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AUTHOR  OF  "MY  PRAYER-BOOK,"  "THE  YOUNG 
MAN'S  GUIDE,"  "THE  CATHOLIC  GIRk'S 
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Remy  Lafobt, 

Censor  Librorum. 

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n  *  JOHN  M.  FARLEY, 

Archbishop  of  2few  York. 

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To  pray  means  to  commune  with  God  —  to  con- 
verse with  God.  This  is  why  we  have  chosen  for  the 
present  work  the  main  title,  "With  God." 

Discussing  the  question :  Is  Mental  Prayer  Easy? 
a  spiritual  writer  says : 

"In  order  to  pray  with  fruit  and  without  distraction 
it  is  very  useful  and  in  most  cases  necessary  to  spend 
some  time  in  meditation  or  pious  thought  on  some 
definite  subject,  and  from  this  fact,  as  before  stated, 
the  whole  exercise  is  often  called  meditation,  instead 
of  mental  prayer.  This  often  misleads  people  into 
imagining  that  meditation,  that  is,  the  use  of  the 
intellect  in  thinking  on  a  holy  subject,  is  the  main 
end  to  be  aimed  at,  whereas  in  fact  it  is  only  a  means 
to  the  end,  which  is  prayer  or  conversation  with  God. 
Meditation  furnishes  us  with  the  matter  for  conversa- 
tion, but  it  is  not  itself  prayer  at  all.  When  thinking 
and  reflecting  the  soul  speaks  to  itself,  reasons  with 
itself;  in  prayer  it  speaks  to  God." 

Our  sub-title  reads:  "A  Book  or  Prayers  and 
Reflections,"  and  accurately  describes  the  purpose 
of  this  work,  which  is  to  aid  not  any  particular  class, 
but  the  faithful  in  general,  in  those  precious  hours 
when  they  turn  away  from  the  distracting  occupa- 
tions and  pleasures  of  life  to  give  attention  to  "the 
one  thing  necessary,"  their  one  real  business  here 
below,  the  salvation  of  their  immortal  souls,  by  re- 
flecting on  the  eternal  truths,  by  uplifting  their  hearts 
to  heaven  and  communing  with  God  in  prayer,  so  as 
to  secure  His  grace  now,  and  eventually  that  ever- 

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lasting  and  inexpressibly  blissful  union  with  Him 
which  He  has  promised  to  those  who  love  and  serve 
Him  faithfully  to  the  end.  "What  doth  it  profit  a 
man,  if  he  gain  the  whole  world  and  suffer  the  loss  of 
his  own  soul?  Or  what  exchange  shall  a  man  give 
for  his  soul  ?  For  the  Son  of  man  shall  come  in  the 
glory  of  His  Father  with  His  angels :  and  then  will  He 
render  to  every  man  according  to  his  works"  (Matt, 
xvi.  26,  27). 

"In  prayer  we  speak  with  God,"  says  St.  Anselm ; 
how  attentively  and  reverentially  should  we  converse 
with  the  Lord  of  lords,  the  King  of  kings ;  how  humbly 
and  gratefully  with  our  supreme  Benefactor;  how 
trustfully  with  our  best  Friend! 

Prayer  is  truly  a  conversation  between  God  and  the 
soul ;  in  prayer  we  address  ourselves  to  God  and  He, 
our  Heavenly  Father,  in  His  love  and  kindness  speaks 
to  us ;  in  prayer  the  soul  breathes  the  atmosphere  of 
paradise,  and  by  its  union  with  God  and  its  elevation 
to  heavenly  contemplation,  it  enjoys  a  foretaste  of 
the  happiness  of  the  Saints  in,  the  celestial  Eden. 

What  greater  joy  can  earth  afford 
Than  holding  converse  with  Our  Lord? 
A  pledge  of  life  to  come  is  this, 
A  foretaste  here  of  future  bliss. 

The  Royal  Psalmist  says :  "The  Lord  is  nigh  to  all 
them  that  call  upon  Him  in  truth ;  He  will  do  the  will 
of  them  that  fear  Him ;  He  will  hear  their  prayer  and 
save  them"  (Ps.  cxliv.  18,  19). 

"Prayer,"  says  Hettinger,  "is  the  bridge  between 
this  life  and  the  life  to  come,  upon  which  the  Creator 
and  the  creature  meet." 

St.  Augustine  calls  prayer  "the  key  of  heaven." 
Pere  de  Ravignan,  S.J.,  constantly  urged  those  who 


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came  under  his  influence  to  pray  constantly;  "for 
prayer,"  he  said,  "is  the  strength  which  saves,  the 
courage  which  perseveres,  the  mystic  bridge  thrown 
over  the  abyss,  which  joins  the  soul  to  God." 

"More  things  are  wrought  by  prayer 
Than  this  world  dreams  of."  —  Tennyson. 

This  book  of  prayer  might  also  be  called  "Manna 
of  the  Soul,"  inasmuch  as  it  is  the  result  of  at  least 
a  conscientious  effort  to  furnish  devout  souls  with  sub- 
stantial spiritual  nutriment  in  such  abundance  and 
variety  as  to  satisfy  all  reasonable  demands,  but 
without  any  highly-seasoned  condiment  or  sauce  of 
mawkish  sentiment. 

There  are  devotions  and  devotions.  In  regard  to 
this  we  read  in  one  of  the  Sacred  Heart  League 
Leaflets,1  entitled  Points  for  Promoters: 

"Are  we  drifting  away  from  our  moorings?  Is  it 
true  that  we  are  abandoning  time-honored  Catholic 
customs  and  practices  ?  Are  the  good  old  devotions 
disappearing,  the  solid  and  enduring  ones  that  in-4 
spired  the  faithful  for  ages,  to  make  way  for  a  new- 
fangled piety  more  emotional  than  substantial? 
What  has  become  of  St.  Joseph? 

"Even  to  St.  Joseph  there  are  devotions  and  de^ 
votions,  some  of  them  sensible,  a  number  of  them 
not  very  sensible,  and  it  is  no  wonder,  nor  any  loss, 
if  the  latter  have  disappeared  as  they  should ;  only 
it  is  a  pity  that  those  who  have  never  practised  solid 
devotion  to  the  saint  should  be  deprived  of  it  utterly 
in  every  form  when  they  grow  out  of  the  puerile  and 
sometimes  unreasonable  practices  they  were  taught  to 
follow  in  his  honor. 

"Thee  is  no  need  of  specifying  any  of  these  prac- 

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tices  here.  It  is  rarely  wise  to  condemn  any  form  of 
devotion,  unless  it  is  clearly  superstitious  or  dangerous 
in  tendency.  There  are  all  sorts  of  souls,  and  what 
may  seem  superficial  or  frivolous  to  one  may  be  deep 
or  serious  enough  for  another.  It  may  sound  smart 
to  condemn  or  disparage  certain  devotions;  but  no 
prudent  or  reverent  person  will  ever  do  so,  simply 
because  modesty  will  prevent  him  from  asserting  his 
views  or  preferences,  while  due  regard  for  others  will 
make  him  not  only  tolerate,  but  respect  what  they 
choose  to  do." 

Doubtless  the  best  prayers  are  contained  in  the 
liturgy  of  the  Church,  and  our  favorite  devotions  are 
certainly  commendable  if  they  bear  the  stamp  of  the 
Church's  approval.  To  our  pious  readers  we  com- 
mend the  careful  perusal  of  the  chapter  Devotion 
and  Devotions  (page  63).  In  the  present  work, 
"With  God,"  two  methods  of  assisting  at  Mass 
are  mainly  from  the  Roman  Missal ;  another  method 
is  made  up  entirely  of  Indulgenced  Prayers.  There 
is,  indeed,  in  this  little  volume,  so  large  a  collec- 
tion of  indulgenced  prayers,  of  prayers  approved 
by  tKe  Church,  forming  not  only  a  separate  section, 
but  running  like  a  chain  through  all  the  various  de- 
votions, that  it  might  well  be  entitled  a  "Book  of 
Indulgenced  Prayers."  We  call  particular  attention 
to  this  fact  because  it  distinguishes  the  present 
•work  from  others  of  its  class,  and  constitutes  a 
worthy  reason  for  its  appearance. 

The  careful  reader  will  also  observe  that  all  through 
the  book  we  have  laid  such  stress  upon  "devotion 
to  the  holy  souls  in  purgatory"  and  intertwined  so 
many  prayers  and  ejaculations  for  their  relief  that  it 
is  worthy  of  being  called  "  Holy  Souls'  Book." 


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4  Take  we  up  the  touching  burden  of  November 
plaints, 

Pleading  for  the  holy  souls,  God's  yet  uncrowned 
saints. 

Still  unpaid  to  our  departed  is  the  debt  we  owe ; 
Still  un^ansomed,  some  are  pining,  sore  oppressed 
with  woe. 

Friends  we  loved  and  vowed  to  cherish  call  us  in 
their  need : 

Prove  we  now  our  love  was  real,  true  in  word  and 
deed. 

'Rest  eternal  grant  them,  Lord !'  full  often  let  us 
pray— 

Requiem  ceternatn  dona  eis,  Domine ! " 

-f-  From  Forget-Me-Nots  from  Many  Gardens. 

Another  point  that  merits  the  consideration  of 
critical  readers  is  this,  that  the  book  contains  most 
of  the  latest  additions  to  "  The  Raccolta"  1  sanctioned 
by  the  present  illustrious  and  saintly  ruler  of  the 
Church,  Pius  X.  Furthermore,  it  has  been  our  aim 
to  make  "With  God"  a  Vade  Mecum  for  those  who 
assist  at  Mass  and  receive  holy  communion  daily  or 
frequently,  and  to  equip  the  same  so  lavishly  with 
Eucharistic  devotions  as  to  make  it  a  very  pleasing 
and  helpful  Companion  for  Visits  to  Jesus  in  the 
Tabernacle,  and  in  particular  for  the  Holy  Hour  or 
the  Hour  of  Adoration;  it  is,  therefore,  a  Book  for 
Frequent  Communicants  and  for  Fervent  Adorers  of 
the  Blessed  Sacrament.  "  With  God,"  we  trust,  will 
also  prove  acceptable  to  the  members  of  the  Holy  Name 
Society  and  to  all  who  zealously  venerate  and  render 
special  honor  to  the  Most  Holy  Name  of  Jesus.  The 

3  ioio  edition  of  "The  Raccolta "  by  Rev.  Ambrose  St.  John 
of  the  Oratory  of  St.  Philip  Neri,  Birmingham. 


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Little  Office  of  the  Holy  Name,  besides  many  prayers, 
devotions,  psalms,  hymns,  and  the  latest  indulgenced 
invocations  and  ejaculations  in  honor  of  the  Most 
Holy  Name,  have  been  incorporated  in  this  book ; 
hence  it  may  not  inaptly  be  called  "  Book  of  the  Holy 
Name." 

Nor  have  we  failed  in  this  little  book  of  prayer  to 
do  what  we  have  loved  to  do  in  all  our  previous  works, 
viz.,  to  inculcate  and  urge  upon  pious  souls  the  frequent 
use  of  indulgenced  ejaculations  and  invocations.  St. 
Philip  Neri  says :  "  It  is  an  old  custom  with  the  ser- 
vants of  God  always  to  have  some  little  prayers  ready, 
and  to  be  darting  them  up  to  heaven  frequently  dur- 
ing the  day,  lifting  their  minds  to  God  out  of  the  filth 
of  this  world.  He  who  adopts  this  plan  will  get  great 
fruit  with  little  pains."  1  St.  Francis  de  Sales  and  St. 
Thomas  Aquinas  often  made  use  of  ejaculatory 
prayers.  Every  time  that  St.  Ignatius  heard  the 
clock  strike,  he  recollected  himself  and  elevated  his 
heart  to  God.  St.  Vincent  de  Paul  observed  the  same 
pious  practice.  i 1  With  God  ' '  aims  to  foster  meditation , 
or  mental  prayer,  as  well  as  vocal  prayer ;  it  is  a  Book 
of  Devout  Reflections;  it  contains  a  little  Treasury  oj 
Winged  Thoughts  from  Holy  Writ  and  other  sacred 
sources  —  thoughts  which  we  may  make  our  own  by 
earnest  and  devout  reflection  —  thoughts  which,  in 
critical  moments  of  trial  and  temptation,  will  serve  to 
fortify  us  against  the  allurements  of  the  devil,  the 
world,  and  the  flesh,  and  to  stimulate  us,. in  the  scorn 
of  consequence,  at  all  times  to  do  what  is  right,  and 
to  walk  unfalteringly  in  the  way  of  salvation. 

We  beg  our  pious  readers  not  to  slur  over  or  utterly 
disregard  the  introductory  chapters  on  Vocal  Prayer, 

1  For  many  of  the  indulgenced  prayers  and  devotions  in  this 
book  we  are  indebted  to  "  The  New  Raccolta." 


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,  Meditation,  Ejaculatory,  and  Continual  Prayer. 
These  are  subjects  of  vast  importance  in  the  spiritual 
life,  and  we  made  at  least  an  honest  effort  to  treat  them 
in  a  practical,  succinct,  and  comprehensive  manner. 
These  Introductory  Reflections  form  a  distinctive 
feature  of  this  book  of  prayer ;  they  are  calculated,  by 
the  help  of  divine  grace,  to  instruct  and  enlighten  the 
faithful  with  regard  to  the  different  kinds  of  prayer, 
so  that  from  a  better  understanding  and  a  deeper 
appreciation  of  the  necessity,  value,  and  efficacy  of 
prayer,  they  may  be  led  to  a  more  perfect,  a  more 
practical,  a  more  continual,  a  more  fervent  and  fruit- 
ful use  of  this  great  gift  by  means  of  which  we  raise 
our  souls  to  God,  and  enjoy  a  sweet  communion  with 
our  heavenly  Father. 

Father  de  Ravignan,  S.J.,  in  one  of  his  famous 
exhortations,  says : 

"Believe  me,  my  dear  friends,  believe  an  experience 
ripened  by  thirty  years  in  the  sacred  ministry.  I 
do  here  affirm  that  all  deceptions,  all  spiritual  de- 
ficiencies, all  miseries,  all  falls,  all  faults,  and  even 
the  most  serious  wanderings  out  of  the  right  path, 
all  proceed  from  this  single  source  — a  want  of  con- 
stancy in  prayer.  Live  the  life  of  prayer;  learn  to 
bring  everything,  to  change  everything  into  prayer  — 
pains  and  trials  and  temptations  of  all  kinds. 

"  Pray  in  the  calm,  pray  in  the  storm. 

"  Pray  on  awaking,  and  pray  during  the  daytime. 

*'  Going  and  coming,  pray. 

"  Tired  out  and  distracted,  pray. 

"  Whatsoever  your  repugnance  may  be,  pray. 

"  Pray,  that  you  may  learn  to  pray. 

"  *  Teach  us,  O  Lord,  how  to  pray.1 

t(t But  I  can  not  pray.'  That  is  heresy.  Yes,  you 
can  always  pray.    If  you  feel  a  disgust,  nay,  a  horror 


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of  prayer,  pray  on,  pray  in  spite  of  yourself,  against 
yourself.  Beg  for  the  courage  in  prayer  which  our 
agonizing  Saviour  merited  for  you  by  His  pangs  in 
Gethsemani  and  upon  Calvary.  Pray,  for  prayer 
is  cur  salvation.'* 

Most  reverently  we  dedicate  this  little  work  to  Our 
Lady  of  the  Most  Blessed  Sacrament,  with  the  prayer 
that  our  august  Queen  and  tender  Mother  may  inflame 
the  hearts  of  our  readers  with  a  greater  love  of  Jesus 
in  the  Sacrament  of  His  love,  and  that  in  prayer \ 
especially  before  the  Tabernacle,  they  may  enjoy 
even  on  earth  the  presence  of  God,  and  through 
prayer,  may  by  His  grace  be  received  into  the  heavenly 
kingdom  where  the  Saints  dwell  in  the  fulness  of  joy 
eternally  "with  God." 

Francis  X.  Lasance. 

Cincinnati,  Ohio. 
Feast  of  Carpus  Christi,  1910. 


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Contents 

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Introduction   5 

Table  of  Movable  Feasts   30 

Table  of  Feasts  of  Obligation   31 

Fasting-days  of  Obligation   32 

Some  Movable  Feasts  of  Special  Devotion   32 

The  Calendar.   34 

Uefcotfmt  anli  Uebotfon* 

Sanctify  the  Day   48 

Sanctify  the  Week    57 

Sanctify  the  Month   59 

Gems  of  the  Months     61 

Hymn  . . .    62 

Devotion  and  Devotions   63 

Introductory  Reflections   80 

1.  —  On  Prayer.  —  Vocal   Prayer  in  Partic- 

ular  80 

2.  —  Vocal  Prayer  as  Distinct  from  Mental 

Prayer     98 

Ejaculations.  —  Indulgenced  Prayers ...  08 

Necessity  of  Prayer   101 

What  Are    the   Graces  We  Should 
Pray  for,  and  for  Whom  Should  We 

Pray  ?   toa 

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3.  —  Mental  Prayer  or  Meditation   107 

Raise  Your  Heart  to  God   107 

4.  —  How  to  Practise  Mental  Prayer   116 

Prayers  for  Meditation   123 

Act  of  the  Divine  Presence   123 

Prayer   124 

Offering  of  the  Resolutions   1 24 

5.  —  Ejaculatory  Prayers   124 

6.  —  The  Apostleship  of  Prayer   125 

Morning  Offering  of  the  Apostleship  of 

Prayer   127 

7.  —  Continual  Prayer   131 

In  Secret   134 

"  What  Doth  It  Profit  ?  "   134 

"Take  up  Thy  Cross"   135 

Confidence   135 

All  for  Thee,  O  Heart  of  Jesus   136 


fftontmg  $rager* 

Aspirations   137 

Act  of  Adoration   137 

Act  of  Thanksgiving   137 

Act  of  Faith   137 

Act  of  Hope   137 

Act  of  Love   138 

Act  of  Supplication   138 

Act  of  Contrition   138 

Act  of  Consecration   138 

Offering   138 

Ejaculations   139 

Indulgenced  Versicles  on  Behalf  of  the  Holy 

Souls  in  Purgatory   140 


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Act  of  Adoration   141 

Act  of  Contrition   142 

Act  of  Love   142 

Ejaculations   142 

The  Memorare   143 

Prayer  for  Benefactors    144 

Ejaculations   144 

A  Night  Prayer  by  St.  Alphonsus  Liguori   145 

The  De  Profundis  for  the  Souls  of  the  Faithful 

Departed   145 

Prayer   147 


Pragerg  touring  tfje  Sag 

Grace  before  Meals   147 

Grace  after  Meals   147 

Act  of  Faith   148 

Act  of  Hope   148 

Act  of  Love   148 

The  Angelus   148 

Regina  Cceli   149 

Salve  Regina   151 

Sub*  Tuum  Presidium   152 

The  Lord's  Prayer   153 

The  Hail  Mary   153 

The  Apostles'  Creed   153 

Prayer  to  the  Holy  Ghost   154 

Prayer  of  St.  Thomas  Aquinas   155 

Indulgence  for  Reading  the  Holy  Gospel   1 56 

St  Teresa's  Book-Mark   156 


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Prayer  before  Any  Good  Work   156 

Acts  of  the  Three  Theological  Virtues  .   157 

E\)t  l^olg  Sacrifice  of  tfje  HBas* 

The  Four  Great  Ends  of  Mass   160 

The  Ordinary  of  the  Mass   161 

Prayers  after  Mass  *.   213 

Masses  for  the  Dead   214 

Mass  of  All  Souls'  Day   216 

The  Dies  Ira   218 

Mass  on  the  Day  of  Death  or  Burial  of  One  1 

of  the  Faithful   225 

Mass  on  the  Anniversary  of  the  Day  of 

Death   230 

The  Common  or  Daily  Mass  for  the  Dead  . .  232 

Various  Prayers  for  the  Dead   240 

The  Absolution   251 

The  De  Profundis   255 

Indulgenced  Prayers  for  the  Faithful  I 

Departed   256 

Prayers  for  Nine  or  Seven  Days   258 

Prayers  for  Month  of  November   259 

Prayers  in  Commemoration  of  the  Passion  of 

Our  Lord   259 

Versicles  and  Responses  for  the  Dead   261 

All  Souls' Day   261 

The  Heroic  Act   262 

Aspirations   263 

Mass  in  Union  with  the  Sacred  Heart  of  Jesus  .  266 
Mode  of  Assisting  at  Mass  by  Means  of 

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Mass  in  Honor  of  the  Blessed  Virgin  Mary  331 

Mass  for  Communion  Days   356 

Indulgenced  Prayer  after  Holy  Commu- 
nion to  Jesus  Crucified   371 

Thanksgiving  of  St.  Thomas  Aquinas   372 

* "  Jesus,  Gentle  Saviour  "   372 

Prayer  to  Mary,  Help  of  Christians   373 

Marriage  Service  and  Mass.  ,   374 

Defection*  for  &onfe**ton 

Before  Confession   382 

Examination  of  Conscience   384 

After  the  Examination   389 

Considerations  to  Excite  True  Contrition   389 

An  Act  of  Contrition   391 

Thanksgiving  after  Confession   395 

The  Seven  Penitential  Psalms   398 

Defectum*  for  f^olg  Communion; 

The  Venerable  Pere  Eymard  on  Holy  Com- 
munion  415 

Short  Acts  and  Prayers  before  Holy 

Communion   419 

After  Holy  Communion   422 

Another  Exercise  of  DevoHon  for  Holy 

Communion   434 

Petitions  to  St.  Augustine   447 


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Reflections  after  Communion   448 

Litany  for  Holy  Communion   450 

Peace  with  Jesus  ....    453 


Uenetyetton  of  tfje  Bleaaeto  Sacrament 

Prayers  at  Benediction   454 

0  Salutaris  Hostia   455 

Tantum  Ergo  Sacr amentum   455 

An  Act  of  Reparation  for  Profane  Language   45 7 

Te  Deum  Laudamus   458 


SCfje  Station*  af  tije  Crogg 

Preparatory  Prayer   462 

Prayers  before  and  after  Each  Station   463 

Stabat  Mater   475 


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Litany  of  the  Most  Holy  Name  of  Jesus   470 

Litany  of  the  Sacred  Heart  of  Jesus   482 

Litany  of  the  Blessed  Virgin   484 

Litany  of  St.  Joseph   487 

Litany  of  the  Saints   489 

Litany  of  the  Blessed  Sacrament   496 

Litany  of  the  Passion   500 

Litany  of  the  Most  Holy  Trinity   504 

Litany  of  the  Holy  Ghost   507 

Litany  of  the  Love  of  God   509 


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The  Sign  of  the  Cross   512 

The  Canticle  of  the  Seraphim   513 

Prayer  for  Sunday  to  the  Blessed  Trinity   513 

Aspiration   514 


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Hymn  and  Sequence  of  the  Holy  Ghost   51c 

No  vena  to  the  Holy  Ghost  . .  51? 

Prayer  for  the  Feast  of  Pentecost   52a 

Prayer  to  the  Holy  Spirit  for  the  Church   521 

Short  Indulgenced  Prayer  to  the  Holy  Ghost ...  $2T 

Befaotum*  to  ©ur  Btotne  ILorU 

Prayers  for  Visits  to  the  Blessed  Sacrament  and 

the  Hour  of  Adoration   522- 

The  Venerable  Peter  Julian  Eymard   523. 

St.  Paschal  Baylon,  Patron  Saint  of  Eucharistic 

Works   523 

Offering  of  the  Holy  Hour   524 

God's  Love  for  Us   5  24 

" Forget  Me  Not"   525 

Prayer  for  a  Visit  to  the  Blessed  Sacrament. . .  526 

Prayer  of  St.  Alphonsus  Liguori   527 

A  Prayer  for  the  Holy  Hour   520^ 

Litany  of  Blessed  Julia  Billiart   529- 

Prayers  to  Blessed  Madeleine  Sophie  Barat   531 


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Petitions  of  St.  Augustine   531 

Eucharistic  Hymn  of  St.  Thomas  Aquinas ....  533 

The  Crown  or  Chapletof  the  Blessed  Sacrament  534 

Three  Final  Aspirations   539 

Pious  Ejaculations   539 

Acts  in  the  Presence  of  the  Blessed  Sacra- 
ment   540 

Indulgenced  Acts  of  Devotion  in  Honor  of  the 

Eucharistic  Heart  of  Jesus   545 

The  Eucharistic  Rosary   547 


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The  Holy  Name  Society  in  America   558 

Worship  of  the  Hoiy  Name   569 

Novena  in  Honor  of  the  Holy  Name  of  Jesus . .  573 
Indulgences  Granted  for  Invoking  the  Holy 

Name  of  Jesus   574 

Devotion  to  the  Holy  Name   574 

Prayer  to  Jesus  Our  Redeemer,  for  Blasphemy.  575 
Thirty-three  Petitions  in  Honor  of  the  Sacred 

Humanity  of  Our  Lord  Jesus  Christ   576 

Prayer  in  Honor  of  the  Most  Holy  Name  of 

Jesus  :    577 

Prayer,  "  Divine  Jesus  "   578 

Little  Office  of  the  Holy  Name   579 

Hymns  and  Psalms  in  Honor  of  the  Holy  Name  586 

The  Divine  Praises   596 

Act  of  Reparation  to  the  Most  Holy  Name ....  *  597 
Aspirations  to  the  Holy  Name  in  Reparation  for 

Blasphemies  , .  508 

The  Psalter  of  Jesus   601 

Aspiration  to  Jesus,  My  Friend   6oq 


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To  the  Holy  Name  of  Jesus   610 

A  Daily  Oblation  to  Jesus   611 

All  for  Jesus  ,   611 

Devotion  to  the  Holy  Name  of  Jesus   612 

A  Prayer  for  Priests   613 

To  the  Most  Sweet  Name  of  Jesus   613 

Prayers  to  St.  Dominic   614 

Uaruras  ©ebotumg 

St.  Teresa's  Book-Mark   615 

Prayer  for  Fervor   616 

Prayer  for  Greater  Lore  to  Jesus   616 

Prayer  to  Jesus  for  a  Holy  Life  and  a  Happy 

Death   616 

Prayer  in  Honor  of  the  Passion  and  Death 

of  Our  Saviour   617 

Seven  Offerings  of  the  Precious  blood   618 

Invocations,  Ejaculations,  and  Offerings   619 

Month  of  June   620 

Acts  of  Homage  to  the  Eucharistic  Heart  of  Jesus  621 
Acts  of  Devotion  to  the  Sacred  Heart  of 

Jesus   626 

Novena  of  the  Sacred  Heart   631 

Act  of  Consecration  to  the  Sacred  Heart   632 

Daily  Act  of  Oblation  to  the  Sacred  Heart   634 

Ejaculations   634 

Prayer  to  St.  Joachim   638 

Indulgenced  Acts  of  Adoration  and  Thanksgiving  638 
Act  of  Reparation  in  Honor  of  the  Blessed 

Sacrament   642 

Spiritual  Communion   644 

Short  Acts  for  a  Spiritual  Communion   645 


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Indulgenced  Acts  in  Honor  of  the  Blessed  Sacra- 
ment   647 

Prayers  to  the  Holy  Ghost  for  Visits  to  the 

Blessed  Sacrament  and  for  Communion. .  648 

Petitions  to  Jesus  in  the  Tabernacle   654 

Petitions  to  the  Holy  Souls  in  Purgatory   656 

Prayer  to  Jesus  in  the  Holy  Eucharist   656 

Indulgenced  Acts  of   Reverence   toward  the 

Blessed  Sacrament   657 

Act  of  Reparation  to  the  Sacred  Heart  of  Jesus 

for  the  First  Friday   658 

Act  of  Consecration  and  Reparation  to  the  Most 

Sacred  Heart  of  Jesus   660 

Prayer  for  the  Propagation  of  Faith  and  Piety  662 

Indulgenced  Chaplet  of  the  Sacred  Heart   663 

Short  Act  of  Consecration  to  Jesus  and  Mary. .  665 

Prayer  for  a  Visit  to  Jesus                         . .  666 

Form  of  Consecration  to  the  Sacred  Heart  of 

Jesus  '   666 

Prayer:  "O  Most  Compassionate  Jesus"   667 

Ejaculation   668 

Hymn  to  the  Sacred  Heart   668 

Alone  with  God   669 

Christmas  Day   670 

Novena  for  Christmas   671 

Prayer  for  Christmas   671 

Prayer  before  the  Crib   672 

Versicles,  Responses,  and  Prayers  for  Christ- 
mas   673 

Christmas  Hymns   674 

Easter   677 

NOvena  for  Easter   677 

To  the  Glorious  Wounds  of  Jesus  Risen   677 

Easter  Hymns   678 


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Dedication  to  Mary  , .  .*   682 

Three  Offerings  in  Honor  of  the  Blessed  Virgin  . 

Mary   683 

Prayer  of  St.  Alphonsus  Liguori  to  Mary   683 

Dedication  of  St.  Aloysius  to  Our  Lady   684 

No  vena  to  Our  Lady  of  Perpetual  Help.  . .  685 
Prayers  to  Mary,  Our  Lady  of  Good  Counsel .  .  .  685 
Prayer  to  Our  Lady,  Mother  of  Divine  Provi- 
dence   687 

Ejaculations   688 

Chaplet  in  Honor  of  the  Immaculate  Heart  of 

Mary,  Our  Lady  of  Sorrows   689 

Novena  in  Honor  of  the  Immaculate  Conception  691 

Hymn :  "  Tota  Pulchra  Es"   691 

Pious  Exercise  in  Honor  of  Our  Lady  of  Dolors  ^03 
Prayer  and  Consecration  to  Our  Lady  of  Per- 
petual Help     694 

Prayer  to  Our  Lady,  Mother  of  Confidence  . . .  694 

Prayer  to  Our  Lady  of  Light   695 

Hymn:  "  Ave  Maris  Stella  "  ,   695 

Prayer  to  Our  Lady  of  Sorrows   696 

Novena  in  Honor  of  the  Seven  Dolors  of  the 

Blessed  Virgin  Mary   696 

Invocation   697 

Ejaculation   697 

Anthem,  Versicle,  and  Prayer  in  Honor  of  the 

Immaculate  Heart  of  Mary   698 

Indulgenced  Acts  of  Consecration  to  the  Blessed 

Virgin  Mary   699 

The  Four  Great  Anthems  of  the  Blessed 

Virgin  Mary   700 


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The  October  Rosary   707 

The  Mysteries  of  the  Holy  Rosary   708 

Prayer  to  Our  Lady  of  the  Rosary   709 

Little  Office  of  the  Immaculate  Concep- 
tion   710 

The  Thirty  Days'  Prayer  to  the  Blessed 

Virgin  Mary   720 

Month  of  May  Devotions   723 

Prayer  for  the  Month  of  May   724 

Prayer  to  the  Mother  of  the  Incarnate  Word . .  725 

Ejaculation   726 

Prayer  to  Mary  for  a  Good  Death   726 

Eleven  Novenas  in  Honor  of  Mary   726 

No  vena  to  Mary  for  Any  Occasion   727 

Ejaculations   728 

Prayer  to  Our  Lady  of  Lourdes   729 

Reparation  for  Blasphemy  against  Mary   729 

Dedication  to  Our  Lady   729 

Aspirations,  Invocations,  and  Ejaculations  to 

Mary   730 

The  Month  of  September   731 

A  Visit  to  Our  Lady  of  Sorrows   732 

Prayers  in  Honor  of  the  Joys  and  Sorrows  of 

Mary   732 

Seven  Sundays  in  Honor  of  the  Immaculate 

Conception   733 

Antiphon,  Versicle,  and  Prayer  in  Honor  of  the 

Immaculate  Conception   733 

Prayer  of  St.'  Alphonsus  for  Purity   735 

Ejaculations  in  Honor  of  the  Immaculate  Con- 
ception  735 

The  Magnificat   736 

Prayer  to  Our  Lady,  Help  of  Christians   737 

Indulgenced  Prayers   739 


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Pious  Exercise  on  Fridays   740 

Devotion  to  Our  Lady  of  the  Blessed  Sacrament  740 
Prayer  to  Our  Lady  of  the  Blessed  Sacrament . .  741 


©efotuma  to  Sit  3o*epfj 


Novena  in  Honor  of  St.  Joseph   744 

Prayers  to  St.  Joseph  for  the  October  Devotions .  74 5 

Ejaculation  and  Prayer  to  St.  Joseph   747 

Prayer  in  Honor  of  St.  Joseph  for  the  Agonizing .  748 

March  Devotions   748 

Prayer  for  a  Novena  to  St.  Joseph   748 

Act  of  Consecration  to  St.  Joseph   74^ 

Prayer  to  St.  Joseph  for  All  Who  Labor   750 

Invocations  to  St.  Joseph   751 

Prayer  to  St.  Joseph  in  Any  Great  Ne- 
cessity  751 

Indulgenced  Prayer  to  St.  Joseph   752 

Prayer  to  St.  Joseph,  Patron  or  the  Uni- 
versal Church   752 


Uarwug  ©tfjer  ©ebotumg 

Prayer  for  Divine  Direction  in  the  Choice 

of  a  State  of  Life   753 

Prayers  for  Travelers   754 

Prayers  for  the  Church  and  for  Civil  Au- 
thorities   756 

Temperance  Pledge   757 

Prayer  for  the  Sovereign  Pontiff   758 

A  Plenary  Indulgence  at  the  Hour  of 

Death   758 

Prayer  for  Certain  Afflicted  Persons   759 

"  My  Elect  Shall  Not  Labor  in  Vain  "   759 


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A  Universal  Prayer   760 

No  vena  and  Prayers  to  Angel  Guardian   761 

Prayer  to  the  Archangel  Michael   762 

Prayer  to  the  Archangel  Raphael   762 

Prayer  to  the  Archangel  Gabriel   763 

Prayers  to  St.  Anne   763 

Indulgenced  Prayer  to  St.  Joachim   704 

No  vena  of  Grace  in  Honor  of  St.  Francis  Xavier, 

Apostle  of  the  Indies   764 

Prayer  of  St.  Francis  Xavier  for  the  Conversion 

of  the  In6dels   766 

Another  Prayer  to  St.  Francis  Xavier   766 

St.  Francis  Xavier's  Hymn  of  Love   767 

The  Need  of  the  Sacred  Heart   768 

Da  MM  Animas  ..."   769 

St.  Teresa,  Virgin   769 

St.  Agnes,  Virgin  Martyr   770 

St.  John  Berchmans   771 

Devout  Exercise  of  the  Six  Sundays  in  Honor  of 

St.  Aloysius  Gonzaga   772 

Prayer  to  St.  Aloysius   772 

Prayer  to  St.  Stanislaus  Kostka   773 

Aspirations  to  St.  Anthony  of  Padua   774 

Indulgenced  Responsory  in  Honor  of  St.  Anthony  775 

Prayers  to  St.  Anthony  of  Padua   777 

Devotions  to  St.  Francis  Assisi   778 

Prayer  in  Honor  of  the  Stigmata  of  St.  Francis 

Assisi   779 

Prayer  for  Feast  of  St.  Francis  . .  •   779 

No  vena  to  St.  Francis   779 

Invocation  to  St.  Thomas  Aquinas   780 

Prayer  to  St.  Thomas  Aquinas   781 

Novena  in  Honor  of  St.  Philomena   781 

Prayer  for  Novena  in  Honor  of  St.  Philomena  .  785 


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What  is  an  Indulgence  ?   787 

The  Use  of  Indulgenced  Prayers   788 

Indulgenced  Ejaculations  and  Prayers   790 

The  Glory  be  to  the  Father   790 

The  Sign  of  the  Cross   791 

Thanksgiving  on  New  Year's  Eve   791 

Invocations  in  Honor  of  the  Holy  Trinity   791 

Prayer  to  the  Holy  Trinity   792 

Prayer  for  Peace    792 

An  Offering   793 

Prayer  for  Fidelity  and  Conformity  to  the 

Divine  Will   793 

Prayer  for  the  Supreme  Pontiff   793 

Act  of  Resignation  to  the  Will  of  God   704 

Ejaculations   795 

Prayer  for  the  Church   795 

Prayer  for  the  Propagation  of  the  Faith   796 

Veni,  Sancte  Spiritus   796 

Act  of  Consecration  to  the  Holy  Spirit   797 

Acts  of  the  Three  Theological  Virtues   797 

Devotion  and  Invocation  to  the  Holy  Name.  .  .  798 

Prayer :  "  O  Most  Compassionate  Jesus  "   798 

Prayer  for  the  Love  of  God   799 

Prayer  in  Honor  of  the  Holy  Family   799 

Ejaculation  of  St.  Jerome  Emiliani . .  .  . »   799 

Ejaculations   800 

Prayer  for  the  Conversion  of  Sinners   800 

Prayer  to  Jesus  in  the  Tabernacle   801 

Visit  to  the  Blessed  Sacrament   801 

Ejaculation   801 

Act  of  Adoration  while  Passing  a  Church  802 


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Ejaculation  of  Praise  and  Thanksgiving ......  802 

Novena  for  Corpus  Christi   802 

Prayer  for  the  Increase  of  Daily  Commu- 
nion   803 

Prayer  to  Our  Lady  of  the  Blessed  Sacrament . . .  804 
Prayers  during  a  Procession  of  the  Blessed 

Sacrament   804 

Ejaculation  at  the  Elevation  and  during  the 

Exposition   805 

Visit  to  the  Blessed  Sacrament  durinc  the 

Forty  Hours'  Devotion   805 

Act  of  Reparation  and  Ejaculations  for  a  Visit. .  807 

Seven  Offerings  of  the  Precious  Blood   809 

Oblation  in  Thanksgiving  in  Honor  of  the  Pre- 
cious Blood   811 

Indulgenced  Prayer  for  a  Christian  Family  812 

A  Prayer  to  the  Holy  Family   813 

Litany  and  Other  Prayers  for  a  Happy 

Death   814 

Prayer  for  the  Faithful  in  Their  Agony   819 

Prayer  for  a  Happy  Death   820 

To  Jesus   820 

To  Mary   821 

Ejaculations  in  Preparation  for  a  Good  Death  821 

Confidence  in  God   821 

Conformity  to  God's  Will   822 

Ejaculation  of  Resignation  to  the  Will  of  God  .  823 

Prayer  for  Grace  to  do  the  Will  of  God   823 

Desire  of  Paradise   823 

On  Kissing  the  Crucifix   824 

Ejaculation  of  Blessed  Margaret  Mary   824 

Ejaculation  to  Our  Lady  of  the  Sacred  Hearc. .  825 

Hymn  for  the  Confraternity  of  the  Bona  Mors.  825 

Prayer  for  a  Sick  Person   826 


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Prayer  for  a  Deceased  Person   827 

Indulgenced  Prayer  to  the  Sacred  Heart   828 

A  Rule  of  Life   829 

The  Art  of  Being  Happy.   832 

Happiness  :  How  to  Secure  It   840 

Flashlights  from  Holy  Writ   847 

"  When  the  Journey  of  Life  is  O'er  "  ,   861 

"Just  for  To-Day  "   862 

One  Little  Secret  of  a  Happy  Life   863 

"  Jesu  Decus  Angelicum  "   863 

"  Lead,  Kindly  Light "   864 

"Angels"   865 

"Guardian  Angel"   865 

"  O  Paradise  !  O  Paradise  ! "   866 

"  Holy  God,  We  Praise  Thy  Name  "   867 

Reflections  !   868 

With  God   870 

Index   899 


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May  17 

May  27 

Tune  7 

Dec.  2 

1929 

Feb. 

13 

May  9 

May  19 

May  30 

Dec.  1 

1930 

March 

5 

April  20 

May  29 

June  8 

June  19 

Nov.  30 

1931 

Feb. 

18 

fy^u  5 

May  14 

May  24 

June  4 

Nov.  29 

1932 

Feb. 

10 

March  27 

May  5 

May  15 

May  26 

Nov.  27 

1933 

March 

I 

April  16 

May  25 

Tune  4 

June  15 

Dec.  3 

1934 

Feb. 

14 

April  1 

May  10 

May  20 

May  31 

Dec.  2 

1935 

March 

6 

April  21 

May  30 

June  9 

June  20 

Dec.  1 

1936 

Feb. 

26 

April   1 2 

May  21 

May  31 

June  ri 

Nov.  29 

1937 

Feb. 

10 

March  28 

May  6 

May  16 

May  27 

Nov.  28 

1938 

March 

2 

April  17 

May  26 

June  5 

June  16 

Nov.  27 

1939 

Feb. 

22 

April  9 
March  24 

May  18 

May  28 

June  8 

Dec.  3 

1940 

Feb. 

7 

May  2 

May  12 

May  23 

Dec.  1 

1 941 

Feb. 

26 

April  13 

May  22 

June  1 

June  12 

Nov.  30 

1942 

Feb. 

18 

April  s 

May  14 

May  24 

June  4 

Nov.  29 

1943 

March  10 

April  25 

June  3 

June  13 

June  24 

Nov.  28 

1944 

Feb. 

23 

April  q 

May  18 

May  28 

Tune  8 

Dec.  3 

194s 

Feb. 

14 

April  1 

May  10 

May  20 

May  31 

Dec.  2 

1946 

March 

6 

April   2 1 

May  30 

June  9 

June  20 

Dec.  1 

1947 

Feb. 

19 

April  6 

May  15 

May  25 

June  5 

Nov.  30 

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of  the  Feasts  observed  by  Catholics  in  the 
United  States,  with  Obligation  of  hearing  Mass 
and  abstaining  from  servile  work. 

ALL  THE  SUNDAYS  OF  THE  YEAR 


January 

i.  The  Circumcision 
of  Our  Lord,  or  New 
Year's  Day. 

'  August 


15.  The  Assumption 
of  the  Blessed  Virgin 
Mary. 


8. 


The  Immaculate 
Conception  of  the 
Blessed  Virgin  Mary. 
25.  The  Nativity  of 
Our  Lord,  or  Christ- 
mas Day. 

Also  Ascension  Day,  or  the  Thursday  forty 
days  after  Easter. 


November 


All  Saints'  Day. 


December 


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1.  The  Fridays  of  Advent.  (Not  in  all 
Provinces.) 

2.  Every  Day  in  Lent  ;  except  Sundays. 

3.  The  Four  Ember-Days,  viz.,  the 
Wednesday,  Friday,  and  Saturday  following  — 
(1)  the  first  Sunday  in  Lent ;  (2)  Whitsunday; 

(3)  the  fourteenth  day  of  September;  aRd 

(4)  the  third  Sunday  of  Advent. 

4.  The  Vigils  of  Whitsunday,  of  the 
Assumption,  of  All  Saints,  and  of  Christmas. 


Some  movable  feasts  of  Special 
Devotion 

Holy  Name  of  Jesus   Second  Sunday  after 

Epiphany. 

Passion  of  Our  Lord   Friday  after  Quinqua- 

gesima. 

Holy     Crown     of   Friday  after  First 

Thorns  Sunday  in  Lent. 

Spear  and  Nails        Friday  after  Second 

Sunday  in  Lent. 
Five  Wounds  Friday   after  Third 

Sunday  in  Lent. 
Most  Precious   Friday  after  Fourth 
Blood  Sunday  in  Lent, 

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Seven.  Sorrows  of 
the  Blessed  Vir- 
gin Mary 

Patronage  of  St.  Jo- 
seph 

Corpus  Christi 

Sacred    Heart  of 

Jesus 
Most  Precious 

Blood 
Holy  J^ame  of  Mary 


Seven  Sorrows  of 
the  Blessed  Vir- 
gin Mary 

Holy  Rosary 

Patronage  of  the 
Blessed  Virgin 
Mary 


Friday  after  Passion 
Sunday. 

Third  Sunday  after 

Easter. 
Thursday  after  Trin- 
/  ity  Sunday. 
Friday  after  Octave 

of  Corpus  Christi. 
First  Sunday  of  July. 

Sunday  within  the 
Octave  of  the  Na- 
tivity of  the  Blessed 
Virgin  Mary. 

Third  Sunday  of  Sep- 
tember. 

First  Sunday  of  Oc- 
tober. 

Second  Sunday  of 
November. 


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JANUARY 

1.  CIRCUMCISION  OF  OUR  LORD;  St.  Ful- 

gentius;  St.  Odilo,  Ab. 

2.  Octave  of  St.  Stephen ;  St.  Macarius ;  St.  Ada- 

lard. 

3.  St.  Genevieve,  V. ;  Octave  of  St.  John,  Ap.,  Ev. 

4.  Octave  of  Holy  Innocents ;  St.  Angela  of  Foligno. 

5.  St.  Telesphorus,  P.,  M. ;   St.  Simeon  Stylites; 

Vigil  of  Epiphany. 

6.  Epiphany  of  Our  Lord. 

7.  St.  Lucian,  P.,  M. ;  of  the  Octave  of  Epiphany. 

8.  St.  Severinus ;  St.  Gudula,  V. ;  of  the  Octave  of 

Epiphany. 

9.  SS.  Julian  and  Basilla,  MM. ;  of  the  Octave  of 

Epiphany. 

10.  St.  William,  Abp.  of  Bourges ;  of  the  Octave  of 

Epiphany. 

11.  St.  Hyginus,  P.,  M. ;  of  the  Octave  of  Epiphany. 

12.  St.  Arcadius,  M. ;  St.  Aelred,  Ab. ;  of  the  Octave 

of  Epiphany. 

13.  St.  Veronica  of  Milan,  V. ;  Octave  of  the  Epiph- 

any. 

14.  St.  Hilary,  B. ;  St.  Felix,  M. 

15.  St.  Paul,  first  H. 

16.  St.  Marcellus,  P.,  M. 

17.  St.  Anthony,  Ab. 

18.  Chair  of  St.  Peter  at  Rome. 

19.  St.  Canute,  K.  of  Denmark,  M. ;  St.  Wolstan. 

20.  SS.  Fabian  and  Sebastian,  MM. 

21.  St.  Agnes,  V.,  M. 

22.  SS.  Vincent  and  Anastasius,  MM. 

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23.  St.  Raymond  of  Pennafort,  C;  Espousals  of  the 

B.  V.  M. 

24.  St.  Timothy,  B.,  M. 

25.  Conversion  of  St.  Paul  the  Apostle. 

26.  St.  Polycarp,  B.,  M. 

27.  St.  John  Chrysostom,  K.,  D. 

28.  St.  Flavian,  M.;  and  St.  Agnes,  the  second  time. 

29.  St.  Francis  of  Sales,  B.,  D. 

30.  St.  Martina,  V.,  M. 

31.  St.  Peter  Nolasco,  C. 

Abbreviations.  —  Ab.,  Abbot  or  Abbess ;  Abp.,  Archbishop; 
Ap.,  Apostle;  Bl.,  Blessed;  B.,  Bishop;  B.  V.  M.t  Blessed  Vir- 
gin  Mary;  Cotnp.,  Companion  and  Companions;  C,  Confessor; 
D.  and  DD.,  Doctor  ^and  Doctors ;  Ev.t  Evangelist ;  H.,  Hermit  ? 
K.,  King;  M.  and  MM.,  Martyr  and  Martyrs;  P.,  Pope;  Pa^ 
Patriarch ;  Pen.,  Penitent ;  Pr.,  Priest ;  Q.,  Queen ;  SS.t  Saints; 
F.,  Virgin ;  W.,  Widow, 

FEBRUARY 

1.  St.  Ignatius,  B.,  M.;  St.  Brigid,  V.,  Patronessof 

Ireland. 

2.  Purification  of  the  Bl.  Virgin  Mary. 
.3.  St.  Blase,  B.,  M. 

4.  St.  Andrew  Corsini,  B. 

5.  St.  Agatha,  V.,  M.;  St.  Philip  of  Jesus. 

6.  St.  Dorothy,  V.,  M.;  St.  Titus,  B. 

7.  St.  Romuald,  Ab. 

8.  St.  John  of  Matha,  C. 

9.  St.  Apollonia,  V.,  M.;  St.  Cyril  of  Alexandria, 

B.,  C,  D. 

10.  St.  Scholastica,  V. 

11.  St.  Saturninus,  M. ;  Seven  Founders  of  the  Servite 

Order. 

12.  St.  Meletius,  Bishop  of  Antioch,  C. 

13.  St.  Catharine  of  Ricci,  V.;  Gregory  II,  P. 


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14.  St.  Valentine,  Pr.,  M.;  St.  Agathon,  P. 

15.  SS.  Faustinus  and  Jo  vita,  MM. 

16.  St.  Onesimus,  B.  of  Ephesus,  M. ;  Gregory  X.,  P. 

17.  St.  Theodulus,  M. ;  St.  Hyginus,  P. 

18.  St.  Simeon,  B.  of  Jerusalem,  M. 

19.  St.  Mansuetus,  B.  of  Milan  and  C. 

20.  St.  Eucherius,  B.,  C. 

21.  St.  Severianus,  B.,  M. 

22.  Chair  of  St.  Peter,  at  Antioch. 

23.  (Vigil.)  St.  Peter  Damian,  B.,  D. 

24.  St.  Matthias,  Ap.,  in  leap-years  on  the  2$th. 

25.  St.  Felix,  P.,  C. 

26.  St.  Alexander,  B.  of  Alexandria,  C. 

27.  St.  Leander,  B.  of  Seville,  C. 

28.  St.  Romanus,  Ab. 

29.  St.  Oswald,  B.  of  Worcester,  C. 

MARCH 

1.  St.  Albinus,  B.,  C. ;  St.  David. 

2.  St.  Simplicius,  P.,  C. 

3.  St.  Cunegunda,  V. 

4.  St.  Casimir,  C. 

5.  St.  Phocas,  M. 

6.  St.  Victor,  M. ;  St.  Fridolin,  C. 

7.  St.  Thomas  Aquinas,  C,  D. 

8.  St.  John  of  God,  C. 

9.  St.  Frances  of  Rome,  W. ;  St.  Catharine  of  Bo- 

logna, V. 

10.  The  Forty  Martyrs  of  Sebaste. 

11.  St.  Eulogius,  Pr.,  M. 

12.  St.  Gregory  the  Great,  P.,  D. 

13.  St.  Euphrasia,  V. 

14.  St.  Mathilda,  W. 

15.  St.  Longinus,  M 


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16.  St.  Abraham,  H. 

17.  St.  Patrick,  B.,  Ap.  of  Ireland. 

18.  St.  Gabriel,  Archangel ;  St.  Cyril  of  Jerusalem. 

19.  St.  Joseph,  Spouse  of  the  B.  V.  M.,  Patron  of 

the  Universal  Church. 

20.  St.  Cuthbert,  B.,  C. 

21.  St.  Benedict,  Ab. 

22.  St.  Basil,  Pr.,  M. ;  St.  Catharine  of  Sweden,  V. 

23.  St.  Turibius,  B.  of  Lima,  C. 

24.  St.  Simon,  an  infant  Martyr  at  Trent;  St.  Ire- 

naeus,  B. 

25.  Annunciation  of  the  B.  V.  M. 

26.  St.  Ludger,  B.,  C. 

27.  St.  John  Damascene,  B.,  D. ;  St.  Robert,  B.,  C. 

28.  St.  Guntran,  K.,  C. ;  St.  John  Capistrano,  C. 

29.  St.  Eustace,  M. 

30.  St.  John  Climacus,  Ab. 

31.  St.  Balbina,  V. 

APRIL 

1.  St.  Hugh,  B.  of  Grenoble,  C. 

2.  St.  Francis  of  Paola,  C. 

3.  St.  Richard,  B.,  C. 

4.  St.  Isidore,  B.  of  Seville,  D. 

5.  St.  Vincent  Ferrer,  C. 

6.  St.  Celestine  I.,  P.,  C. 

7.  St.  Hegesippus,  C. 

8.  St.  Dionysius,  B.  of  Corinth. 

9.  St.  Mary  of  Egypt. 

10.  St.  Macarius,  B.  of  Antioch,  C. 

11.  St.  Leo  the  Great,  P.,  D. 

12.  St.  Victor,  M. 

13.  St.  Hermenegild,  M. 

14.  SS.  Tiburtius,  Valerian,  and  Maximus,  MM. ; 

St.  Justin,  M. ;  St.  Lidwina,  V. 


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15.  SS.  Basilissa  and  Anastasia,  MM. 

16.  St.  Lambert,  M. ;  Benedict  Joseph  Labre,  C. 

17.  St.  Anicetus,  P.,  M. 

18.  St.  Perfectus,  Pr.,  M. ;  Bl.  Mary  of  the  Incarna- 

tion. 

19.  St.  Timon,  D.,  M. ;  St.  Werner,  M. 

20.  St.  Agnes  of  Montepulciano,  Ab.,  V. ;  Bl.  Gerard, 

C. 

21.  St.  Anselm,  B.  of  Canterbury,  D. 

22.  SS.  Soter  and  Caius,  Popes,  MM. 

23.  St.  George,  M. 

24.  St.  Fidelis  of  Sigmaringen,  M. 

25.  St.  Mark  the  Evangelist  —  The  great  Litany. 

26.  SS.  Cletus  and  Marcellinus,  Popes,  MM.;  Our 

Lady  of  Gocd  Counsel. 

27.  St.  John,  Ab.,  C. ;  St.  Turibius  de  Mogrovejo, 

B.,  C. 

28.  St.  Vitalis,  M. ;  St.  Paul  of  the  Cross. 

29.  St.  Peter,  M. 

30.  St.  Catharine  of  Sienna,  V. 


MAY 

1.  SS.  Philip  and  James,  Apostles. 

2.  St.  Athanasius,  B.  of  Alexandria,  D. 

3.  Finding  of  the  Holy  Cross. 

4.  St.  Monica,  W. ;  Bl.  John  Fisher,  Thomas  More 

and  Comps. 

5.  St.  Pius,  V.,  P.,  C. 

6.  St.  John  the  Apostle,  before  the  Latin  Gate. 

7.  St.  Stanislaus,  B.,  M. 

8.  Apparition  of  St.  Michael  the  Archangel. 

9.  St.  Gregory  Nazianzen,  B.,  D.  , 

10.  St.  Antoninus,  B.  of  Florence. 

11.  St.  Mamertus,  B.  of  Vienna,  C. 


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12.  SS.  Nereus  and  Achilleus,  MM. 

13.  St.  John  the  Silent,  H. 

14.  St.  Boniface,  M. 

15.  St.  Torquatus  and  Comps.,  MM. 

16.  St.  Ubald,  B. 

17.  St.  Paschal  Baylon,  C. 

18.  St.  Venantius,  M. 

19.  St.  Peter  Celestine,  P. ;  St.  Pudentiana^  V. 

20.  St.  Bernardine  of  Sienna,  C. 

21.  St.  Valens,  B.,  M. 

22.  St.  John  Nepomucene,  M. ;  St.  John  Baptist  de 

la  Salle. 

23.  St.  Desiderius,  B.,  M. 

24.  Feast  of  B.  V.  M.,  as  Help  of  Christians. 

25.  St.  Gregory  VII,  P.,  C. 

26.  St.  Philip  Neri,  C. 

27.  St.  Bede,  C,  D. 

28.  St.  Germanus,  B.  of  Paris,  C. ;  St.  Augustine  of 

Canterbury,  B.,  C. 

29.  St.  Mary  Magdalen  of  Pazzi,  V . 

30.  St.  Felix,  P.,  M. 

31.  St.  Petronilla,  V. ;  St.  Angela  Merici,  V. 

On  the  Sunday  within  the  Octave  of  the  Ascension  ot  Our 
Lord,  the  feast  of  St.  Joan  of  Arc. 

JUNE 

1.  St.  Pamphilus,  Pr.,  M. 

2.  SS.  Marcellinus,  Peter,  and  Erasmus,  MM.; 

St.  Blandina. 

3.  St.  Clotilda,  Q.  of  France. 

4.  St.  Francis  Caracciolo,  C. 

5.  St.  Boniface,  B.,  Ap.  of  Germany. 

6.  St.  Norbert,  B.  of  Magdeburg. 

7.  St.  Robert,  Ab. 


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8.  St.  Medardus,  B.,  C. ;  St.  William,  B.  of  York, 

England. 

9.  SS.  Primus  and  Felicianus,  MM. ;  St.  Columba 

(Ireland). 

10.  St.  Margaret,  Q.  of  Scotland. 

11.  St.  Barnabas,  Ap. 

12.  St.  John  of  St.  Fagondez,  C. 

13.  St.  Anthony  of  Padua,  C. 

14.  St.  Basil  the  Great,  B.,  D. 

1 5.  SS.  Vitus,  Modestus,  and  Crescentia,  MM. 

16.  St.  John  Francis  Regis,  C. 

17.  St.  Avitus,  Pr.,  C. 

18.  SS.  Marcus  and  Marcellianus,  MM. 

19.  St.  Juliana  Falconieri,  V. 

20.  St.  Silverius,  P.,  M.;  Blessed  Giles. 

21.  St.  Aloysius  Gonzaga,  C. 

22.  St.  Paulinus,  B.  of  Nola;  St.  Alban. 

23.  Vigil  of  Nativity  of  St.  John  the  Baptist;  St 

Etheldreda,  Ad. 

24.  Nativity  of  St.  John  the  Baptist. 

25.  St.  William,  Ab.;  Bl.  Peter  Canisius. 

26.  SS.  John  and  Paul,  MM.;  St.  Robert  of  Molesme. 

27.  St.  Crescent,  B.,  M.;  St.  Ladislas,  C;  King  of 

Hungary. 

28.  (Vigil.)  St.  Irenaeus,  B.,  M.;  St.  Leo  II.,  P.;  St. 

Potamiana,  V.,  M. 

29.  SS.  Peter  and  Paul,  Apostles. 

30.  Commemoration  of  St.  Paul,  Ap. 


JULY 

1.  Octave  of  St.  John  the  Baptist. 

2.  Visitation  of  the  Blessed  Virgin  Mary. 

3.  St.  Eulogius  and   Comps.,  MM. ;   St.  Paul 

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4.  St.  Flavian,  B.  of  Antioch;   Bl.  Columba  of 

Rieti. 

5.  St.  Athanasius,  D.,  M. ;   St.  Anthony  Marir 

Zaccarda,  C. 

6.  Octave  of  SS.  Peter  and  Paul;  St.  Palladius,  B.  C. ; 

St.  Julian,  Anchoret. 

7.  SS.  Cyrillus  and  Methodius,  B.,  C. 

8.  St.  Elizabeth,  Q.  of  Portugal. 

9.  St.  Cyrillus,  B.  of  Gcrtyna,  M. 

10.  The  Seven  Brothers,  MM.;   SS.  Ruffina  and 

Secunda,  VV.,  MM. 

11.  St.  Pius  I.,  P.,  M. 

*2.  St.  John  Gualbert,  Ab. 

13.  St.  Anacletus,  P.,  M. 

14.  St.  Bonaventure,  B.,  D. 

15.  St.  Henry,  Emp.,  C. 

16.  Our  Lady  of  Mount  Carmel. 

17.  St.  Alexius,  C. ;  St.  Osmund. 

18.  St.  Camillus  of  Lellis,  C. 

19.  St.  Vincent  of  Paul,  C. 

20.  St.  Jerome  iEmilian,  C. ;  St.  Margaret,  V.,  M. 

21.  St.  Praxedes,  V. 

33.  St.  Maxy  Magdalen,  Pen. 

23.  St.  Apollinaris,  B.,  M. ;  St.  Liborius. 

24.  (Vigil.)  St.  Christina,  V.,  M. ;  St.  Francis  Solanus, 

C. 

25.  St.  James  the  Apostle  ;  St.  Christopher,  M. 

26.  St.  Anna,  Mother  of  the  Blessed  Virgin. 

27.  St.  Pantaleon,  M. 

28.  SS.  Nazarius,  Celsus,  and  others,  MM. 

29.  St  Martha,  V. 

30.  SS.  Abdon  and  Sennen,  MM. 

31.  St.  Ignatius  de  Loyola,  Founder  of  the  Society  of 

Jesus.  . 


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AUGUST 

1.  St.  Peter's  Chains;  B.  Giovanni  Colombia!. 

2.  St.  Alphonsus  M.  Liguori,  B.,  D. 

3.  Finding  of  the  Relics  of  St.  Stephen,  first  M.;  St. 
'    Waltheof,  Ab. 

4.  St.  Dominic,  C. 

5.  Dedication  of  St.  Mary,  ad  Nives  (Our  Lady  of 

the  Snow). 

6.  Transfiguration  of  Our  Lord;  St.  Dorotheus, 

Ab. 

7.  St.  Cajetan,  C. 

8.  SS.  Cyriacus,  Largus,  and  Smaragdus,  MM.;  Bl. 

Peter  Favre. 

9.  St.  Romanus,  M. 

10.  St.  Lawrence,  M. 

11.  SS.  Tiburtius  and  Susanna,  MM.;  St.  Lutgarde, 

V.;  St.  Philomena,  V.,  M. 

12.  St.  Clara,  V. 

13.  SS.  Hippolytus  and  Cassianus,  MM.;  St.  John 

Berchmans. 

14.  (Vigil  with  fast.)    Sc.  Eusebius,  C. 

15.  ASSUMPTION  OF  THE  BLESSED  VIRGIN 

MARY. 

16.  St.  Hyacinthus,  C. 

17.  Octave  of  St.  Lawrence;  St.  Bessarion,  Solitary. 

18.  St.  Agapitus,  M. ;  St.  Helen. 

19.  St  Lewis,  B.  of  Toulouse,  C. 

20.  St.  Bernard,  Ab.,  D. 

21.  St.  Jane  Frances  de  Chantal,  W. 

22.  Octave  of  the  Assumption;  St.  Timothy  and 

Uomps.,  jm. 

23.  (Vigil.)  St.  Philip  BenUi,  C 

24.  St.  Bartholomew,  Ap. 

25.  St.  Louis,  K.  of  France,  C 


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26.  St.  Zephyrinus,  P.,  M. 

27.  St.  Joseph  Calasanctius,  C. 

28.  St.  Augustine,  B.,  D. 

29.  Beheading  of  St.  John  the  Baptist ;  St.  Sabina,  M. 

30.  St.  Rose  of  Lima,  V. 

31.  St.  Raymund  Nonnatus.  C. 

On  the  Sunday  within  the  Octave  of  the  Assumption  the 
feast  of  St.  Joachim,  the  father  of  the  Blessed  Virgin  Mary. 

SEPTEMBER 

1.  St.  Giles,  Ab. ;  St.  Odo  of  Canterbury. 

2.  St.  Stepnen,  K.  of  Hungary,  C. 

3.  St.  Simeon  Stylites,  C. ;  St.  Michael  of  the  Saints. 

4.  St.  Rosalia,  V. ;  St.  Rose  of  Viterbo. 

5.  St.  Lawrence  Justinian,  B.  of  Venice. 

6.  St.  Pambo  of  Nitria,  Ab. ;  St.  Augustine,  Apostle 

of  England. 

7.  St.  Regina,  V.,  M.;  St.  Camillus. 

8.  Nativity  or  the  Blessed  Virgin  Mary;  St. 

Henry,  Emperor. 

9.  St.  Gorgonius,  M. 

10.  St.  Nicholas  Tolentino,  C. 

11.  SS.  Protus  and  Hyacinthus,  MM.;  St.  Louis 

Bertrand. 

12.  St.  Juventius,  B.,  D. 

13.  St.  Amatus,  Ab. 

14.  Exaltation  or  the  Holy  Cross. 

15.  St.  Nicomedes,  M. 

16.  SS.  Cornelius,  P.,  and  Cyprian,  B.,  MM.;  St 

Euphemia  and  Comps.,  MM. 

17.  Stigmata  of  St.  Francis  of  Assisi. 

18.  St.  Joseph  of  Cupertino,  C. 

19.  St.  Januarius,  B.,  and  Comps.,  MM. 

20.  (Vigil.)  St.  Eustachius  and  Comps.,  MM. 


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21.  St.  Matthew,  Ap. 

22.  St.  Thomas  of  Villanova,  C. 

23.  St.  Linus,  P.,  M. 

24.  Our  Lady  of  Mercy. 

25.  St.  Cleophas,  M. 

26.  SS.  Cyprian  and  Justina,  MM. 

27.  SS.  Cosmas  and  Damian,  MM. 

28.  St.  Wenceslaus,  Duke  of  Bohemia,  M. 

29.  St.  Michael  the  Archangel.  (Dedication.) 

30.  St.  Jerome>  Pr.,  D. 


OCTOBER 

1.  St.  Remigius,  B.  of  Rheims. 

2.  The  Holy  Guardian  Angels. 

3.  St.  Candidus,  M. ;  St.  Thomas  of  Hereford. 

4.  St.  Francis  of  Assisi,  C. 

5.  St.  Placidus  and  Comps.,  MM. 

6.  St.  Bruno,  C. 

7.  St.  Mark,  P.,  C. 

8.  St.  Bridget,  W. 

9.  St.  Dionysius  *ind  Comps.,  MM. 

10.  St.  Francis  Borgia,  C. 

11.  St.  Germanus,  B.,  M. 

12.  St.  Wilfrid,  B.,  C. 

13.  St.  Edward,  K.  of  England,  C. 

14.  St.  Callistus,  P.,  M. 

15.  St.  Teresa,  V. 

16.  St.  Lullus,  B.  of  Mentz;  St.  Gall. 

17.  St.  Hedwig,  W. ;  Bl.  Margaret  Mary  Alacoque. 

18.  St.  Luke  the  Evangelist. 

19.  St.  Peter  of  Alcantara,  C. 

20.  St.  John  Cantius,  C. 

21.  St.  Hilarion,  Ab. ;  St.  Ursula  and  Comps.,  MM. 
22  St.  Mark,  B.  of  Jerusalem,  M. 


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23.  St.  Ignatius.  B.  of  Constantinople,  M« 

24.  St.  Raphael  the  Archangel. 

25.  SS.  Chrysanthus  and  Darla,  MM. ;  St.  John  of 

Beverly. 

26.  St.  Evaristus,  P.,  M. 

27.  Vigil  of  SS.  Simon  and  Jude;  St.  Eustochium,  V. 

28.  SS.  Simon  and  Jude,  Apostles. 

29.  St.  Theodorus,  Ab. 

30.  St.  Serapion,  B.,  C. ;  Bl.  Alphonsus  Rodriguer 

31.  Vigil  of  All  Saints,  with  fast ;  St.  Wolfgang. 


NOVEMBER 

1.  FEAST  OF  ALL  SAINTS. 

2.  Commemoration  of  All  Souls. 

3.  St.  Malachy,  B.  of  Armagh;  St.  Winefride,  V.,  M. 

4.  St.  Charles  Borromeo,  B.,  C. 

5.  St.  Elizabeth,  Mother  of  St.  John  the  Baptist. 

6.  St.  Leonard,  H. 

7.  St.  Engelbert,  B.,  M.;  St.  WilKbrord. 

8.  Octave  of  All  Saints;  St.  Pelagia,  Pen. 

9.  Dedication  of  the  Lateran  Church;  St  Theodore 

Tyro,  M. 

10.  St.  Andrew  Avellino,  C. 

11.  St.  Martin,  B.  of  Tours. 

12.  St.  Martin  I.,  P.,  M. 

13.  St.  Stanislaus  Kostka. 

14.  St.  Josaphat,  M. ;  St.  Laurence  OToole  (Ireland). 

15.  St.  Gertrude,  V. 

16.  St.  Edmund,  B.,  C;  (Canterbury). 

17.  St.  Gregory  Thaumaturgus,  B.;  St.  Hugh  of 

Lincoln. 

18.  Dedication  of  Churches  of  SS.  Peter  and ,  Paul ; 

St.  Odo,  A.;  St.  Hilda,  Ab. 

19.  St.  Elizabeth  of  Hungary,  W. 


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20.  St.  Felix  of  Valois,  C. 

21.  Presentation  of  the  B.  V.  M. ;  St.  Oswin,  M. 

22.  St.  Cecilia,  V.,  M. 

23.  St.  Clement,  P.,  M. 

24.  St.  John  of  the  Cross,  C. ;   St.  Columbanus 

(Ireland). 

25.  St.  Catharine,  V.,  M. ;  St.  Leonard  of  Port  Mau- 

rice. 

26.  St.  Peter,  B.  of  Alexandria ;  St.  Silvester,  Ab. 

27.  St.  Severinus,  H. 

28.  St.  Gregory  III.,  P.,  C. 

29.  (Vigil.)  St.  Saturninus,  M. ;  St.  Willibrord,  C,  B. 

30.  St.  Andrew  the  Apostle. 

DECEMBER 

1.  St.  Eligius,  B.,  C. 

2.  St.  Bibiana,  V.,  M. ;  St.  Theodoret,  M. 

3.  St.  Francis  Xavier,  C. 

4.  St.  Peter  Chrysologus,  B.,  D. ;  St.  Barbara,  V.,  M. 

5.  St.  Sabbas,  Ab. 

6.  St.  Nicholas,  B.  of  Myra. 

7.  St.  Ambrose,  B.  of  Milan,  D. 

8.  IMMACULATE    CONCEPTION    OF  THE 

B.  V.  M. 

9.  St.  Leocadia,V.,  M.;  Bl.  Peter  Fourier. 

10.  St.  Melchiades,  P.,  M. ;  Translation  of  the  Holy 

House  of  Loretto. 

11.  St.  Damasus,  P.,  M.;  St.  Dionysius. 

12.  St.  Synesius,  M.;  Bl.  Silvanus. 

13.  St.  Lucy,  V.,  M. 

14.  St.  Spiridion,  B.,  C;  Bl.  Andrew  Bobola. 

15.  Octave  of  the  Immaculate  Conception  of  the 

B.  V.  M. ;  Ven.  Anna  Maria  Taigi. 

16.  St.  Eusebius,  B.,  M. 


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17.  St.  Olympias,  W. 

18.  Expectation  of  the  Delivery  of  the  B.  V.  M. 

19.  St.  Timothy,  D.,  M. 

20.  (Vigil.)  St.  Dominic,  Ab. 

21.  St.  Thomas  the  Apostle. 

22.  St.  Ischyrion,  M. ;  St.  Felix  of  Valois. 

23.  St.  Victoria,  V.,  M. 

24.  Vigil  with  fast;  Bl.  John  Leonardi. 

25.  NATIVITY  OF  OUR  LORD. 

26.  St.  Stephen,  First  Martyr. 

27.  St.  John,  Apostle  and  Evangelist. 

28.  Holy  Innocents. 

29.  St.  Thomas,  B.  of  Canterbury,  M. 

30.  St.  Sabinus,  B.,  and  Comps.,  MM. 

31.  St.  Sylvester,  P.,  C. 


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Sancttfg  tbe  Das 

1.  *|J>y  mental  and   wca/  prayer,  espe- 

daily  at  morning  and  at  night. 

2.  By  means  of  the  GWrf  Intention  or 
Morning  Offering;  by  praying  with  the  heart 
all  day  long  in  doing  all  things,  and  bearing 
all  sufferings  in  union  with  the  Sacred  Heart 
of  Jesus  and  for  the  greater  glory  of  God. 

3.  By  means  of  Ejaculatory  Prayers ,  and 
especially  short  indulgenced  prayers. 

4.  By  the  practice  of  the  Presence  of  God. 

5.  By  a  Spiritual  Reading,  for  instance, 
from  "The  Imitation  of  Christ,"  or  "The 
Lives  of  the  Saints";  by  the  Particular 
Examen  and  by  the  practice  of  a  particular 
virtue  in  honor  of  your  patron  saint. 

N.B.  Father  Bowden's  "Miniature  Lives 
of  the  Saints  for  Every  Day  in  the  Year" 
is  a  very  beautiful  and  practical  work  that 
we  recommend  to  all  classes.  This  precious 
little  book  contains  just  one  leaf  for  each 
day.    "The  face  of  each  leaf,"  the  preface 

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tells  us,  "contains  a  simple  outline  of  the 
saint's  life,  in  which  great  care  has  been  taken  to 
insure  historical  accuracy.  The  reverse  bears 
as  its  title  a  virtue  characteristic  of  the  saint, 
and  comprises  an  exhortation,  a  maxim  of  the 
saint  or  of  some  spiritual  writer;  an  illus- 
trative anecdote;  and  finally  a  text  from 
Scripture. 

"Each  section  is  intended  to  enforce  the 
lesson  taught  by  the  life,  much  as  the  lections, 
chapter,  hymn,  and  antiphon  of  the  breviary 
narrate  the  history,  extol  the  virtues,  and 
implore  the  suffrages  of  the  saint  to  whose 
Office  they  belong.?' 

Butler's  "Lives  of  the  Saints"  and  Benziger 
Brothers'  "Little  Pictorial  Livesof  the  Saints" 
are  also  recommended. 

Let  us  cultivate  the  devotion,  which  con- 
sists in  venerating,  imitating,  and  invoking  a 
particular  saint  for  each  day,  and  with  this 
end  in  view  read  daily  from  the  "Lives  of 
the  Saints."  The  saints  are  our  models  in 
the  following  of  Christ ;  they  teach  us  the  way 
of  salvation ;  let  us  honor  them,  imitate  their 
virtues,  $nct  invoke  their  intercession  that 
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Excellent  Spiritual  Heaiinfl 

*|^uring  many  weeks  of  extreme  languor 
the  Psalms  have  never  been  out  of  my 
hands.  I  was  never  wearied  of  reading  over 
and  over  those  sublime  lamentations,  those 
flights  of  hope,  those  supplications  full  of 
love,  which  answer  to  all  the  wants  and  all 
the  miseries  of  human  nature.  It  is  nearly 
three  thousand  years  since  a  king  composed 
those  songs  in  his  days  of  repentance  and 
desolation ;  and  we  still  find  in  .  them  the 
expression  of  our  deepest  anguish,  and  the 
consolation  of  our  sorrows.  The  priest  re- 
cites them  daily;  thousands  of  monasteries 
have  been  founded  in  order  that  these  psalms 
might  be  chanted  at  every  hour,  and  that  this 
voice  of  supplication  might  never  be  silent. 
The  Gospel  alone  is  superior  to  the  hymns  of 
David,  and  this  only  because  it  is  their  ful- 
filment, because  all  the  yearnings,  all  the 
ardors,  all  the  holy  impatience  of  the  prophet 
find  their  accomplishment  in  the  Redeemer 
issued  of  his  race.  —  Ozanam. 

The  Psalms,  besides  their  inspiration,  their 
majesty  and  pathos,  their  sublime  poetry,  and 
their  prophetic  character,  have  a  threefold 
claim  to  our  veneration  —  as  the  Prayer  of 
David,  the  Prayer  of  Jesus  Christ,  and 

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the  Prayer  of  the  Church.  Even,  humanly 
speaking,  the  Prayer  of  David  would  be  the 
prayer  of  every  grade  of  life,  of  every  spiritual 
necessity.  The  shepherd's  youngest  son, 
i  1  small  in  stature,  ruddy  and  beautiful  to  be- 
hold, and  of  a  comely  face,"  he  becomes  the 
champion,  the  hero,  and  the  sovereign  of  the 
chosen  people.  The  changing  scenes  of  his 
life  display  the  beauty  and  constancy  of 
friendship,  the  pangs  of  ingratitude,  the  gran- 
deur of  piety,  the  simplicity  of  its  manifesta- 
tion, the  loss  of  virtue,  the  agony  of  remorse, 
and  the  fervor  of  that  contrition  which,  amidst 
the  plaintive  melodies  of  the  psaltery,  poured 
itself  forth  in  those  deep,  thrilling  accents  of 
sorrow  which,  to  the  end  of  our  wayward  his- 
tory, must  form  the  sad  language  of  penance. 
Therefore,  in  the  Prayer  of  David;  every  one 
who  suffers,  every  one  who  rejoices,  every  one 
who  is  tempted,  or  falls,  or  repents,  will  be 
able  to  breathe  forth  his  thoughts,  his  hopes, 
his  praises,  his  desires,  in  strains  of  inspired 
poetry.  But,  as  we  learn  from  the  New 
Testament,  David  is  both  a  prophet  and  a 
type  of  Jesus  Christ,  and  the  "  Prayer  of 
David  "  is  therefore  also  the  "  Prayer  of  Jesus 
Christ."  Our  Lord  quoted  the  Psalms  and 
applied  them  to  Himself,  He  used  them  as 
His  own  prayers,  He  sung  them  with  His 


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Apostles,  and  on  the  cross,  just  before  He 
gave  up  the  Ghost,  He  cried  with  a  voice 
those  words  of  the  Compline  psalm,  which  in 
His  sacred  childhood  He  had  heard  chanted  in 
the  Temple  of  Jerusalem,  "In  manus  tuas 
commendo  spiritum  meum  ":  "  Into  Thy  hands 
I  commend  My  spirit." 

It  is  not,  therefore,  to  be  wondered  at, 
that  the  Psalms  have,  first  in  the  Jewish 
Temple,  and  then  around  the  Christian  altar, 
formed  the  prayer  of  the  Chosen  People,  the 
"  Prayer  of  the  Church,"  the  " Divine  Office," 
for  now  nearly  three  thousand  years.  —  Crown 
of  Jesus. 

An  excellent  daily  spiritual  reading  would 
be  a  combination  of  extracts  from  Holy 
Scripture,  "The  Imitation  of  Christ"  by 
Thomas  a  Kempis,  and  "The  Lives  of  the 
Saints"  (or  St.  Francis  de  Sales'  "Devout 
Life").  A  very  serviceable  book  for  this 
purpose  is  Le  Masson's  "Spiritual  Reading 
for  Every  Day,"  edited  by  Kenelm  Digby 
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Words  and  Deeds 

Holy  thoughts  and  tender  words 

Are  at  best  mere  leaves  and  flowers, 
But  the  fruits  are  generous  deeds  — 

Where,  oh  !  coward  soul,  are  ours? 
Soon,  too  soon,  will  come  the  end  : 

God  forgive  what's  past  and  gone ! 
Mary  Mother  !  Angels  !  Saints  ! 

Pray  for  me  and  help  me  on. 


Prayers  and  good  words  within  your  memory  store, 
And  at  stray  moments  say  them  o'er  and  o'er. 
'Twill  help  to  hallow  all  your  work  and  play, 
And  holy  thoughts  will  keep  bad  thoughts  away. 


On  through  your  round  of  duties  plod, 

Poor  child  of  God ! 
Raising  betimes  your  thoughts  above 

In  faith  and  love ; 
And  in  your  hearts  a  holy  song 

All  day  long. 


1 

Another  day  begins  for  me, 

What  day  shall  be  my  last  ? 
Grant,  Lord,  that  each  new  day  may  see 
1  My  heart  more  pure,  more  dear  to  Thee. 

And  oh  I  forgive  the  past. 

2 

Good  day,  my  Guardian  Angel ! 

The  night  is  past  and  gone. 
And  thou  hast  watched  beside  me 

At  midnight  as  at  dawn. 

»  By  Fr.  Matthew  Russell,  S.J.,  in  "  All  Day  Long  "  ( Londw 
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The  day  is  now  before  me, 

And,  as  it  glides  away, 
O  help  me  well  to  make  it 

A  good  and  holy  day. 

3 

Jesus,  I  offer  up  this  day 

And  all  my  life  to  Thee  — 
My  thoughts,  words,  prayers,  and  all  that  may 

Be  done  or  borne  by  me. 
All,  all,  to  gain  Thy  Heart's  desires : 
O  light  in  mine  Its  heavenly  fires. 

4 

Dear  Mother  of  Our  Lord  !  throughout  this  coming  day 
May'st  thou  be  pleased  with  all  I  do  and  think  and  say ! 
0  look  on  me  with  love,  and  keep  sin  far  away. 

at  JKhbs 

The  Four  Ends  of  Sacrifice 

Adore  till  the  Gospel, 

Give  thanks  till  the  bell ; 
Till  Communion  ask  pardon  — 

Then  all  your  wants  tell. 

O  Sacrum  Conviviumf 

O  Sacred  Banquet  I  where  on  Christ  we  feed, 
The  memory  of  His  Passion  is  recalled, 

The  soul  is  filled  with  grace  for  every  need, 
And  heavenly  glory  in  this  pledge  forestalled. 

After  Communion 

Crede,  dole,  spera,  grates  age,  dilige,  adora, 
Vulnera  pande  animce  sanctaque  dona  pete. 

Believe  and  grieve  and  hope,  thank,  love,  adore, 
Show  your  soul's  wounds,  and  holy  gifts  implore. 


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Before  Heaomfl  fgour  J&owt  or  ftoom 

Lord,  send  me  forth  to  do  Thy  will, 
But  let  me  feel  Thee  present  still. 

Before  Spiritual  fteaoing 

God  speaks  to  us  through  every  holy  page 
Of  uninspired  or  inspired  sage. 
O  listen  numbly  to  each  counsel  given, 
As  to  a  message  sent  to  you  from  Heaven. 

Before  tfje  ftosarg 

Mother,  now  I'll  say  my  beads, 
For  my  soul  some  comfort  needs ; 
And  what  better  can  there  be 
Than  to  raise  my  thoughts  to  thee, 
Sweet  Mother ! 

To  Jesus 

Unice  cordis  amor,  limor  cordis,  Jesu  t 
Cor  Hbi  dono  tneum,  cor  mihi  redde  tuum. 

Jesus,  m>  heart's  sole  love,  my  heart's  sole  fear  Thou  art ; 
My  heart  to  Thee  I  give,  give  now  to  me  Thy  Heart. 

Forgive  me  I 

Forgive  me,  Lord,  forgive  me ! 

Tis  all  that  I  can  say. 
I  love  Thee :  make  me  love  Thee 

More  truly  day  by  day. 

More  and  More  and  More 

With  all  my  heart  I  love  Thee  and  adore : 
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God's  Household 

Let  us  love  and  help  each  other  I 

Our  Father  is  in  heaven, 

And  Jesus  is  our  Brother, 

And  Mary  is  our  Mother, 

And  the  blessed  Saints  above 

And  the  friends  on  earth  we  love, 

Nay,  every  human  creature  is  the^child 

Of  our  Father  dear  in  heaven. 
Let  us  love  and  be  loved,  forgive  and  be  forgiven. 

Pray  for  the  Dying 

This  hour  for  some  poor  souls  is  life's  last  hour. 

Saved,  saved  —  or  lost !  —  when  this  short  hour's  gone  by. 

A  Cry  from  Purgatory 

Have  pity  on  me,  you  at  least,  my  friends ! 
No,  not  with  death  true  love,  true  pity  ends. 
Your  prayers  can  still  assist  me  on  my  way. 
Take  pity  on  me,  O  dear  friends,  and  pray. 

A  Thought  from  St.  Augustine 

Our  hearts  were  made  for  Thee,  O  Lord  ! 

And  restless  must  they  be 
Uniil  —  O  Lord,  this  grace  accord !  — 

Until  they  rest  in  Thee. 

After  Night  Prayer 

Another  day  is  ended; 

How  many  more  to  live  ? 
Alas,  too  many  wasted  \ 

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To  my  Angel 

Good  night,  my  guardian  Angel  I 

The  day  has  sped  away ; 
Well  spent  or  ill,  its  story 

Is  written  down  for  aye. 
And  now,  of  God's  kind  providence 

Thou  image  pure  and  bright ! 
Watch  o'er  me  while  I'm  sleeping  — 

My  Angel  dear,  good  night ! 

II 

Sanctify  tbe  TWleeft 

" /£^he  week  sanctified"  is  a  popular  term 
applied  to  the  custom  in  vogue  among 
religious  people,  whereby  each  day  of  the 
week  is  consecrated  to  a  particular  devotion, 
thus: 

Sunday  To  the  Holy  Trinity. 

Monday.  . , . .  .To  the  Holy  Ghost  and  to  the 

Holy  Souls  in  Purgatory. 
Tuesday. ....  .To  the  Holy  Angels. 

Wednesday. . .  .To  St.  Joseph. 

Thursday.  .  .  ;  .To  the  Blessed  Sacrament. 
Friday.       L .  .To  the  Passion  of  Our  Lord 

and  to  the  Sacred  Heart  of 
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During  the  week  prayers  are  said  and  devo- 
tions are  practised  in  accordance  with  this 
classification.  As  "The  Crown  of  Jesus" 
suggests : 

"It  would  also  be  well  to  devote  particular 
days  to  meditation  on  particular  subjects,  for 
instance : 

"Sunday  —  the  Holy  Trinity  —  faith,  hope, 
and  charity  —  love  of  God  —  conform- 
ity to  the  will  of  God  —  desire  of  heaven. 

"  Monday  —  the  Holy  Ghost  —  the  duties  of 
your  state  of  life  —  the  sanctification  of 
your  actions  —  fidelity  to  the  inspiration 
of  the  Holy  Spirit. 

"Tuesday  —  the  Holy  Angels  —  your  ruling 
passion  —  the  virtues  —  venial  sin  — 
mortal  sin. 

"Wednesday  —  St.  Joseph  —  the  example  of 
patron  saints  —  the  Childhood  of  Our 
Lord  —  the  works  of  mercy. 

A<  Thursday  —  the  Blessed  Sacrament  —  vir- 
tues taught  by  Our  Lord  in  the  Blessed 
Sacrament  (i.e.,  humility,  silence,  for- 
bearance) —  the  Holy  Mass. 

4  Friday  —  the  Passioa  of  Our  Lord  —  the 
virtues  specially  taught  by  the  Pas- 
sion, i.e.,  resignation,  fraternal  char- 
ity, mortification  —  the  Sacred  Heart  of 
Jesus. 


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"Saturday  —  the  Blessed  Virgin  Mary  —  her 
purity,  humility,  obedience,  gentleness  — 
her  love  to  Jesus  Christ  —  also  death  — 
judgment  —  eternity  —  purgatory  — 
hell  —  heaven.' ' 

in 

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/T^any  devout  souls  choose  a  patron  saint 
for  each  month,  in  whose  honor  they 
cultivate  a  certain  virtue.  They  also  prac- 
tise each  month  a  particular  devotion.  The 
monthly  devotions  are  usually  arranged  in 
the  following  order: 


January. ..... .The  Holy  Infancy  and  the 

Most  Holy  Name  of  Jesus. 

February  The  Holy  Trinity  (also  the 

Holy  Family). 

March  St.  Joseph . 

April  The  Holy  Ghost  (also  the  Pas- 
sion for  Lent). 

May  The  Blessed  Virgin  Mary. 

June  The  Blessed  Sacrament  and 

the  Sacred  Heart  of  Jesus. 

July  The  Precious  Blood  of  Jesus. 

August  The  Most  Pure  Heart  of  Mary. 

September.  The  Holy  Cros3  and  Our  Lady 

of  Sorrows. 


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October  The  Holy  Angels  and  the 

Holy  Rosary. 

November  The  Holy  Souls  in  Purgatory. 

December  (Ad- 
vent)  The  Immaculate  Conception. 

A  particular  virtue  may  be  assigned  to  each 
month  as  follows : 

January  —  Love  of  Jesus  Christ. 
February  —  Humility. 
March  —  Mortification. 
April  —  Patience. 

May  —  Meekness  —  purity  —  the  spirit  of 
poverty. 

June  —  Obedience  —  piety  —  dutifulness. 
July  —  Simplicity  —  faith  —  liberty  of  spirit 

—  cheerfulness. 

August  —  Sanctification  of  our  actions  —  dil- 
igence —  edification  —  fidelity  in  little 
things. 

September  —  Piety  —  fervor  in  the  perform- 
ance of  sacred  duties  —  the  spirit  of 
prayer. 

October  —  Hope  —  trust  in  God  —  courage 

—  perseverance. 
November  —  Charity  —  kindness. 
December  —  Conformity  to  the  will  of  God  — 

divine  love. 

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Stgntftcance 1 

According  to  ancient  tradition  assigning  certain  stones 
to  certain  months. 

January  Garnet  Perseverance ;  Constancy. 

February  Pearl  Faith  and  Innocence. 

March  Hyacinth  Moral  Beauty  —  Moral 

Goodness. 

April  Diamond  Purity  and  Fortitude. 

May  Emerald  Faith  in  God  and  Faith- 
fulness in  Friendship.  < 

June  Amethyst  Peace   of   Mind;  also 

Sincerity. 

July  Ruby  Success;  Devotedness  to 

Duty. 

August  Sardonyx  Felicity;  Conformity  to 

the  Will  of  God. 

September  Sapphire  Divine  Love  and  Mercy. 

Love  and  Repentance  in 
Man. 

October  Opal  Happiness  of  a  Pure  Life ; 

also  Hope. 

November  Topaz  Divine  Providence ;  Res- 
ignation ;  Fidelity. 

December  Turquoise  Piety ;  Fervor  in  God's 

v  Service;  Prosperity. 


The  path  of  sorrow,  and  that  path  alone 
Leads  to  the  land  where  sorrow  is  unknown. 

In  sorrows,  Lord,  I'll  try  to  see 

Thy  loving  hand, 
With  wisdom  guiding  me  unto 

A  better  land. 

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Through  the  veiled  future,  Lord,  be  this 

My  prayer,  my  plea, 
That  it  may  bring  me  nearer  still, 

Dear  Lord,  to  Thee. 


O  Jesus,  Jesus,  Dearest  Lard/ 

O Jesus,  Jesus !  dearest  Lord  I 
Forgive  me  if  I  say 
For  very  love  Thy  Sacred  Name 
A  thousand  times  a  day. 

I  love  Thee  so,  I  know  not  how 

My  transports  to  control ; 
Thy  love  is  like  a  burning  fire 

Within  my  very  soul. 

O  wonderful !  that  Thou  shouldst  let 

So  vile  a  heart  as  mine 
Love  Thee  with  such  a  love  as  this, 

And  make  so  free  with  Thine. 

For  Thou  to  me  art  all  in  all, 

My  honor  and  my  wealth, 
My  heart's  desire,  my  body's  strength, 

My  soul's  eternal  health. 

What  limit  is  there  to  thee,  love? 

Thy  flight  where  wilt  thou  stay  ? 
On !  on  !  Our  Lord  is  sweeter  far 

To-day  than  yesterday. 

Oh,  love  of  Jesus  !  Blessed  love  I 

So  will  it  ever  be ; 
Time  can  not  hold  thy  wondrous  growth, 

No,  nor  eternity ! 

—  Father  Faber. 


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th  reference  to  what  is  meant  by  devo- 
tion, with  many  there  is  a  delusion 
to  which  Father  Segneri,  in  his  treatise  on 
devotion  to  the  ever  blessed  Mother  of  God, 
alludes.  Persons  are  supposed  to  be  devoted 
to  Our  Lord,  to  the  Blessed  Virgin  —  taking 
these  for  examples  —  who  are  known  to  say 
prayers  in  their  honor,  go  to  holy  communion 
on  their  great  feasts,  etc.  Now  Segneri  says, 
with  truth,  that  prayers,  communions,  pil- 
grimages, and  such  works  may  be  helps  to 
devotion,  or  the  consequences  of  devotion, 
but  they  are  not  devotion  in  its  real  and  true 
meaning.  Devotion  is  something  personal. 
Devotion  to  a  person  supposes  great  esteem, 
if  not  love,  of  that  person  —  a  sensitive  feel- 
ing as  to  hurting  or  displeasing,  a  desire  to 
gratify  and  please,  a  wish  to  be  one  as  much 
as  possible  with  such  a  person.  Hence  John- 
son, in  his  "  Dictionary,"  defines  devotion  to  a 
person:  "Strong  attachment  and  ardent 
love,  such  as  makes  the  lover  the  sole  property 
of  the  person  loved "  —  one,  as  it  were, 
vowed  away  and  consecrated  to  andther. 
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olics  —  who  say  many  prayers,  hear  many 
Masses,  make  many  communions  in  honoi 
of  Our  Lord  or  His  blessed  Mother  —  hold  to 
their  own  will  in  many  things,  small  if  you 
like,  which  they  know  are  not  pleasing  to 
one  or  the  other;  hold  to  their  own  ways 
against  theirs;  fail  in  sweetness  of  temper, 
charity  of  tongue,  unselfish  fidelity  to  the 
'  duties  they  owe  to  others,  in  patience  and 
resignation  when  the  cross  comes  —  who  are 
in  some,  perhaps  in  many  ways,  unlike  them. 
Surely  such  persons  could  not  be  called,  yet 
at  least,  devoted,  in  the  full  meaning  of  the 
>word,  to  Jesus  and  Mary.  Here,  again,  the 
true  test  of  devotion  is  the  hard  thing  — 
imitation.  To  perform  any  amount  of  lip 
devotion  is  easy,  compared  to  the  practice 
of  that  charity,  patience,  resignation,  obedi- 
ence in  trying  circumstances  —  which  marked 
their  holy  lives. 

In  this  matter  of  devotions  persons  may, 
and  perhaps  should,  be  guided  by  their  own 
spiritual  taste,  practising  those  which  they 
like  best,  and  which  help  them  most  toward 
what  should  be  the  end  of  all  devotions, 
namely,  laboring  sincerely  to  make  themselves 
as  like  as  possible  to  the  person  to  whom 
they  are  or  desire  to  be  devoted.  We  may, 
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with  the  other,  to  see  if  there  be  a  scale  or 
gradation  according  to  which  we  may  place 
them  as  they  are  in  themselves,  and  inde- 
pendently of  any  personal  attraction  one  may 
have  toward  them. 

I  think  it  may  be  safely  stated  that  devo- 
tions are  the  more  approved  of  by  the  Church, 
and  therefore  the  more  solid,  in  proportion  to 
their  being  more  deeply  founded  in,  or  more 
intimately  connected  with,  revealed  and  de- 
fined dogma,  and  therefore  reaching  back  to 
the  earliest  ages.  Keeping  this  before  us  as 
a  standard,  we  may  safely  say  that  devotions 
to  God,  or  to  one  of  the  three  divine  Persons, 
and  to  Our  Lord,  are  of  a  higher  order  than 
devotion  to  any  creature,  angel,  or  saint; 
and  that  devotion  to  the  Blessed  Virgin  is 
of  a  higher  order  than  that  to  any  of  or  to 
the  whole  court  of  heaven. 

Confining  ourselves  to  Our  Lord,  and  keep- 
ing in  mind  that  true  devotion  in  its  full 
and  perfect  meaning  supposes  love  for  and 
imitation  of  the  person  to  whom  we  are  de- 
.  voted,  we  may  securely  say  that  the  Passion 
and  the  Blessed  Sacrament  are  the  subjects 
best  suited  to  create,  increase,  inflame  our 
hearts,  first  with  love,  and  then  with  a  real 
desire  of  imitation.  Both  are  the  clearest 
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Heart  for  man,  and  therefore  the  best  to 
excite  love  for  Him  in  the  he&rt  of  man. 

"Let  Him,"  says  St.  Augustine,  "  be  nailed 
with  the  nails  of  love  in  the  center  of  thy 
heart,  who,  for  love  of  thee,  was  nailed  by 
the  hard  iron  nails  to  the  wood  of  the  cross." 
And  the  Blessed  Sacrament  is  the  Sacrament 
of  love.  As  to  imitation,  Our  Lord  prac- 
tised all  virtues  at  all  times;  but  heroically 
so  in  His  Passion,  because  in  the  most  trying 
circumstances,  particularly  those  virtues 
which  we  need  most  —  patience,  charity, 
forgiveness,  the  sweet  silence,  or  the  right 
word  in  the  right  way,  resignation,  and 
obedience  to  His  Father's  hard  will  unto 
death.  He  called  the  bitter  cup  compounded 
by  His  enemies  "the  chalice  of  His  Father," 
and  drank  it,  slowly,  feeling  all  its  bitterness, 
to  the  dregs.  Sts.  Chrysostom  and  Bonaven- 
ture  put  well  this  lesson  of  imitation  taught 
us  by  Him  in  His  Passion,  when  they  say, 
"Nothing  gives  the  common  soldier  such 
courage  in  the  fight  as  to  keep  his  eyes  fixed 
on  Jesus  Christ,  his  King,  in  the  front,  and 
bearing  all  the  brunt  of  it."  "The  common 
soldier  will  glory  in  his  little  wounds  if  he 
keeps  his  eyes  fixed  on  the  great  wounds 
which  his  King  bore,  and  bears  for  love  of 
him." 

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After  devotion  to  th§  Passion  and  the 
Blessed  Sacrament  would  come  devotion  to 
the  Sacred  Heart.  This  devotion  always 
existed  in  the  Church,  but,  in  its  earliest  ages, 
it  was  corfined  to  what  I  may  call  highly 
educated,  refined  souls.  It  has  become  the 
great  popular  devotion.  At  the  same  time, 
these  three  devotions  are  so  intertwined,  so 
logically  connected,  as  to  be  inseparable.  It 
would  scarcely  be  possible  for  a  person  to 
have  devotion  to  the  Passion  and  Blessed 
Sacrament  without  having  devotion  to  the 
Sacred  Heart,  and  vice  versa.  On  the  one 
hand,  Our  Lord,  in  those  revelations  made 
to  the  Blessed  Margaret  Mary,  always  speaks 
of  Calvary  and  the  Blessed  Sacrament  as  the 
great  outcomes  of  the  love  of  His  Sacred 
Heart  for  man ;  while,  on  the  other,  when  I 
seek  the  reason  for  devotion  to  the  Sacred 
Heart,  I  at  once  find  it  in  that  great 
heart-love  which  made  Him  die  for  and 
remain  forever  with  me  in  the  Blessed  Sac- 
rament. 

Besides  keeping  well  in  mind  that  the  end  of 
devotion  is  to  become  one  by  imitation  with 
the  object  loved,  these  three  devotions  are 
the  best  for  this  purpose,  because  they  bring 
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keep  Him  before  us  as  the  Being  the  most 
to  be  loved  and  imitated. 

I  may  here  say  a  word  of  one  form  of 
devotion  to  the  Passion:  the  devout  per- 
forming of  the  Stations  of  the  Cross.  This 
is  a  devotion  as  simple  as  it  is  beautiful;  all 
that  is  necessary  is  to  pass  from  Station  to 
Station,  praying  or  meditating,  or  both,  on 
the  sufferings  of  Our  Lord.  It  is,  I  believe, 
the  most  richly  indulgenced  devotion  in  the 
Church.  It  is  commonly  said  that  all  the 
indulgences  given  to  the  Crusaders,  or  to 
those  who  made  a  pilgrimage  to  the  Holy 
Land,  are  now  attached  to  the  Stations,  and 
that  at  least  fourteen  plenary  indulgences  can 
be  gained.  The  conditions  are  few  —  being 
in  the  state  of  grace,  of  course,  and  a  few 
prayers  for  the  intention  of  the  Sovereign 
Pontiff.  Confession  and  communion  are  not 
necessary. 

With  reference  to  devotion  to  the  Sacred 
Heart  and,  at  the  same  time,  to  the  Blessed 
Sacrament,  one  would  be  inclined  to  suggest 
a  pious  and  joyous  celebration  of  the  great 
feast  of  Corpus  Christi  and  its  octave,  fol- 
lowed, as  it  is,  immediately  by  the  feast  of 
the  Sacred  Heart,  since  these  two  feasts  have 
been  formally  instituted  by  the  Church  —  the 
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worthily  commemorate  so  wondrous  a  gift 
during  the  spiritual  sadness  and  gloom  0/ 
Holy  Week :  devotion  to  the  first  Friday, 
every  first  Friday,  rather  than  to  any  fixed 
number,  even  the  nine,  because  the  Church 
has  given  a  formal  approbation  to  every  first 
Friday. 

Devotion  to  the  Blessed  Virgin  is  the  old 
traditional  devotion  of  Ireland ;  may  it  con- 
tinue so  to  the  end.  There  are  persons  living 
who  can  remember  a  time  when  there  were 
no  sodalities  of  the  Sacred  Heart,  of  the 
Holy  Family,  of  the  Children  of  Mary ;  when 
such  forms  of  devotion  were  practically  un- 
known, and  yet  when  every  Irish  Catholic 
was  a  child  of  Mary,  and  devotion  to  her  as 
prominent  as  it  is  to-day.  One  might  find, 
in  the  poorest  cabins,  beads  —  ebony  and 
silver  —  or  portions  of  them,  religiously  pre- 
served and  handed  down  from  parents  to 
children.  During  more  than  two  centuries 
we  may  well  apply  to  Irish  Catholics  the  words 
of  St.  Paul  in  his  Epistle  to  the  Hebrews: 
"They  had  trials  of  mockeries  and  stripes, 
moreover  also  of  bands  and  prisons,  wander- 
ing about,  being  in  want,  distressed  and 
afflicted,  in  deserts  and  mountains,  and  in 
dens,  and  in  caves  of  the  earth,  stoned,  cut 
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they  had  their  sword,  too.  Books  were  not 
to  be  had.  But  they  took  the  beads  in  their 
hands,  and,  trusting  in  her,  "  terrible  as  an 
army  in  battle  array";  in  her,  "to  whom 
it  is  given  to  destroy  all  heresies,"  won 
the  greatest  spiritual  victory  in  history, 
"the  victory  of  her  faith,  which  con- 
quered the  world."  "She  became  valiant 
in  battle,  put  to  flight  the  armies  of  for- 
eigners," and  successfully  resisted  and  de- 
feated the  greatest  and  proudest  nation  of 
the  earth. 

The  best  forms  of  devotion  to  Our  Lady 
are  —  as  to  her  divine  Son  —  hearing  Mass 
and  receiving  holy  communion  on  her  feasts 
or  in  her  honor,  paying  visits  to  her  or  to 
her  shrines.  One  may  suggest  the  beads  or 
rosary  and  the  brown  scapular  —  the  first 
because  it  was  the  conquering  sword  of  Ire- 
land, and  because  of  the  marked  approbation 
and  indulgences  given  to  it  by  many  of  the 
Sovereign  Pontiffs,  and  by  none  of  them 
more  than  by  Pope  Leo  XIII ;  who  has,  we 
may  say,  dedicated  the  month  of  October  to 
this  favorite  devotion  in  honor  of  the  Mother 
of  God.  It  is  also  one  of  the  oldest  forms  of 
devotion.  While  respecting  all  scapulars  ap- 
proved of  by  the  Church,  I  select  the  brown, 
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rich  in  indulgences.  But  note  well  that  a 
child  of  Mary  must  be  like,  or  earnestly 
working  to  become  like,  to  her  Mother  — 
like  to  her  in  her  purity,  her  patience,  her 
charity  of  heart  and  tongue,  her  resignation 
in  time  of  trial,  her  obedience  and  conformity 
to  the  will  of  God. 

There  is  another  form  of  devotion  which  is 
very  helpful,  namely,  to  perform  some  real 
act  of  mortification  in  honor  of  the  person  to 
whom  I  desire  to  be  devoted  —  on  Saturday 
in  honor  of  the  Blessed  Virgin,  on  Friday  in 
honor  of  Our  Lord  and  His  Passion ;  or,  for 
a  day  now  and  then,  to  deny  myself  some- 
thing I  like  much,  and  like  all  the  more  be- 
cause it  is  so  delightful  and  innocent  —  the 
pleasant  book,  the  pleasant  game,  something* 
particularly  pleasing  to  the  palate,  at  table, 
etc. 

There  are  so  many  forms  of  devotion,  par- 
ticularly to  Our  Lord  and  the  Blessed  Virgin, 
that  we  must  select  some,  as  no  one  could 
practise  them  all.  In  this  selection  all  should 
study  their  own  spiritual  taste,  and  practise 
those  which  they  best  like  and  which  help 
them  most.  Of  late  years,  devotions  of  what 
I  may  call  the  second  or  minor  class  have 
been  multiplied,  perhaps  some^  might  be  in- 
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particular  saints,  to  pictures,  statues,  shrines, 
and  places,  seem  to  overshadow  the  greater, 
older,  more  approved  and  more  solid  forms 
of  devotion;  and  some  of  these  are  "run" 
so  earnestly  by  their  votaries  as  to  suggest 
the  suspicion  that  they  think  no  one  has 
devotion  who  does  not  practise  and  uphold 
their  special  form.  They  advertise  them  in  a 
most  exaggerated  way,  as  in  themselves  suffi- 
cient and  all-powerful  to  save,  concluding 
often  with  a  money  appeal.  No  one  ought 
to  take  up  any  devotion  which  has  no  attrac- 
tion for  him  simply  because  others  press  it. 
To  dc  so  would  be  insincere,  unreal,  and  un- 
profitable. Persons  should  also  carefully 
guard  against  multiplying  devotions  too 
much,  or  loading  themselves  with  them.  This 
would  lead  to  neglect  of  more  important 
duties,  or  to  devotions  and  duties  being  care, 
lessly  hurried  through. 

There  can  be  no  doubt  that  a  few  solid 
devotions  according  to  one's  spiritual  taste 
—  which  will  fit  into  one's  daily  life  without 
interfering  with  duty  —  faithfully  kept  to, 
are  a  great  source  of  grace,  and  a  help  to 
holiness.  This  may  be  said  even  of  any  one 
devotional  prayer  or  act  patiently  kept  to 
for  years.  Who  could  tell  the  protective 
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short  prayer,  if  only  the  three  Hail  Marys 
faithfully  said  every  day  in  honor  of  the 
Blessed  Virgin?  Some  may  object  and  say, 
"What  great  things  could  be  expected  as  the 
result  of  such  an  easy  and  short  devotion  ? " 
An  answer  to  this  may  be  found  in  the  fact 
that  God  is  so  anxious  to  save  all,  that  He 
seizes  what  we  would  call  a  small  thing,  and, 
in  His  generosity,  makes  it  a  great  thing; 
also  in  the  wondrous  saving  power  of  His 
blessed  Mother,  "the  sweet  bait  by  which 
He  catches  the  worst  sinners." 

Another  objection  may  take  the  following 
form :  There  is  something  presumptuous,  if 
not  superstitious,  in  thinking  that  salvation 
may  be  certainly  secured  by  such  a  form  of 
devotion.  I  agree  with'  the  objector  if  a 
person  simply  and  formally  practises  it,  and 
it  alone,  with  this  sole  intention.  We  read 
rather  amusing  stories  —  I  hope  they  are 
only  stories  —  of  robbers  lighting  candles,  or 
performing  some  other  form  of  devotion,  in 
order  to  have  success  in  their  unholy  work. 
I  read  lately  of  a  notorious  brigand  in  the 
south  of  Italy,  whose  hands  were  red  with 
blood,  having  such  a  devotion  to  the  Ma- 
donna. This  of  course  would  be,  if  true, 
rank  superstition  of  the  worst  kind.  It  is 
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of  Italy.  It  is  certainly  not  Italian  devotion 
to  the  Madonna,  which  is  as  solid  and  beau- 
tiful as  it  is  prominent  in  that  country.  But 
to  the  point :  there  is  not  the  shadow  of  such 
perverted  devotion  elsewhere  —  above  all,  in 
Ireland.  There  are,  it  is  true,  persons,  great 
sinners,  whOj  even  as  such,  have  faith,  and  a 
hatred  of  their  sinful  ways,  and  are  very 
conscious  of  their  wretched  state ;  who  have 
a  sincere  —  weak,  if  you  will, —  desire  to  get 
right  with  God;  and  who,  because  of  the 
misery  in  which  they  are,  will  throw  their 
whole  hearts  at  times  into  a  most  sincere  and 
earnest  prayer,  it  may  be  every  day,  for 
grace,  strength,  mercy,  forgiveness.  The 
Italians  have  a  saying  that  no  one  cries  so 
loudly  and  earnestly  for  help  as  a  person  up 
to  the  chin  in  water  and  likely  to  be  carried 
by  the  next  -vave  beyond  his  depth.  So  a 
great  sinner,  because  conscious*  of  his  awful 
danger,  will  pray  at  times  more  earnestly 
than  a  saint  who  is  in  no  such  danger.  Judg- 
ment Day  will,  we  may  hope,  reveal  the 
wonderful  effects  of  even  one  form  of  devotion 
persevered  in  through  a  long  life.1 

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2* 

J£he  author  of  "  Where  Saints  Have  Trod  " 
writes  on  the  subject  of  devotion  and 
devotions : 1  The  Church  reserves  to  herself  a 
certain  right  of  discrimination  in  this  matter. 
She  meets  the  various  devotions  that  arise 
with  approval,  or  toleration,  or  condemnation, 
according  as  she  judges  them  sound  in  doc- 
trine or  the  reverse,  and  helpful  or  harmful  or 
indifferent  to  the  spiritual  life.  By  her  ap- 
proval she  guarantees  that  they  are  sound  in 
doctrine  and  have  it,  at  least,  in  them  to  be 
helpful  to  salvation  and  sanctification ;  by 
her  toleration  she  ensures  to  them  a  certain 
negative  virtue  and  harriilessness,  without 
any  assertion  as  to  their  being  actually  en- 
nobling and  useful.  But  here  her  mission 
ends.  It  is  not  as  with  the  sacraments, 
which  she  presses  on  the  use  of  the  faithful ; 
it  is  not  as  with  her  doctrinal  definitions, 
which  are  to  help  on  the  life  of  spiritual 
knowledge  as  the  sacraments  that  of  grace; 
in  this  other  field  she  assumes  to  herself  no 
final  responsibility,  except  in  the  merely  nega- 
tive manner  which  we  have  indicated ;  she 
approves  in  the  name  of  doctrine,  she  permits 

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in  the  name  of  liberty,  but  she  commands 
nothing  except  that  toleration  and  respect 
which  she  has  herself  manifested,  and  she 
refuses  to  take  up  that  burden  of  individual 
responsibility  which  many  are  too  ready  to 
fling  on  to  her  shoulders  at  every  turn  of  the 
spiritual  life. 

The  right  of  choice  and  its  duties  remain 
to  the  individual  soul,  which  has  to  manifest 
its  loyalty  by  not  cursing  that  which  the  Lord 
has  not  cursed,  and  by  exercising,  in  things 
religious,  that  temperance  and  courtesy  which 
are  the  spiritual  counterpart  of  social  good 
manners.  We  are  not  bound  to  practise  all 
the  devotions  which  the  Church  declares  holy 
and  harmless.;  but  we  are  bound  to  restrain 
our  criticism  in  the  spirit  of  respect  for  our 
fellow  Christians,  and  we  are  also  called  on  to 
conform  to  certain  general  usages  under  pain 
of  becoming  boors  in  our  religious  communion. 
For,  though  not  generally  recognized,  there 
Are  certain  faults  of  the  critical  spirit  which 
spring  rather  from  want  of  manners  than 
from  want  of  faith. 

Granted,  then,  the  approbation  or  tolera- 
tion of  the  Church,  which  ensures  to  certain 
devotions  a  general  usefulness  or,  at  any  rate, 
harmlessness,  and  which  demands,  on  our 
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arises  the  further  question  of  their  acceptance 
and  use  as  regards  ourselves  personally.  To 
be  good  in  general  they  must  be  in  accordance 
with  faith  and  the  general  laws  of  the  spiritual 
life ;  to  be  good  for  any  one  of  us  individually 
they  must  not  be  superfluous,  nor  oppressive, 
nor  formal,  nor  artificial,  but  must  minister 
to  our  true  spiritual  needs,  and  foster  our 
true  spiritual  aspirations.  .  .  . 

By  some,  who  are  critically  disposed  in  the 
matter  of  devotions,  the  question  is  far  too 
roughly  answered  by  a  mere  appeal  to  an- 
tiquity. To  such  as  these  what  is  old  is  re- 
spectable, and  what  is  new  contemptible. 
They  will  confound  in  one  category  the 
extravagant  outbreak  of  enthusiasm  for  the 
utterly  unknown  St.  Expeditus,  and  such 
deeply  spiritual,  though  modern,  devotions  as 
that  of  the  Sacred  Heart.  Devotions  not 
known  to  the  first  ages  should  not  be  known 
to  ours,  and  they  will  only  worship  in  the 
manner  of  their  ancestors. 

There  may  be  a  resistance  to  new  devotions, 
which  comes  from  sheer  lifelessness  on  the 
part  of  the  objectors;  they  dislike  all  that 
disturbs  routine  and  forces  the  attention  to 
any  fresh  effort.  But  there  may,  on  the  other 
hand,  be  a  reasonable  repugnance  on  the  part 
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either  because  they  bring  in  themselves  no 
fresh  stimulus,  or  because  the  energy  is  already 
fully  employed  elsewhere,  and  the  liturgy  and 
sacraments  are  all  that  is  needed  to  maintain 
spiritual  strength  and  vigor. 

It  were  but  an  unreasonable  optimism  to 
deny  that  there  are  practices  of  piety  which 
spring  rather  from  temporal  greed  than  from 
spiritual  earnestness.  Not  that  they  are  to 
be  condemned  simply  because  they  are  the 
expression  of  material  needs. 

Our  "daily  bread"  comprises  that  of  the 
body  as  well  as  that  of  the  soul,  and  Christ 
had  pity  on  physical  suffering  as  well  as 
spiritual  disease.  But  again  it  is  a  case  of 
distinguishing,  not  between  what  is  bad  and 
what  is  good,  but  between  what  is  good  and 
what  is  better. 

It  is  commonly  urged  in  defense  of  the  count- 
less devotions,  directed  almost  exclusively  to 
the  obtaining  of  temporal  favors,  that  they 
both  prove  and  foster  a  strong,  childlike 
faith,  and  that,  consequently,  even  if  they 
dip  occasionally  to  the  side  of  superstition, 
they  should  not  be  ruthlessly  eradicated,  lest 
we  root  up  the  wheat  along  with  the  tares. 
True  as  all  this  may  be,  we  are  surely  urging 
the  proposition  to  a  most  false  extreme  if  we 
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have  a  deeper  trust  in  his  Creator  than  the 
man  who  summons  Him  instantly  to  his  aid 
when  he  wants  a  change  in  the  weather  or  a 
slight  improvement  in  his  circumstances. 
How  much  higher  is  the  faith  that  cries  out, 
"  Though  Thou  shouldst  slay  me  yet  will  I 
trust  in  Thee!"  and  how  much  deeper  the 
confidence  that  asks  as  proof  no  miracle,  but 
just  what  Aquinas  asked  as  reward,  "Only 
Thyself,  Lord  !" 


IntroUuctors  inflections 


t.  On  prater  —  Wocal  prater  In  particular 

HE  grace  of  prayer  is  a  universal  grace 
granted  to  all  men ;  it  is  also  a  sufficient 
grace,  for  by  it  we  can  obtain  every  other 
grace  necessary  for  salvation;  it  is  a  grace 
that  is  in  every  man's  power ;  it  is  also  a  grace 
which  every  man  must  use  if  he  wishes  to  be 
saved  —  in  a  word,  prayer  is  the  principal 
sufficient  grace  granted  to  all  men  for  their 
salvation. 

Prayer  is  a  universal  grace,  because  it  is  in 
the  power  of  every  man  who  has  attained  the 
age  of  reason  and  enjoys  its  use.  Prayer  is  in 
everybody's  power,  for  prayer  is  so  easy  that 
no  one  can  reasonably  pretend  that  he  is  un-  / 
able  to  pray.  Every  man  can  pray,  be  he 
rich  or  poor,  learned  or  illiterate,  healthy  or 
sick,  strong  or  weak,  young  or  old,  busy  or  at 
leisure.  "In  speaking  with  God  or  praying," 
says  St.  Teresa,  "we  need  not  use  many  words 
or  choice  phrases ;  all  that  is  requisite  is  that 
we  remain  deeply  recollected  in  His  presence, 
simply  stating  to  Him  our  wants  in  our  own 
words,  or  merely  in  our  thoughts  without 
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uttering  a  single  word,  and  reminding  Him 
of  His  promise  to  help  us." 

Prayer  is,  indeed,  so  easy  that  every  one  can 
pray  whenever  he  wishes,  not  only  in  health, 
but  even  in  sickness  and  in  agony  of  death; 
for,  as  long  as  the  dying  retain  consciousness, 
they  are  able  k)  raise  their  hearts  to  God  in 
prayer.  Moses,  burdened  with  the  cares  of 
an  immense  multitude  of  an  unruly  people, 
Daniel  in  the  lions'  den,  the  three  young  men 
in  the  midst  of  the  fiery  furnace,  St.  Joseph  in 
his  workshop,  St.  Paul  in  his  dungeon,  St. 
Isidore  at  the  plow  and  caring  for  his  flock  — 
found  time  to  pray  and  delighted  in  doing  so. 
We  can,  if  we  wish,  imitate  them  amid  our 
daily  occupations,  however  laborious  and  dis- 
tracting they  may  be  in  themselves.  The 
grace  of  prayer  is  a  constant  grace,  for  every 
one  can  pray  at  all  times ;  during  the  day  and 
at  night,  as  the  early  Christians  used  to  do, 
according  to  the  testimony  of  Tertullian. 
We  can  pray  early  and  late,  in  all  places,  at 
home  and  in  church,  on  land  and  on  sea,  in 
private  and  in  public,  in  all  occupations, 
whether  mental  or  corporal ;  in  all  positions, 
even  in  walking  and  in  lying  down.  God  is 
everywhere  present,  and  is  ever  ready  to 
listen  to  our  petitions  for  His  help. 

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results.  We  can,  of  ourselves,  do  nothing  for 
our  salvation,  for  Christ  says:  " Without  Me 
you  can  do  nothing"  (John  xv.  5).  Since 
God  wills  that  we  should  attain  a  destiny  be- 
yond the  reach  of  our  natural  powers,  He 
must  necessarily  be  willing  to  grant  us  His 
help  to  attain  it,  whenever  we, earnestly  pray 
for  it.  In  fact,  says  St.  Augustine,  "God  is 
more  willing  to  grant  us  favors  than  we  are 
to  receive  them."  "God  is  always  ready," 
says  St.  John  Chrysostom,  "to  hear  the  voice 
of  His  servants  praying  to  Him ;  He  has  never 
yet  neglected  to  hear  it  when  called  upon  as 
He  should  be."  The  prophet  Isaias  (xxx.  19) 
had  already  said  the  same  thing:  "God  will 
surely  have  pity  on  thee ;  at  the  voice  of  thy 
cry,  as  soon  as  He  shall  hear,  He  will  answer 
thee."  "The  Lord,"  says  the  Royal  Prophet, 
"is  nigh  to  all  them  that  call  upon  Him  in 
truth ;  He  will  do  the  will  of  them  that  fear 
Him;  He  will  hear  their  prayer,  and  save 
them"  (Ps.  cxliv.  18,  19). 

We  have  the  formal  and  solemn  promise  of 
Our  Lord  Jesus  Christ  that  God  will  hear  our 
prayers  and  grant  us  all  we  ask,  for  He  says 
expressly :  "Amen,  amen,  I  say  to  you,  if  you 
ask  the  Father  anything  in  My  name,  He  will 
give  it  you.  .  .  .  Ask,  and  you  shall  receive" 
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you  will,  and  it  shall  be  done  unto  you" 
(John  xv.  7).  God  is  faithful  and  just,  and 
will,  therefore,  surely  keep  His  promise  to 
grant  us  the  graces  we  need,  because  we  have 
a  claim  to  them.  They  are  the  price  of  the 
blood  and  merits  of  Jesus  Christ,  for  He  died 
to  save  us.  His  merits  are,  then,  ours ;  and, 
when  we  claim  by  our  prayers  a  share  in  them 
or  in  their  fruits,  God  can  not  refuse  to  gtant 
us  what  we  ask. 

The  Holy  Scriptures  are  full  of  examples  of 
the  efficacy  of  prayer  as  a  means  of  obtaining 
whatever  we  need  to  secure  our  salvation.  It 
was  by  his  prayer  that  the  publican  was 
justified,  by  her  prayer  that  the  Samaritan 
woman  was  converted ;  it  was  by  his  prayer 
that  David  obtained  the  forgiveness  of  his 
sin,  and  that  the  good  thief  on  the  cross  was 
converted  and  received  the  promise  of  para- 
dise. We  find  in  Holy  Writ  also  many  ex- 
amples of  prayer  as  an  efficacious  means  of 
obtaining  even  temporal  favors.  It  was  by 
prayer  that  Moses  obtained  the  victory  over 
the  Amalecites;  Elias  obtained  rain  after  a 
three  years'  drought;  Manassas,  his  deliver- 
ance from  prison  and  his  restoration  to  his 
kingdom ;  Ezechias,  the  prolongation  of  his 
life;  Solomon,  wisdom;  Susanna,  the  proof 
of  her  innocence;    Daniel,  his  deliverance 


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from  the  lions ;  the  blind  man,  his  sight ;  and 
the  Church,  St.  Peter's  deliverance  from 
prison  and  death.  When  we  pray,  God  in 
some  manner  obeys  our  will,  as  He  obeyed 
that  of  Josue  when  by  his  prayer  he  com- 
manded the  sun  to  stand  still:  "The  Lord," 
says  Scripture,  "obeying  the  voice  of  a  man" 
{Jos,  x.  14). 

Prayer  is,  as  the  Wise  Man  says,  "a  shield 
wherewith  to  oppose  the  divine  wrath." 
God  is  almighty ;  and  yet  to  this  question  of 
the  Psalmist,  "Thou  art  terrible,  O  God,  and 
who  shall  resist  Thee  ?"  (Ps.  lxxv.  8)  we  can 
answer:  "Prayer!"  because  prayer  also  is 
almighty,  and  in  some  sense  capable  of  over- 
coming God  Himself.  We  have  a  most  re- 
markable example  of  this  in  Moses.  Holy 
Scripture  thus  relates  the  fact:  "The  people, 
seeing  that  Moses  delayed  to  come  down  from 
the  mount  [Sinai],  gathering  together  against 
Aaron,  said :  Arise,  make  us  gods,  that  may 
go  before  us ;  for,  as  to  this  Moses,  we  know 
not  what  has  betallen  him.  And  Aaron  said 
to  them :  Take  the  golden  earrings  from  the 
ears  of  your  wives  and  your  sons  and  daugh- 
ters, and  bring  them  to  me.  And  the  people 
•did  what  he  had  commanded,  bringing  the 
earrings  to  Aaron.  And  when  he  had  re- 
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and  they  said :  These  are  thy  gods,  0  Israel, 
that  have  brought  thee  out  of  the  land  oi 
Egypt.  And  Aaron  built  an  altar  before  it 
And  rising  in  the  morning,  the  people  offeree? 
holocausts  and  peace-victims,  and  sat  dowL 
to  eat  and  drink,  and  they  rose  up  to  play 
And  the  Lord  spoke  to  Moses:  Thy  people 
hath  sinned.  Let  Me  alone,  that  My  wrath 
may  be  kindled  against  them,  and  that  J 
may  destroy  them"  (Exod.  xxxii  1-10) 
Why  should  God,  who  is  almighty  and  ir- 
resistible, ask  Moses  to  "let  Him  alone "  — 
that  is,  not  to  interfere  with  His  design  of 
destroying  the  idolatrous  Israelites?  What 
could  Moses  effect  against  God  ?  But  Moses 
could  pray,  and,  taking  the  hint,  he  did  inter- 
fere, saying:  ' ' Why,  O  Lord,  is  Thy  indig- 
nation enkindled  against  Thy  people?  Let 
Thy  anger  cease,  and  be  appeased  upon  the 
wickedness  of  Thy  people.' '  His  prayer  met 
with  perfect  success,  for  it  appeased  God's 
wrath,  compelling  Him,  as  it  were,  to  show 
mercy.  "And  the  Lord  was  appeased  from 
doing  the  evil  He  had  threatened  against  His 
people." 

Prayer  is,  then,  in  a  certain  sense,  almighty, 
able  to  overcome  God  Himself ;  it  is  unfailing 
in  its  effects,  and  at  the  same  time  so  easy  as 
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wishes.  "All  excuse/ '  says  St.  Alphonsus, 
"is  taken  away  from  those  sinners  who  pre- 
tend that  they  have  not  the  strength  to  over- 
come their  temptations,  because,  if  they  had 
recourse  to  prayer  and  made  use  of  this  or- 
dinary grace  bestowed  on  all  men,  they  would 
obtain  all  the  strength  they  need  to  overcome 
temptation  and  save  their  souls.  No  one  is 
damned  for  the  original  sin  of  Adam,  but 
solely  for  his  own  fault,  because  God  refuses 
to  no  one  the  grace  of  prayer  whereby  he 
may  obtain  His  assistance  to  overcome  every 
passion,  every  temptation." 

"He  who  prays/'  says  St.  Alphonsus,  in 
another  place,  "is  certainly  saved;  he  who 
pra>s  not  is  certainly  lost.  All  the  blessed 
(except  infants)  have  been  saved  by  prayer.  ' 
All  the  damned  have  been  lost  by  not  praying ; 
had  they  prayed,  they  would  not  have  been 
lost.  And  this  is  and  will  be  their  greatest 
torment  in  hell,  to  think  how  easily  they, 
might  have  been  saved,  had  they  only  prayed 
to  God  for  His  grace;  but  that  is  now  too 
late  —  for  the  time  of  prayer  is  now  over  for 
them."  We  have  just  seen  how  effective 
prayer  is,  because  it  is  the  infallible  means  of 
gaining  heaven.  St.  Augustine  is,  then,  right 
in  calling  prayer  "the  key  of  heaven." 

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precept  of  God  and  as  an  indispensable  means 
of  salvation.  First,  as  a  precept.  God  re- 
peatedly commands  us  in  the  Old  Testament 
to  have  recourse  to  prayer:  "Cry  to  Me" 
Qer.  xxxiii.  3) ;  "Call  on  Me"  (Ps.  xlix.  15). 
In  the  New  Testament  Jesus  Christ  expressly 
commands  us  to  pray.  "Ask,"  He  says, 
"and  you  shall  receive;  seek,  and  you  shall 
find;  knock,  and  it  shall  be  opened  to  you" 
(Matt.  vii.  7;  Mark  xi.  24;  Luke  xi.  9). 
"Pray,  lest  you  enter  into  temptation"  (Luke 
xxii.  40  and  46).  "We  ought  always  to 
pray"  (Luke  xviii.  1). 

Prayer  is  necessary  for  all  men  as  a  means 
of  salvation.  Even  were  there  no  special 
commandment  to  pray,  we  should  be  obliged 
to  pray  in  order  to  obtain  the  graces  and 
means  necessary  for  our  salvation.  We  need 
God's  grace  for  every  thought  and  act  per 
taining  to  salvation;  we  are  naturally  weak 
and  prone  to  evil,  and  can  not  of  ourselves 
keep  all  the  commandments  of  God.  For 
this  we  need  His  special  assistance,  which,  in 
the  ordinary  course  of  His  providence,  He 
grants  onJ.y  to  those  who  pray  for  it,  because 
He  will  not  force  His  graces  on  the  unwilling, 
and  those  who  really  want  them  will  surely 
ask  for  them. 

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just,  as  well  as  for  the  sinner.  "Aftei 
baptism,"  says  St.  Thomas,  "continual 
prayer  is  necessary  for  man  that  he  may  enter 
heaven."  The  just  man  can  not  practise 
virtue .  without  prayer,  for,  says  St.  John 
Climacus,  "prayer  is  the  source  of  all  virtue; 
it  is  the  channel  through  which  flow  to  us  all 
Christ's  graces -and  all  divine  gifts;  it  is  the 
best  and  most  indispensable  means  of  ad- 
vancing in  virtue." 

The  just  man,  although  he  is  in  the  grace  of 
God,  is  nevertheless  naturally  weak,  prone  to 
evil,  and  beset  with  many  temptations  from 
the  world  and  the  devil,  and  especially  from 
his  own  passions.  He  can  not  escape  tempta- 
tion, and  without  God's  assistance  he  can 
not  overcome  it.  St.  John  Chrysostom  says : 
"As  water  is  required  to  keep  plants  from 
withering,  so  also  prayer  is  necessary  to  pre- 
serve us  from  destruction.  As  fire  is  quenched 
by  water,  so  are  our  passions  extinguished  by 
prayer." 

The  same  misfortune  will  befall  the  just  man 
who  neglects  to  pray  in  time  of  temptation  as 
befell  St.  Peter  when  he  failed  to  pray  accord- 
ing to  Our  Saviour's  injunction.  St.  Peter 
loved  Our  Lord  truly  and  dearly,  and,  we  may 
say,  with  a  greater  love  than  that  of  any  of 
the   other  apostles.    And   nevertheless  he 


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basely  denied  his  divine  Master  thrice,  and 
not  only  did  he  deny  Him,  but  he  even  swore 
with  fearful  imprecations  that  he  knew  Him 
not.  How  came  it'  that  he  fell  so  low,  so 
deeply  ?    It  was  because  he  neglected  prayer. 

At  the  Last  Supper  our  divine  Saviour  fore- 
told to  His  apostles  that  they  would  all 
abandon  Him  that  night,  saying:  "You  will 
air  be  scandalized  in  My  regard  to-night." 
"But  Peter  saith  to  Him :  Although  all  shall 
be  scandalized  in  Thee,  yet  not  I.  And  Jesus 
saith  to  him :  Amen  I  say  to  thee,  to-day, 
even  in  this  night,  before  the  cocV  v:row  twice, 
thou  shalt  deny  Me  thrice.  But  Peter  spoke 
tlie  more  vehemently :  Although  I  should  die 
together  with  Thee,  I  will  not  deny  Thee" 
(Mark  xiv.  27-31).  St.  Peter  was  very 
sincere  in  his  resolution  to  die  with  Jesus 
rather  than  deny  Him.  But  he  was  weak, 
very  weak  of  himself ;  he  was  warned  of  this 
in  the  Garden  of  Olives,  when,  not  having 
heeded  the  injunction  of  Jesus  to  watch  and 
pray  with  Him,  he  was  thus  spoken  to  by 
the  loving  Saviour:  "Watch  ye  and  pray, 
that  ye  enter  not  into  temptation  [that  is, 
that  ye  yield  not  to  temptation] ;  the  spirit, 
indeed,  is  willing,  but  the  flesh  weak" 
(Matt.  xxvi.  41).  St.  Peter  did  not  heed  this 
warning;  he  failed  to  pray,  and  when  the 


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temptation  came  he  was  deservedly  left  to 
his  own  weakness  and  helplessness,  and  denied 
Our  Lord  in  the  most  cowardly  and  shocking 
manner.  A  sad  experience  records  the  fall 
of  many  formerly  holy  personages  into  degrad- 
ing vices,  because  of  their  neglect  of  prayer  in 
time  of  temptation.  Had  St.  Peter  prayed, 
had  they  prayed,  God  would  have  given  them 
most  efficacious  graces  to  cope  victoriously 
with  temptation.  The  same  misfortune  will 
happen  to  us'  if  we,  too,  neglect  prayer  in 
temptation. 

Prayer  is  also  absolutely  necessary  to  obtain 
the  most  excellent  and  necessary  grace  of  final 
perseverance.  What  will  all  other  grates 
avail  us,  if  we  do  not  obtain  that  of  final  per  - 
severance? But  we  need,  says  the  Council 
of  Trent,  a  special  grace  of  God  to  persevere 
finally  in  His  friendship  and  die  a  good  death. 
But  this  grace  can  not  be  merited  even  by 
the  greatest  saints.  No  one  can  claim  a  right 
to  it.  This  is  a  terrible  truth ;  for  many  who 
had  a  long  time  led  a  holy  life  and  edified  the 
whole  Church  did  not  persevere,  but  fell  into 
sin  and  died  in  sin  !  But  that  grace  of  graces 
—  final  perseverance,  which  we  can  not  merit 
or  lay  claim  to  on  account  of  previous  good 
works,  we  can  surely  obtain,  says  St.  Augustine, 
"by  daily  prayer."    But  "we  must  pray  for 


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it  daily,"  says  St.  Alphonsus,  "that  we  may 
obtain  it  for  that  day."  If  we  neglect  prayer 
a  single  day,  we  may  fail  to  obtain  it,  and  may 
then  fall  into  sin  and  die  in  sin.  But  if  we 
pray  daily  for  perseverance,  we  shall  most 
assuredly  obtain  it,  according  to  the  Saviour's 
promise. 

"All  the  reprobate,"  says  St.  Alphonsus, 
"have  been  lost  in  consequence  of  their 
neglect  of  prayer;  and  all  the  saints  have 
become  saints  by  prayer ;  had  they  neglected 
prayer,  they  could  not  have  become  saints 
and  should  not  even  be  saved.  I  would  wish 
to  do  nothing  else  than  write  and  speak  always 
on  this  great  means  of  prayer ;  for,  on  the  one 
hand,  I  see  that  the  Scriptures,  the  Old  as 
well  as  the  New  Testament,  exhort  us  so  often 
to  pray,  to  ask  and  cry  out  if  we  wish  for  the 
divine  graces.  'Gry  to  Me,  and  I  will  hear 
thee*  (Jer.  xxxiii.  3).  'Call  on  Me,  and  I  will 
deliver  thee '  (Ps.  xlix.  15).  *  All  things  what- 
soever you  ask  when  you  pray,  believe  that 
you  shall  receive,  and  they  shall  come  unto 
you'  (Mark  xi.  24).  '  You  shall  ask  whatever 
you  will,  and  it  shall  be  done  unto  you' 
(John  xv.  7).  'If  you  shall  ask  Me  anything 
in  My  name,  that  I  will  do'  (John  xiv.  14). 
There  are  a  thousand  similar  passages.  I 
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His  desire  to  bestow  His  graces  upon  us,  or 
the  necessity  we  are  under  of  asking  them  if 
we  wish  to  obtain  them.  The  holy  Fathere 
also  continually*  exhort  us  to  pray.  And  to 
speak  the  truth,  I  complain  of  preachers,  of 
confessors  and  spiritual  writers,  because  I  see 
that  neither  preachers,  nor  confessors,  nor 
spiritual  writers  speak  as  much  as  they  ought 
of  the  great  means  of  prayer.  I  have,  there- 
fore, written  at  length  on  this  subject  in  so 
many  of, my  little  works;  and  when  I  preach 
I  do  nothing  else  than  say  and  repeat :  Pray  ! 
pray  !  if  you  wish  to  be  saved/ ' 

Prayer,  as  we  have  seen,  is  both  easy  and 
effective;  and,  nevertheless,  numerous  are 
the  complaints  that  our  prayers  are  not  heard. 
St.  James  thus  answers  these  complaints: 
"You  ask  and  receive  not,  because  you  ask 
amiss"  (James  iv.  3).  St.  Augustine  says 
that  there  are  three  principal  reasons  why 
our  prayers  are  not  granted  by  God.  Some 
people,  he  says,  are  unfit  to  be  heard  when 
they  pray,  because  far  from  being  agreeable 
to  God,  they  are  hateful  to  Him.  Others  are 
refused  what  they  pray  for,  because  they  ask 
for  unsuitable  and  even  for  dangerous  things- 
Others,  finally,  are  not  heard  because  their 
prayers  lack  some  of  the  qualities  of  a  good 
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conditionally  —  that  is,  under  the  condition 
that  they  either  promote  our  salvation,  or  at 
least  do  not  interfere  with  it;  for  we  should 
never  lose  sight  of  this  saying  of  Our  Lord: 
"What  doth  it  profit  a  man,  if  he  gain  the 
whole  world  and  suffer  the  loss  of  his  own 
soul?  "  (Matt.  xvi.  26.)  . 

"God,"  says  St.  Alphonsus,  speaking  on 
this  subject,  "has  pledged  Himself  to  grant 
us,  not  temporal,  but  spiritual  goods,  goods 
necessary  or  conducive  to  our  salvation ;  for 
we  can  not  ask  'in  the  name  of  Jesus'  for  what 
is  cr  may  prove  hurtful  to  our  salvation. 
God  does  not  and  can  not  grant  it.  Why? 
Because  He  loves  us.  A  physician  who  has 
any  regard  for  his  patient  will  not  permit  him 
things  which  he  knows  will  prove  injurious 
to  him.  Many  people  ask  for  health  or  riches, 
but  God  does  not  give  them  because  He  fore- 
sees that  they  will  be  an  occasion  of  sin  or 
of  tepidity  in  His  service.  When  we  ask  for 
temporal  favors,  we  ought  always  to  add  this 
condition  —  if  they  are  profitable  to  our  souls. 
And  when  we  see  that  Go<J  does  not  give  them, 
let  us  rest  assured  that  He  refuses  them  only 
because  He  loves  us,  and  because  He  sees  that 
what  we  ask  would,  if  He  were  to  give  them 
to  us,  redound  to  our  spiritual  injury." 

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because  they  are  wanting  in  some  of  the 
necessary  qualities  of  a  good  prayer,  namely, 
attention,  sincerity,  humility,  confidence,  per- 
severance, and  earnestness.  Our  confidence 
in  God  should  be  boundless.  He  is  our  most 
generous  Benefactor,  our  most  loving  Father. 
He  has  already  conferred  numberless  benefits 
on  us  without  any  merit  or  prayer  of  ours. 
Every  moment  of  our  life  is  marked  by  His 
renewed  iavors  toward  us.  He  loves  us  with 
a  love  greater  than  that  of  a  loving  mother 
for  her  own  darling  child,  for  He  says: 
"Can  a  woman  forget  her  infant,  so  as  not 
to  have  pity  on  the  son  of  her  womb  ?  And 
if  she  should  forget,  yet  will  not  I  forget 
thee"  (Is.  xlix.  15).  God  has  solemnly 
promised  to  grant  us  whatsoever  graces  we 
ask ;  and,  being  almighty,  He  is  able  to  grant 
us  all,  and  even  far  more  than  we  can  ask. 
He  is  so  willing  to  bestow  His  favors  on  us 
fhat  He  complains  of  our  not  asking  Him  for 
them:  "Hitherto/'  He  says,  "you  have  not 
asked  anything  in  My  name:  ask,  and  you  shall 
receive,  that  your  joy  may  be  full  "  (John  xvi. 
24).  God  even  commands  us  to  ask  Him  for 
His  favors:  "Ask,  and  you  shall  receive." 

As  a  pledge  of  His  love  for  us,  God  has 
gone  so  far  as  to  give  us  His  own  beloved 
Son.    "He  that  spared  not  even  His  own 


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Son,"  says  St.  Paul,  "but  delivered  Him  up 
for  us  all,  how  hath  He  not  also  with  Him 
given  us  all  things?"  (Rom.  viii.  32.)  "In 
prayer,"  says  St.  Anselm,  "we  speak  with 
God.  How  attentively  and  reverentially 
should  we  speak  with  the  Lord  of  lords ! 
How  humbly  with  the  Supreme  Judge,  and 
how  confidently  with  our  best  Friend  and 
Benefactor!"  "We  have  every  reason  to 
pray  with  confidence,"  says  St.  Peter  Chrys- 
ologus;  "for  what  will  not  God  give  to 
those  who  ask  Him,  since  He  already  gives 
so  much  to  those  who  do  not  ask  Him?" 
"Our  confidence,"  says  St.  Bgrnard,  "is  the 
measure  of  the  graces  which  we  obtain  in 
prayer.  If  our  confidence  in  God  is  great, 
we  shall  receive  great  graces;  if  it  is  little, 
we  shall  receive  but  little."  If  God  has 
hitherto  sparingly  bestowed  His  graces  on  us, 
it  was  owing  in  a  great  measure  to  our  little 
confidence  in  Him  during  prayer.  Our  prayer 
must  be  persevering.  "God,"  says  St. 
Gregory  the  Great,  "wishes  us  so  to  pray 
to  Him  as  to  overcome  Him  by  our  impor- 
tunities." He  usually  defers  granting  our 
prayers,  first,  that  we  may  the  better  prove 
our  confidence  in  Him  by  persevering  in  our 
request;  secondly,  that  we  may  desire  His 
favors  more  earnestly  and  appreciate  them  so 


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much  the  more;  and  thirdly,  that  we  may 
not  forget  Him,  for  were  He  to  grant  at  once 
what  we  ask,  we  should  be  liable  not  to  pray 
any  more  to  Him  until  we  want  some  other 
favor.  "God  defers  hearing  our  prayers," 
says  St.  John  Chrysostom,  "not  because  He 
rejects  them,  but  because  He  wishes  to  con- 
trive to  draw  us  to  Him.  Do  not  leave  off 
praying  until  you  are  heard." 

When  He  had  taught  the  Our  Father,  our 
divine  Saviour  related  the  following  parable : 
"Which  of  you  shall  have  a  friend,  and  shall 
go  to  him  at  midnight,  and  shall  say  to  him : 
Friend,  lend  cie  three  loaves;  because  a 
friend  of  mine  is  come  off  his  journey  to  me, 
and  I  have  not  what  to  set  before  him.  And 
ne  from  within  should  answer  and  say: 
Trouble  me  not;  the  door  is  now  shut,  and 
my  children  are  with  me  in  bed;  I  can  not 
rise  and  give  thee.  Yet,  if  he  shall  continue 
knocking,  I  say  to  you,  although  he  will  not 
rise  and  give  him  because  he  is  his  friend, 
yet,  because  of  his  importunity,  he  will  rise 
and  give  him  as  many  as  he  needeth.  And 
I  say  to  you :  Ask,  and  it  shall  be  given  you ; 
seek,  and  you  shall  find ;  knock,  and  it  shall 
be  opened  to  you ;  for  every  one  that  asketh, 
receiveth ;  and  he  that  seeketh,  findeth ;  and 
to  him  that  knocketh,  it  shall  be  opened" 


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(Luke  xi.  5-10).  The  greater  and  more  in- 
tense our  desire  to  obtain  a  thing,  the  more 
persistent  we  shall  be  in  our  efforts  to  secure  it. 

We  have  a  beautiful  illustration  of  this  in 
the  Gospel.  " Jesus  departed/'  says  the 
Evangelist,  "into  the  confines  of  Tyre  and 
Sidon.  And  behold,  a  woman  of  Chanaan 
who  came  out  of  those  parts  said  to  Him : 
Have  mercy  on  me,  O  Lord,  Thou  Son  of 
David;  my  daughter  is  grievously  troubled 
by  a  devil.  But  He  answered  her  not  a 
word."  But  she  was  not  discouraged,  for 
she  followed  Our  Lord,  persevering  in  her 
prayer,  so  much  so  as  to  cause  the  apostles 
displeasure  by  heir  importunity.  "And  His 
disciples  came  and  besought  Him,  saying: 
Send  her  away,  for  she  crieth  after  us.  And 
He  answering,  said :  I  was  not  sent  but  to 
the  sheep  that  are  lost  of  the  house  of  Israel." 
But  the  woman  persisted,  for  "she  came  and 
worshiped  Him,  saying:  Lord,  help  me. 
But  He  answered  and  said:  It  is  not  good 
to  take  the  bread  of  the  children,  and  to 
cast  it  to  the  dogs."  This  severe  rebuke  of 
Our  Lord  did  not  discourage  her,  for  "she 
said :  Yea,  Lord,  for  the  whelps  also  eat  of 
the  crumbs  that  fall  from  the  table  of  their 
masters."  Her  confidence  and  her  earnest 
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at  last  rewarded,  for  "Jesus  answering,  said 
toher ;  0  woman,  great  is  thy  faith ;  be  it 
done  to  thee  as  thou  wilt.  And  her  daughter 
was  cured  from  that  hour"  (Matt.  xv.  21-28). 
If  we  also  persevere  in  prayer  as  she  did,  we 
also  shall  be  favorably  heard  by  God  in  His 
own  good  time. 

A  lack  of  perseverance  in  prayer  argues  a 
lack  of  earnest  desire.  God,  by  deferring  to 
hear  us,  does  not  refuse  our  prayers,  but  will 
even  grant  us  far  more  than  we  ask.  Speak- 
ing on  this  subject,  St.  Jerome  says:  "God, 
knowing  die  weight  and  measure  of  His  good- 
ness, sometimes  appears  insensible  to  our 
prayers,  in  order  to  try  us,  to  urge  us  to  pray 
more  earnestly,  and  to  make  us  more  holy 
through  constant  prayer."  1 

2.  Wocal  prager  as  Distinct  from  /Rental 
©rager 

Ejaculation*  —  SFntoulgcnceii  ^ragerg 

*T*n  regard  to  vocal  prayer,  as  distinct  from 
mental  prayer,  Father  Girardey  writes : 2 
"Although  in  itself  vocal  prayer  is  not  so 
excellent  as  mental  prayer,  we  should,  never- 

1  From  "  Popular  Instructions  on  Prayer,"  by  Rev.  Ferreol 
Girardey,  C.SS.R. 

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theless,  beware  of  underrating  its  usefulness 
or  necessity.  All  true  Christians  frequently 
recite  vocal  prayers,  such  as  the  Our  Father, 
the  Hail  Mary,  the  Apostles'  Creed,  the  acts 
of  faith,  hope,  charity,  and  contrition.  The 
Church  prescribes  vocal  prayer  very  strictly 
to  her  priests  and  her  Religious,  in  the  Mass. 
in  the  liturgy,  and  in  the  Divine  Office.  She 
has  enriched  many  vocal  prayers  with  nu- 
merous indulgences,  and  has  approved  of 
many  prayer-books  filled  with  prayers  suited 
to  every  want  and  devotion.  Vocal  prayer, 
then,  is  both  useful  and  necessary  for  all  men 
without  exception  —  even  for  those  who  are 
soaring  in  the  heights  of  contemplation.  In 
reciting  vocal  prayers  we  should  strive  to 
attend  to  the  meaning  of  the  words,  appro- 
priating it  to  ourselves  with  all  possible  fervor 
and  earnestness.  A  few  short  vocal  prayers 
well  said  are  far  more  acceptable  to  God  than 
a  great  many  long  ones  recited  without  atten- 
tion or  fervor. 

"One  of  the  best  forms  of  vocal  prayer  is 
the  frequent  recitation  during  the  day  of 
some  fatorite  aspiration  or  ejactdatory  prayer, 
especially  if  we  do  so  in  time  of  trial  and 
temptation.  This  commendable  practice 
gradually  imparts  a  habit  of  recollection,  and 
renders  all  other  prayers  comparatively  easy 


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and  free  from  distraction.  We  should,  as  far 
as  practicable,  prefer  reciting  those  vocal 
prayers  which  the  Church  has  enriched  with 
indulgences,  for  we  thereby  gain  a  twofold 
advantage  —  the  benefit  of  the  beautiful  and 
devout  prayers  themselves,  and  the  indul- 
gences, which  help  us  to  acquit  ourselves  of 
the  great  temporal  debt  which  we  have  con- 
tracted toward  the  divine  justice  on  account  o£ 
our  numerous  sins.  Or  we  may  also  apply  said 
indulgences,  when  so  applicable,  to  the  souls  in 
purgatory,  who  will  be  relieved  thereby  and 
will  not  fail  to  intercede  for  us  in  our  wants. 

"It  would  be  well  to  join,  to  a  certain 
extent,  mental  prayer  with  our  vocal  prayers, 
for  the  merit  of  the  latter  would  be  thereby 
greatly  increased.  We  may  do  so  in  this  wise. 
During  the  recitation  of  our  vocal  prayers  we 
pause  at  short  intervals  to  reflect  either  on 
their  meaning  or  on  some  supernatural  truth ; 
or,  without  at  all  pausing,  we  reflect  thereon 
while  actually  pronouncing  the  prayers  with 
our  lips.  The  Rosary  is  the  most  common 
and  readily  understood  example  of  this  man- 
ner of  praying.  While  we  are  reciting  the 
Our  Father  and  the  Hail  Marys  of  each  decade 
of  the  Rosary,  we  meditate  or  reflect  on  some 
mystery  connected  with  the  life  of  Jesus 
Christ  or  of  His  blessed  Mother. 


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"  It  is  also  useful,  in  using  the  prayers  of  our 
prayer-book,  to  read  them  slowly  and  deliber- 
ately, making  in  the  meantime  practical  re- 
flections on  their  contents,  or  pausing  from 
time  to  time  to  meditate,  a  little  and  apply 
.the  words  of  the  prayers  to  our  own  wants. 
If  we  accustom  ourselves  to  recite  our  vocal 
prayers  in  this  way,  we  shall  not  only  make 
them  our  own  and  pray  well,  but  we  shall 
also  acquire  the  habit  of  making  mental 
prayer,  which  tends  to  unite  us  more  closely 
to  God,  and,  through  the  practical  imitation 
of  our  divine  Saviour's  virtues,  to  render  us 
conformable  to  Him." 

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rayer  is  a  ladder  which  reaches  to 
heaven;  cling  firmly  to  it;  by  this 
means  ascend  to  God.  And  if  at  times  weari- 
ness and  aridity  creep  over  you,  shake  off  this 
drowsiness  and  say  to  yourself:  "I  have  not 
yet  reached  heaven;  one  unfortunate  mo- 
ment may  prove  my  eternal  perdition,  there- 
fore I  must  pray." 

Impressed  with  this  truth,  you  will  be 
more  zealous  in  saying  your  morning  prayers, 
and  throughout  the  day  will  more  frequently 
raise  your  mind  to  God :  you  will  never  neglect 

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to  attend  public  worship;  you  will  never  lie 
down  to  sleep  without  having  in  prayer  be- 
wailed the  faults  of  the  past  day.  Before  all 
things  you  must  constantly  beseech  God  to 
bestow  on  you  the  gift  of  prayer  and  the 
grace  of  final  perseverance. 

J^*each,  Lord,  Thy  servant  how  to  pray, 
v-J  To  make  my  needs  known  unto  Thee  each  day ; 
Then,  when  my  heart  is  raised  to  Thee  on  high. 
Grant  me  to  feel  that  Thou  art  truly  nigh." 

With  Keble  say: 

"  |^)NLY'  G  L°r(l,  in  Thy  dear  love 
Fit  us  for  perfect  rest  above ; 
And  help  us  this  and  every  day 
To  live  more  nearly  as  we  pray." 

What  Are  the  Graces  We  Should  Pray  for  and 
for  Whom  Should  We  Pray  ? 

t.  Alphonsus  Liguori  insists  repeatedly 
that  in  all  our  devotions,  at  Mass,  at  holy 
communion,  in  all  our  visits  to  the  Blessed 
Sacrament,  we  should  jiray  for  these  four 
graces  for  ourselves,  viz.:  the  forgiveness  of 
our  sins,  the  love  of  God,  the  love  of  prayer, 
and  final  perseverance.  When  these  graces 
are  secured  oui  salvation  is  assured. 
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cording  to  the  intentions  of  our  Holy  Father 
the  Pope;  for  his  welfare  and  for  the  needs 
and  interest^  of  our  Holy  Mother  the  Church ; 
for  bishops,  priests,  and  superiors;  for  our 
country;  for  universal  peace;  for  the  con- 
version of  sinners,  heretics,  and  pagans ;  and 
last  but  not  least  for  the  poor  holy  souls  in 
purgatory. 

As  we  read  in  the  treatise  on  " Prayer" 
quoted  above :  "  In  praying  for  temporal  favors 
for  ourselves,  we  can  claim  unconditionally 
only  the  necessaries  of  life ;  in  the  Our  Father 
we  are  taught  to  pray  for  'our  daily  bread'; 
this  does  not  include  superfluities  or  luxuries ; 
and  the  words  '  deliver  us  from  evil'  do  not 
necessarily  include,  as  we  have  seen,  deliver- 
ance from  physical  evils,  for  the  evil  here 
meant  is  sin  and  all  that  leads  to  sin.  We 
have  no  reason  to  hope  that  God  will  hear 
our  prayers  for  those  temporal  favors  that 
may  prove  hurtful  to  our  salvation,  or  that 
He  will  exempt  us  from  certain  corporal  pains 
and  trials,  if  such  an  exemption  would  lead 
us  to  sin  or  endanger  our  salvation.  The 
granting  of  such  prayers  would  be,  not  a  favor, 
but  a  terrible  punishment.  We  should,  then, 
ask  for  temporal  favors  conditionally  —  that 
is,  under  the  condition  that  they  may  pro- 
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Let  us  not  be  so  solicitous  for  temporal 
favors,  which,  after  all,  may  prove  hurtful 
to  our  soul,  but  let  us  rather  pray  for  what  is 
conducive  to  our  eternal  welfare.  When  we 
pray  for  temporals,  and  God,  in  His  mercy, 
refuses  them  to  us,  it  is  because  they  would 
prove  hurtful  to  us.  'But/  says  St.  Gregory 
of  Nazianzen,  'he  who  asks  God  for  a  real 
favor  (that  is,  for  a  favor  that  is  necessary  or 
useful  for  his  salvation),  obtains  it,  for  God 
is  bountiful  and  generous,  and  readily  bestows 
His  gifts.'  'When  you  pray,'  says  St.  Am- 
brose, 'ask  for  great  things ;  ask  not  for  what 
is  transitory,  but  for  what  is  eternal.'  'We 
should  pray/  says  St.  Augustine,  'in  the 
name  and  through  the  merits  of  Jesus  Christ. 
When,  however,  we  pray  for  what  is  injurious 
to  our  soul,  we  do  not  pray  in  the  name  of 
Our  Redeemer.  In  praying  for  temporals  we 
should  be  moderate  and  timid,  asking  God 
to  give  them  to  us  provided  they  are  really 
beneficial,  and  to  withhold  them  if  they  should 
prove  hurtful.  Many,  when  they  pray,  in- 
voke God,  but  not  as  God,  for  the  object  of 
their  prayer  is  opposed  to  His  glory  and  favor- 
able to  their  passions.  They  seem  to  con- 
sider God  as  a  mere  servant  of  themselves  and 
of  thelx  passions,  such  as  pride,  covetousness, 
and  lust.   Let  us  pray,  not  for  temporals, 


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but  for  heavenly  glory  and  the  means  of 
attaining  it.  The  most  precious  and  excel- 
lent of  temporal  things  are  but  insignificant 
trifles  in  comparison  to  what  is  eternal. '  " 

When  our  prayers  for  temporal  favors, 
either  for  ourselves  or  in  behalf  of  others,  are 
not  granted,  we  should  consider  God's  refusal 
a  real  benefit  rather  than  a  misfortune.  In 
beseeching  God  for  temporals,  we  should  be 
indifferent  as  to  the  result  of  our  prayers, 
being  equally  ready  to  accept  a  refusal  or  a 
favorable  hearing  from  Him.  If  such  should 
be  our  dispositions,  God,  when  refusing  our 
request,  will  not  fail  to  compensate  us  by 
bestowing  on  us  more  excellent  favors  which 
we  do  not  think  of  asking.  "In  vain  does  a 
child  cry  for  a  sword  or  a  live  coal,"  remarks 
St.  John  Chrysostom;  "his  parents  justly 
refuse  him  what  may  prove  very  hurtful  to 
him.  In  like  manner  God  justly  and  kindly 
refuses  us  what  is  injurious  to  us ;  but,  in  His 
goodness,  He  will  give  us  something  better 
instead."  Let  us  in  all  our  prayers  aim  prin- 
cipally at  the  salvation  of  our  soul,  and  we 
shall  obtain  also  temporal  favors  from  God, 
according  to  this  saying  of  our  loving  Re- 
deemer: "Seek  ye  therefore  first  the  king- 
dom of  God  and  His  justice,  and  all  these 
things  shall  be  added  Unto  you  "  (Matt.  vi.  33) 


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For  whom  should  we  pray?  We  should, 
first  of  all,  pray  for  ourselves,  because  our 
salvation  is  our  first  and  most  important  duty. 
Although;  by  the  law  of  charity,  we  are  bound 
to  pray  for  all  men,  there  are,  nevertheless, 
some  for  whom  we  have  a  special  obligation 
or  special  reasons  to  pray.  Children  should 
daily  pray  for  their  parents,  parents  for  their 
children,  members  of  the  same  family  and 
household  or  community  for  one  another, 
inferiors  for  their  superiors,  both  ecclesias- 
tical and  civil,  and  superiors  for  their  in- 
feriors. It  is  also  incumbent  on  us  to  pray 
for  our  benefactors,  both  spiritual  and  tem- 
poral, for  our  relatives,  for  those  who  ask 
our*  prayers,  and  who  pray  for  us,  for  our 
friends,  and  for  our  enemies  also,  whosoever 
they  may  be  or  whatever  evil  they  may  have 
done  or  may  wish  us.  We  ought,  likewise, 
to  pray  for  the  perseverance  of  the  just  and 
for  the  conversion  of  sinners,  of  heretics, 
schismatics,  Jews,  and  unbelievers.  It  is  a 
most  praiseworthy  custom  to  pray  for  the 
sick,  for  those  who  are  in  their  agony,  for  all 
who  are  in  danger  of  death,  or  in  danger  of 
losing  their  innocence,  and  for  all  who  are 
in  distress,  pain,  trouble,  or  sorrow. 

It  behooves  us  daily  to  remember  in  our 
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the  souls  toward  whom  we  have  some  special 
obligation,  e.g.,  the  souls  of  our  parents,  of 
our  benefactors,  of  those  who  are  suffering 
on  our  account.  We  should  endeavor  to 
gain  many  indulgences  for  their  benefit.  If, 
during  our  life,  we  pray  for  them,  God  will, 
after  our  death,  inspire  compassionate  souls 
to  pray  for  us  when  we  are  in  purgatory,  for, 
says  our  divine  Saviour,  "with  what  measure 
you  mete,  it  shall  be  measured  to  you  again" 
(Matt.  vii.  2). 


3*  dfcental  prager  oc  AbeDttation 

Raise  Your  Heart  to  God 

i€  1  E  ARE  trave^S  to  an  unknown  land, 
to  the  land  of  eternity,  let  us  hope,  of 
endless  delight.  Our  life  on  earth  is  a  voyage 
to  that  country.  The  mistake  into  which  many 
fall  is  that  they  make  the  journey  to  eter- 
nity in  so  thoughtless  a  fashion.  You  must 
beware  of  this  folly.  Therefore  I  exhort  you 
to  raise  your  heart  to  God  daily,  by  means 
of  serious  reflection,  by  means  of  meditation 
or  mental  prayer. 

You  must  already  have  remarked  the  wide 
difference  which  frequently  exists  among  Chris- 
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form  bui  one  family.  Unfortunately,  one  not 
seldom  finds  in  the  present  day  Christians  who 
commit  sin  boldly,  and  even  with  a  sort  of 
pride ;  but  there  are,  thank  God,  other  Chris- 
tians, who  dread  nothing  so  much  as  sin. 

Whence  arises  this  difference  ?  In  the  case 
of  the  latter,  from  the  practice  of  mental 
prayer,  in  that  of  the  former,  from  the  thought- 
less manner  in  which  they  live  their  daily  life, 
and  never  reflect  upon  higher  and  eternal 
things.  Truly  it  is  not  to  be  wondered  at  ii 
a  man  who  lives  in  this  manner  veers  about 
like  a  weathercock  with  every  wind  that  blows. 
He  does  not  live  quite  like  a  Christian,  nor 
quite  like  a  heathen;  he  indeed  believes  in 
heaven  and  hell,  but  in  a  cold  and  careless 
manner. 

How  does  it  happen,  on  the  other  hand, 
that  the  true,  earnest  Christian  stands  as  firm 
amid  evil  examples  as  an  oak  which  has 
braved  a  hundred  winters?  Let  us  discover 
his  secret,  a  secret  more  valuable  by  far  than 
the  secret  of  the  alchemist.  The  true  Chris- 
tian also  has  his  temptations ;  he  has  to  fight 
with  his  own  concupiscence,  with  the  world, 
with  the  devil.  But  he  is  not  careless  and 
thoughtless ;  on  the  contrary,  he  is  watchful 
and  serious;  in  prayer  he  meditates  upon 
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faith  becomes  fervent  and  lively,  so  that  he 
does  not  fall  into  grievous  sin,  but  makes 
steady  progress  in  the  way  of  perfection. 
The  bad  and  thoughtless  Christian,  on  the 
other  hand,  boasts  that  he  believes  like  any 
good  Christian,  but  he  does  not  live  up  to  his 
profession.  For  this  reason  one  of  the  saints 
used  to  say :  "  In  my  opinion,  these  bad  Chris- 
tians ought  to  be  confined  in  an  asylum  for 
idiots ;  for  how  can  a  sensible,  reasonable  man 
believe  in  heaven  and  hell,  and  yet  go  on 
sinning  ?" 

St.  Alphonsus  Liguori  says  in  his  "  Devout 
Reflections  ":l 

"We  are  not  created  for  this  earth.  The 
end  for  which  God  has  placed  us  in  the  world 
is  this,  that  by  our  good  works  we  may  merit 
eternal  life.  'The  end  is  life  everlasting 9 
(Rom.  vi.  22).  And  therefore  St.  Eucherius 
used  to  say  that  the  only  affair  that  we  should 
attend  to  in  this  life  is  eternity;  that  is,  to 
gain  for  ourselves  a  happy  eternity,  and  escape 
a  miserable  one.  6  The  business  for  which  we 
work  is  eternity. '  If  we  make  sure  of  success 
in  this  business,  we  shall  be  happy  forever; 
if  we  fail  in  it,  we  shall  be  forever  miserable. 

"Happy  he  who  lives  with  eternity  always 

1  "Devout  Reflections  on  Various  Subjects."  translated  from 
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in  view,  with  a  lively  faith  that  he  must  shortly 
die,  and  enter  into  eternity.  'The  just  man 
liveth  by  faith/  says  the  Apostle  (Gal.  iii. 
n).  It  is  faith  that  makes  the  just  live  in 
the  grace  of  God,  and  that  gives  life  to  their 
souls,  by  detaching  them  from  earthly  affec- 
tions, and  reminding  them  of  the  eternal  goods 
which  God  holds  out  to  those  who  love  Him. 

"St.  Teresa  used  to  say  that  all  sins  had 
their  origin  in  a  want  of  faith.  Therefore,  in 
order  to  overcome  our  passions  and  tempta- 
tions, we  must  frequently  revive  our  faith  by 
saying:  'I  believe  in  the  life  everlasting.  I 
believe  that  after  this  life,  which  for  me  will 
quickly  finish,  there  is  an  eternal  life,  either 
full  of  delights,  or  full  of  torments,  which  will 
be  my  lot,  according  to  my  merits  or  demerits.1 " 

Raise  your  heart  to  God  by  meditation, 
by  mental  prayer.  Only  in  this  way  will  your 
hope,  as  well  as  your  faith,  be  maintained  and 
kept  from  degenerating  into  presumption  or 
despair. 

The  sinner  often  resembles  the  ostrich 
which  lives  in  the  sandy  deserts  of  Africa. 
When  it  is  pursued  it  buries  its  head  in  the 
deep  sand,  that  it  may  not  perceive  its  pursuer, 
and  imagines  itself  to  be  unseen ;  all  too  late 
it  discovers  its  mistake,  when  the  fatal  bullet 
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fashion  do  sinners  act.  They  reflect  not  upon 
the  mighty  hunter,  Death,  and  refuse  to  think 
of  him ;  but  this  does  not  prevent  him  from 
coming,  and  his  cruel  arrow  fails  not  to  reach 
its  mark.  How  terrible  a  thing  it  is  thus  to 
trifle  with  death ! 

Wherefore,  raise  your  heart  to  God,  raise 
it  frequently  to  Him,  every  morning  and  eve- 
ning at  least !  Raise  your  heart  to  God  in  the 
morning,  by  making  a  firm  resolution  to  avoid 
this  or  that  besetting  sin  and  to  overcome  your 
predominant  passion.  Raise  it  to  God  in  the 
evening,  by  repenting  of  your  sins,  by  medi- 
tating on  death,  judgment,  heaven  and  hell, 
and  by  resolving  to  lead  a  more  holy,  a  more 
virtuous  life.  Pray  every  night  for  the  grace 
of  perseverance. 

Keep  yourself  all  through  the  day  in  the 
presence  of  God.  St.  Basil  says:  "If  you 
wish  to  find  a  short  and  compendious  method, 
which  contains  in  itself  all  other  means,  and  is 
most  efficacious  for  overcoming  every  tempta- 
tion and  difficulty,  and  for  acquiring  perfec- 
tion, it  is  the  exercise  of  the  presence  of  God." 

St.  Bonaventure  declares:  "In  the  midst 
of  our  employments  we  ought  to  have  God 
present  to  our  minds,  in  imitation  of  the  holy 
angels  who,  when  they  are  sent  to  attend  on 
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this  exterior  ministry,  as  never  to  be  drawn 
from  their  interior  attention  to  God." 

In  the  words  of  St.  Augustine,  "God  sees 
thee;  go  in  where  thou  wilt,  He  sees  thee; 
light  thy  lamp,  He  sees  thee ;  quench  its  light, 
He  sees  thee.  Fear  Him  Who  ever  beholds 
thee.  If  thou  wilt  sin,  seek  a  place  where  He 
can  not  see  thee,  and  then  do  what  thou  wilt." 

And  again  St.  Basil  exclaims:  "Who  shall 
dare,  in  presence  of  his  prince,  to  do  what 
displeases  that  prince?" 

The  Royal  Psalmist  says:  "I  remembered 
the  days  of  old,  I  meditated  on  all  Thy  works : 
I  mused  upon  the  works  of  Thy  hands. 
Make  the  way  known  to  me  (O  Lord),  wherein 
I  should  walk;  for  I  have  lifted  up  my  sou) 
to  Thee"  (Ps.  cxlii.  5,  8). 

As  we  read  in  "  The  Crown  of  Jesus  "  :  "We 
can  meditate  when  we  sit  in  the  house ;  when 
we  walk  on  the  way ;  when  we  lie  down ;  when 
we  rise  up.  We  can  meditate  by  considering 
all  earthly  things  as  types  of  holy  truths.  In 
trees,  the  wood  of  the  cross,  our  Redemption ; 
in  dust,  our  origin.  In  the  sky,  heaven  our 
reward.  In  the  stars,  the  heavenly  mansions 
of  those  who  by  their  glorious  deeds  have 
brought  many  to  justice.  In  the  moon,  the 
Queen  of  heaven.  In  the  sun,  the  Son  of 
justice.    In  the  sea,  the  ocean  of  eternity. 


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In  the  waves,  the  progress  of  time.  In  the 
seashore  covered  with  the  waters,  our  mor- 
tality. In  the  footmarks  on  the  sand  erased, 
fame.  In  the  sudden  darkness,  mortal  sin. 
In  the  bright  light,  God's  grace.  In  the  gentle 
wind,  the  breath  of  the  Holy  Ghost  the  Com- 
forter. In  bread,  the  Blessed  Sacrament, 
the  true  Bread  of  life.  In  water,  the  cleans- 
ing grace  of  baptism.  In  oil,  the  anointing  of 
the  young  and  of  the  sick.  In  the  sound  of 
the  clock,  the  irrevocable  progress  of  time. 

"We  can  meditate  by  adoring  the  presence 
01  God  all  around  us,  as  we  walk  in  the  midst 
of  Him,  or  as  causing  by  His  Presence  in  each 
object  we  behold,  its  continued  existence  and 
its  qualities  of  good.  We  can  adore  God  in 
the  center  of  our  heart,  dwelling  there  as  in 
a  temple,  and  by  a  spiritual  union  uniting  to 
Himself  the  soul  in  grace. 

"We  meditate  by  reading  slowly,  devoutly, 
a  spiritual  book,  with  pious  affections  and 
practical  resolutions.  We  meditate  by  con- 
templating with  true  dispositions  the  image 
v  of  the  crucifix,  or  the  tabernacle  over  the  altar 
where,  in  His  sacramental  presence,  our 
sweetest  Jesus  reposes.  We  meditate  by 
hearing  the  holy  Mass,  uniting  ourselves  with 
Jesus  in  His  sacrifice.  We  meditate  while  we 
devoutly  make  the  stations  of  the  cross,  or 


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recite  the  holy  Rosary  in  honor  of  the  mys- 
teries of  the  life  of  Our  Lord  and  the  Blessed 
Virgin  Mary.  We  meditate  when  we  hu 
teriorly  consider  and  apply  to  our  soul's  need 
each  petition  of  the  Pater y  or  other  prayer. 
We  meditate  when  we  reverently  contemplate 
in  others  the  type  of  God's  mercy  or  power." 

The  soul  that  practises  meditation,  accord- 
ing to  the  Royal  Prophet,  is  like  a  tree  planted 
by  the  running  water.  It  flourishes  and 
brings  forth  fruit  in  due  time.  "Blessed  is 
the  man  who  hath  not  walked  in  the  counsel 
of  the  ungodly,  nor  stood  in  the  way  of  sinners, 
nor  sat  in  the  chair  of  pestilence.  But  his 
will  is  in  the  law  of  the  Lord,  and  on  His  law 
he  shall  meditate  day  and  night.  And  he 
shall  be  like  a  tree  which  is  planted  near  the 
running  waters,  which  shall  bring  forth  its 
fruit  in  due  season.  And  his  leaf  shall  not 
fall  off :  and  all  whatsoever  he  shall  do,  shall 
prosper  "  (Ps.  i.  1-3).  Let  us  mark  the  words  : 
"It  brings  forth  its  fruit  in  due  time"  which 
means  at  the  time  that  he  has  some  trial, 
some  sorrow,  some  contempt  to  endure.  St. 
Chrysostom  compares  meditation  to  a  foun- 
tain gushing  in  the  midst  of  a  garden.  Just 
as  a  garden  that  is  freely  watered  brings  forth 
an  abundance  of  flowers  and  foliage,  so  does 
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God  the  pleasing  sight  of  ever  increasing 
virtues.  Her  holy  desires  and  aspirations  are 
constantly  ascending  like  a  sweet  odor  to 
heaven.  But  whence  has  she  received  the 
first  seeds  of  good  ?  From  meditation,  which 
daily  sheds  fruitful  dew  on  her  heart.  "Thy 
plants  are  a  parq/lise  of  pomegranates  with 
the  fruits  of  the  orchard.  .  .  .  The  fountain 
of  gardens,  the  well  of  living  waters,  which 
run  with  a  strong  stream  from  Libanus" 
(Cant.  iv.  13,  15).  If  the  fountains  of  the 
garden  were  to  dry  up,  the  flowers  and  foliage 
would  soon  wither  for  lack  of  water. 

So  it  is  with  the  soul.  As  long  as  it  medi- 
tates, we  find  in  it  charity,  modesty,  humility, 
and  mortification.  But  let  mental  prayer  be 
neglected,  and  vanity,  frivolity,  love  of  ease 
and  worldly  pleasures,  want  of  recollection  and 
devotion,  neglect  of  mortification  —  all  these 
are  the  result.  Water  is  wanting,  the  spirit 
is  dried  up.  "My  soul  is  as  earth  without 
water  unto  Thee"  (Ps.  cxlii.  6).  The  poor 
soul  has  forsaken  mental  prayer,  and  the  gar- 
den of  her  heart  is  parched.  It  grows  drier 
and  harder  day  by  day.  St.  Chrysostom 
looks  upon  such  a  soul  as  not  only  sick,  but 
even  lifeless.  "He  who  no  longer  prays  to 
God,"  he  Says,  "who  no  longer  desires  con- 
stant communion  with  Him,  is  dead."  When 


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the  soul  ceases  to  kneel  in  prayer  before  God, 
she  dies. 

St.  Ignatius  of  Lpyola  says,  "Meditation 
is  the  shortest  road  to  perfection."  He  who 
makes  great  progress  in  mental  prayer  makes 
great  progress,  also,  in  perfection.  It  is  in 
the  time  of  meditation  thjt  the  soul  is  re- 
plenished with  holy  thoughts,  devout  aspira- 
tions and  desires,  good  resolutions,  and  most 
fervent  love  of  God. 

*T~1  ord,  Thou  hast  made  this  wondrous  soul 

*  All  for  Thyself  alone ; 
Ah,  send  Thy  sweet  transforming  grace 
To  make  it  more  Thine  own ! 

4*  Wow  to  practise  ASental  firager 

""In  my  meditation  a  fire  shall  flame  out"  (Ps. 
xxxviii.  4). 

ake  at  least  a  short  meditation  every  day.  Men- 
tal prayer  is  a  more  appropriate  and  compre- 
hensive term  for  that  spiritual  exercise  which  is  so 
highly  praised  and  commended  by  the  saints  and  so 
conducive  to  holiness  and  perfection. 

Mental  prayer  is  within  the  reach  of  all  who  ear- 
nestly desire  their  salvation.  Father  Wilberforce  says : 
u  In  order  to  pray  with  fruit  and  without  distraction 
it  is  most  useful  and  almost  necessary  to  spend  some 
time  in  meditation  or  pious  reflection  on  some  super- 
natural truth,  and  from  this  fact  the  whSle  exercise  is 
often  called  meditation  instead  of  mental  prayer. 


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"  In  mental  prayer  meditation  (the  exercise  of  the 
intellect)  is  only  a  means  to  the  end,  which  is  the 
elevation  of  the  soul  to  God  —  conversation  with 
God.  When  thinking  and  reflecting  the  soul  speaks 
to  itself,  reasons  with  itself ;  in  prayer  that  follows 
it  speaks  to  God."  It  is  plain  that  mental  prayer  or 
meditation  is  something  more  than  mere  spiritual 
reading. 

But  we  can  easily  turn  our  spiritual  reading  into  a 
meditation,  as,  for  instance,  when  we  read  only  a 
few  lines  at  a  time  from  "  The  Following  of  Christ "; 
then  meditate,  reflect,  consider  our  own  conduct 
in  connection  with  the  subject  treated,  make  devout 
acts  and  pious  resolutions,  and  finally  pray  to  God 
for  His  grace  that  we  may  conquer  our  wicked  inclina- 
tions, practise  some  particular  virtue,  and  lead  a  holy 
life.  After  this  we  can  read  a  few  more  lines ;  then 
meditate  again. 

Bishop  Challoner  in  his  translation  of  "  The  Follow- 
ing of  Christ "  or  "The  Imitation  of  Christ,"  as  this 
golden  book  is  sometimes  called,  has  added  some  ex- 
cellent practical  reflections  at  the  end  of  each  chapter. 

"  Meditation,"  as  Madame  Cecilia  says  in  her 
admirable  work,  "At  the  Feet  of  Jesus,"  "consists  in 
occupying  ourselves  mentally  and  prayerfully  with 
some  mystery  of  the  Faith.  We  call  to  mind  the  chief 
facts,  ponder  over  them,  and  then  stir  up  our  will 
to  regulate  our  conduct  in  consequence.  Hence 
meditation  is  an  exercise  of  the  faculties  of  our  soul  — 
memory j  understanding,  and  will. 11 

"Meditation,  as  a  part  of  mental  prayer"  says  St. 
Francis  of  Sales,  "is  an  attentive  thought  voluntarily 
repeated  or  entertained  in  the  mind  to  excite  the  wtU> 
to  holy  and  salutary  affections  and  resolutions."  It 
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prove  our  minds  and  to  store  up  information  ;  we 
meditate  to  move  the  will  to  pray  and  to  embrace 
what  is  good.  We  study  that  we  may  know ;  we  medi- 
tate  that  we  may  pray. 

"In  mental  prayer,"  says  St.  Alphonsus,  "medi- 
tation is  che  needle,  which  only  passes  through  that 
it  may  draw  after  it  the  golden  thread,  which  is  com- 
posed )i  affections,  resolutions,  and  petitions." 

As  soon  as  you  feel  an  impulse  to  pray  while  medi- 
tating, give  way  to  it  at  once  in  the  best  way  you  can, 
by  devout  acts  and  petitions ;  in  other  words,  begin 
your  conversation  with  God  on  the  subject  about 
which  you  have  been  thinking. 

In  order  to  help  the  mind  in  this  pious  exercise  we 
must  have  some  definite  subject  of  thought  upon 
which  it  is  well  to  read  either  a  text  of  Holy  Scripture 
or  a  few  lines  out  of  some  other  holy  book ;  for  in- 
stance, "The  Spiritual  Exercises  of  St.  Ignatius," 
"The  Following  of  Christ,"  "The  Spiritual  Combat; " 
Challoner's  "Think  Well  On't;"  St.  Alphonsus 
Liguori's  "  Devout  Reflections,"  or  "  The  Way  of  Sal- 
vation," "The  Love  of  Christ,"  and  "The  Blessed 
Eucharist;"  St.  Francis  of  Sales'  "Introduction 
to  a  Devout  Life,"  "  Meditations  for  Retreats,"  and 
other  works;  Bishop  Hedley's  "Retreat;"  Cochem's 
"Meditations  on  the  Four  Last  Things;"  Baxter's 
"  Meditations  for  Every  Day  in  the  Year;  "  or  any  one 
of  the  popular  books  of  meditation  used  by  Religious, 
such  as  Hamon's,  De  Brandt's,  Segneri's,  Vercruysse's, 
and  Ilg's  "  Meditations  on  the  Life  and  Passion  of  Our 
Lord."  Father  Gallwey's  "  Watches  of  the  Passion/' 
and  Da  Bergamo's  "  Thoughts  and  Affections  on  the 
Passion  "  are  worthy  of  the  highest  commendation. 

St.  Alphonsus  says:  "It  is  good  to  meditate  upon 
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us  above  all  meditate  upon  the  Passion  of  Christ." 
This  saint,  the  great  "Doctor  of  prayer,"  has  given  us 
a  beautiful  work  on  "  The  Passion." 

St.  Teresa  tells  us  that  in  her  meditations  she 
helped  herself  with  a  book  for  seventeen  years.  By 
reading  the  points  of  a  meditation  from  a  book,  the 
mind  is  rendered  attentive  and  is  set  on  a  train  of 
thought.  Further  to  help  the  mind  you  can  ask  your- 
self some  such  questions  as  the  following :  What  does 
this  mean  ?  What  lesson  does  it  teach  me  ?  What 
has  been  my  conduct  regarding  this  matter  ?  What 
have  I  done,  what  shall  I  do,  and  how  shall  I  do  it  ? 
What  particular  virtue  must  I  practise  ?  But  do  not 
forget  to  pray. 

Do  not  imagine,  moreover,  that  it  is  necessary  to 
wait  for  a  great  fire  to  flame  up  in  your  soul,  but  cher- 
ish the  little  spark  that  you  have  got.  Above  all, 
never  give  way  to  the  mistaken  notion  that  you  must 
restrain  yourself  from  prayer  in  order  to  go  through 
all  the  thoughts  suggested  by  your  book,  or  because 
your  prayer  does  not  appear  to  have  a  close  connection 
with  the  subject  of  your  meditation.  This  would 
simply  be  to  turn  from  God  to  your  own  thoughts  or 
to  those  of  some  other  man. 

To  meditate  means  in  general  nothing  else  than  to 
reflect  seriously  on  some  subject.  Meditation,  as 
mental  prayer,  is  a  serious  reflection  on  some  religious 
truth  or  event,  with  reference  and  application  to 
ourselves,  in  order  thereby  to  excite  in  us  certain 
pious  sentiments,  such  as  contrition,  humility,  faith, 
hope,  charity,  etc.,  and  to  move  our  will  to  form  good 
resolutions  conformable  to  these  pious  sentiments. 
Such  an  exercise  has  naturally  a  beneficial  influence 
on  our  soul  and  greatly  conduces  to  enlighten  our  mind 
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Meditation  is  a  great  means  to  salvation.  It  aids 
as  powerfully  in  the  pursuit  of  our  destiny,  to  know 
God,  to  love  Him,  to  serve  Him  that  we  may  be 
happy  with  Him  forever ;  it  helps  us  to  know  our- 
selves and  to  discover  the  means  of  avoiding  and 
correcting  our  vices,  our  faults,  and  weaknesses;  it 
reveals  to  us  the  dangers  to  which  our  salvation  is 
exposed  and  leads  us  to  pray  with  a  contrite  and 
humble  heart  for  the  necessary  graces  to  cope  with 
temptations,  to  control  our  passions,  and  to  lead  a 
holy  life.  Mental  prayer  inflames  our  hearts  with  che 
love  of  God  and  strengthens  us  to  do  His  holy  will 
with  zeal  and  perseverance.  9 

As  regards  the  place  of  meditation,  St.  Alphonsus 
says: 

"  We  can  meditate  in  every  place,  at  home  or  else- 
where, even  in  walking  and  at  our  work.  How  many 
are  there  who,  not  having  any  better  opportunity, 
raise  their  hearts  to  God  and  apply  their  minds  to 
mental  prayer,  without  leaving  their  occupations,  then- 
work,  or  who  meditate  even  while  traveling.  He  who 
seeks  God  will  find  Him,  everywhere  and  at  all  times. 
The  most  appropriate  place  for  meditation,  however, 
is  the  cLurch,  in  the  presence  of  Jesus  Christ  in  the 
Blessed  Sacrament." 

"  Not  a  few  pious  persons,"  says  Father  Girardey  in 
his  "  Popular  Instructions  on  Prayer,  "  "before  setting 
out  for  their  daily  occupations,  go  to  Mass  in  the  early 
hours  of  the  morning,  mako  their  meditation  during 
the  Holy  Sacrifice,  and  thus  draw  on  themselves  the 
divine  blessing  for  the  whole  day. 

"As  regards  the  time  of  meditation,  it  would  be  well 
if  we  were  to  make  a  meditation  both  in  the  morning 
and  in  the  evening.  If  this  is  not  feasible,  we  should, 
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the  day.  The  reason  is  because  in  the  morning  we  are 
fresh  in  mind  and  have  as  yet  hardly  any  cause  for  dis- 
tractions, while  later  in  the  day  we  are  apt  to  be  more 
or  less  absorbed  by  our  occupations  and  other  worldly 
matters.  Moreover,  by  a  good  meditation  in  the 
morning  we  begin  the  day  well,  drawing  down  God's 
blessing  on  us,  and  deriving  grace  and  strength  to 
avoid  sin  and  fulfil  our  obligations.  When  we  make 
our  meditation  in  the  morning,  we  ought  to  prepare 
its  subject  on  the  previous  night  before  retiring  to  rest, 
and  make  thereon  some  brief  reflections  before  falling 
asleep,  and  also  after  rising  in  the  morning.  We 
ought,  moreover,  to  recall  our  meditation  to  mind 
from  time  to  time  during  the  day,  recommending  our 
resolution  to  the  Blessed  Virgin  by  a  Hail  Mary. 

"We  should  endeavor  to  spend  at  least  a  quarter 
of  an  hour  daily  in  mental  prayer.  The  saints  used 
daily  to  spend  many  hours  therein ;  and  when  they 
had  much  to  do  they  would  subtract  some  hours  from 
the  time  allotted  to  their  sleep,  in  order  to  devote 
them  to  this  holy  exercise.  If  we  can  not  spend  in  it 
half  an  hour  every  day,  let  us  at  least  devote  to  it  a 
quarter  of  an  hour.  The  longer  and  the  more  fervent 
our  mental  prayer,  the  more  we  shall  like  it,  and  we 
shall  learn  by  our  own  experience  the  truth  of  the  say- 
ing of  the  Royal  Prophet:  '  Taste  and  see  thati  the 
Lord  is  sweet '  (Ps.  xxxiii.  9). 

"Pope  Benedict  XIV  grants  to  all  the  faithful 
making  mental  prayer  devoutly  for  a  whole  month 
for  half  an  hour,  or  at  least  a  quarter  of  an  hour  every 
day,  a  plenary  indulgence,  if,  truly  penitent,  after  con- 
fession and  holy  communion,,  they  devoutly  pray  for 
the  intentions  of  the  Church.  This  indulgence  is  ap- 
plicable to  the  souls  in  purgatory. 

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prayer  it  is  very  profitable,  and  perhaps  more  useful 
than  any  other  act,  to  address  repeated  petitions  to 
God,  asking  with  great  humility  and  unbounded  con- 
fidence for  His  graces  —  such  as  His  light,  resignation 
in  adversity,  patience,  perseverance,  etc.,  but,  above 
all,  for  the  inestimable  gift  of  His  holy  love.  1  By 
obtaining  divine  love/  says  St.  Francis  of  Sales,  '  we 
obtain  all  graces;'  'For/  says  St.  Alphonsus,  '  he 
who  truly  loves  God  with  all  his  heart,  will,  of  himself, 
abstain  from  causing  Him  the  least  displeasure,  and 
will  strive  to  please  Him  to  the  best  of  his  ability.' 
If  we  feel  dry  or  despondent  and  unable  to  meditate 
or  pray  well,  let  us  repeat  many  times  as  earnestly  as 
possible :  '  My  Jesus,  mercy! '  '  Lord,  for  Thy  mer- 
cy's sake,  assist  me!'    1  My  God,  I  love  Thee  !' 

"Let  us  offer  all  our  petitions  for  grace  in  the 
name  and  through  the  merits  of  Jesus  Christ,  and  we 
shall  surely  obtain  all  that  we  ask.  '  Mental  prayer,' 
said  a  holy  soul,  *  is  the  breathing  of  the  soul,  as  in 
corporal  breathing  the  air  is  first  inhaled  and  then  ex- 
haled, so  in  mental  prayer  the  soul  first  receives  light 
and  other  graces  from  God,  and  then  by  act?  of  self- 
offering  and  love,  it  gives  itself  whoUy  to  Him.' 

"Before  concluding  the  meditation,  we  should 
make  some  specified  good  resolution,  appropriate 
as  far  as  possible  to  the  subject  of  our  meditation. 
This  resolution  should  be  directed  to  the  shunning  of 
some  sin,  or  of  some  occasion  of  sin,  to  the  correction 
of  some  defect,  or  to  the  practice  of  some  act  of  vir- 
tue during  the  day. 

"The  preparation  of  our  meditation  consists  of  (i) 
an  act  of  faith  in  the  presence  of  God,  and  of  adoration; 
(2)  an  act  of  humility  and  of  contrition,  and  (3)  an 
act  of  petition  for  light.  We  should  then  recommend 
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Hail  Mary ,  and  also  to  St.  Joseph,  to  our  Guardian 
Angel,  and  to  our  holy  patrons.  These  acts  should  be 
brief  but  very  earnest  and  fervent. 

"The  conclusion  of  our  meditation  consists  of  these 
three  acts :  (1)  thanksgiving  to  God  for  the  light  He 
imparted  to  us ;  (2)  purposing  to  fulfil  our  good  reso- 
lutions at  once;  and  (3)  beseeching  the  eternal 
Father,  for  the  love  of  Jesus  and  Mary,  to  grant  us  the 
grace  and  strength  to  put  them  into  practice.  Before 
finishing  our  meditation  let  us  never  omit  to  recom- 
mend to  God  the  souls  in  purgatory  and  poor  sinners. 
In  concluding  our  mental  prayer  let  us,  after  the  advice 
of  St.  Francis  of  Sales,  pick  out  a  thought  or  an  affec- 
tion from  our  mental  prayer,  in  order  to  reflect  on  it 
or  repeat  it  from  time  to  time  durjng  the  day." 


prager  for  AScbttation1 

Preparatory  Prayer 

ACT  OF  THE  DIVINE  PRESENCE 

God,  I  firmly  believe  that  Thou  art  every- 
where present  and  seest  all  things.  Tljou 
seest  my  nothingness,  my  inconstancy,  my  sinfulness. 
Thou  seest  me  in  all  my  actions ;  Thou  seest  me  in  this 
my  meditation.  I  bow  down  before  Thee,  and  wor- 
ship Thy  divine  majesty  with  my  whole  being. 
Cleanse  my  heart  from  all  vain,  wicked,  and  distracting 
thoughts.  Enlighten  my  understanding,  and  in- 
flame my  will,  that  I  may  pray  with  reverence,  atten- 
tion, and  devotion. 

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Prayer 

OGod,  my  Lord  and  my  Creator,  look  graciously 
on  Thy  child,  the  work  of  Thy  hands,  and  merci- 
fully grant  me  the  help  of  Thy  grace,  that  all  my  in- 
tentions and  acts  during  this  meditation  may  be  di- 
rected purely  to  the  service  and  praise  of  Thy  divine 
majesty,  through  Christ  our  Lord. 

OFFERING  OF  THE  RESOLUTIONS 

y  God,  I  offer  Thee  these  resolutions;  unless 
Thou  deignest  to  bless  them,  I  can  not  be  faith- 
ful to  them.  From  Thy  goodness,  then,  I  hope  to 
obtain  this  blessing  which  I  ask  of  Thee  in  the 
name  and  through  the  merits  of  Jesus,  my  divine 
Saviour. 

Holy  Virgin,  Mother  of  my  God,  who  art  also  my 
Mother,  my  good  angel,  and  my  holy  patron  saint 
obtain  for  me  the  grace  to  keep  these  resolutions  with 
perfect  fidelity. 

5.  ;&jaculatorg  pragev* 

IT  would  be  well  if  every  breath  could  be  a  loving 
sigh  to  God,  and  if  every  moment  could  be  filled 
with  the  thought  of  God.  If  this  can  not  be,  form 
a  habit  of  recollecting  yourself  from  time  to  time; 
the  more  frequently  the  better.  Let  the  striking 
of  the  hour  be  a  signal  for  recalling  the  presence 
of  God.  Accustom  yourself  to  the  easy  and  fre- 
quent use  of  ejaculatory  prayers.  We  need  but  to 
love  in  order  to  pray  and  to  sigh  for  God.  These 
outpourings  of  the  heart  proceed  from  the  Holy 


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Spirit ;  they  are  a  language  of  love  readily  understood 
by  this  God  of  love.  We  naturally  think  of  what  we 
love ;  hence  we  can  not  say  we  love  God  if  we  rarely 
or  never  think  of  Him. 

"Aspire  to  God,"  says  St.  Francis  of  Sales,  "  with 
short  but  frequent  outpourings  of  the  heart. 

"  As  those  who  are  influenced  by  human  and  nat- 
ural love  have  their  minds  and  hearts  constantly  fixed 
on  the  objects  of  their  affections ;  as  they  speak  often 
in  their  praise,  and  when  absent  lose  no  opportunity  of 
expressing  by  letters  this  affection  for  them,  and  can 
not  even  pass  a  tree  without  inscribing  on  the  bark  the 
name  of  their  beloved ;  so  those  who  are  possessed  of 
divine  love  have  their  minds  and  hearts  constantly 
turned  toward  the  divine  object  of  their  love;  th«y 
are  ever  thinking  of  Him,  they  long  after  Him ;  they 
aspire  to  Him,  and  frequently  speak  of  Him;  and 
were  it  possible,  would  engrave  in  the  hearts  of  all 
mankind  the  name  of  their  beloved  Jesus." 

Make  use  of  short  indtdgenced  prayers.  Ejaculations 
approved  by  the  Church  are  certainly  most  com- 
mendable. 

Lift,  O  Christian,  lift  thine  eyes 

To  thy  home  beyond  the  skies ; 

Eternal  bliss  awaits  thee  there 

With  which  earth's  joys  can  not  compare. 


6.  Gbe  Bpo6tlc0bip  ot  prager 


"We  must  always  pray,  and  not  faint" 
(Luke  xviii.  i). 
"Pray  without  ceasing"  (i  Thess.  v.  17). 

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(PSJhe  League  of  the  Sacred  Heart  is  the 
proper  name  of  the  "Apostleship  of 
Pra}Ter"  as  an  association.  Its  associates 
league  together  in  certain  easy  but  strong  de- 
votions to  the  Sacred  Heart  of  Jesus,  to  obtain 
His  Intentions,  and  their  own,  thus  practis- 
ing an  "  Apostleship  of  Prayer/ '  with  mutual 
share  in  merits.  It  numbers  30,000,000 
associates  in  all  parts  of  the  world,  in- 
cluding nearly  all  Religious  Orders.  Its 
motto  is  Thy  Kingdom  Come, 

Its  devotions  are  the  Three  Degrees. 

First  Degree:  Every  morning  offer  your 
prayers,  works,  and  sufferings  to  the  Sacred 
Heart.  It  may  be  done  in  your  own  words. 
Nothing  more  is  required  of  the  members. 

Those  whose  zeal  prompts  them  to  do  more 
may  also  practise  the  devotions  of  the  second 
and  third  degrees,  and  gain  thereby  many 
indulgences. 

Practice  of  the  Second  Degree:  Members 
join  Rosary  Bands,  and  say  daily  one  decade 
of  the  Rosary,  viz.:  one  Our  Father,  ten 
Hail  Marys,  and  one  Glory  be  to  the  Father, 
etc. 

Practice  of  the  Third  Degree:  Members 
offer  a  monthly  or  weekly  Communion  of 
Reparation  for  sins  against  Our  Lord  in  the 
holy  Sacrament  of  the  Altar. 

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I.  Each  associate's  name  must  be  reg- 
istered at  a  local  center.  Apply  to  any  Jes- 
uit Father  or  to  your  parish  priests. 

II.  Each  associate  receives  a  certificate  of 
admission. 

Morning  Offering  of  the  Apostleship  of  Prayer 

C\  my  God,  I  offer  Thee  my  prayers,  works, 
and  sufferings  this  day  in  union  with  the 
Sacred  Heart  of  Jesus,  for  the  intentions  for 
which  He  pleads  and  offers  Himself  in  holy 
Mass,  in  thanksgiving  for  Thy  favors,  in  rep- 
aration for  our  offenses,  and  for  the  peti- 
tions of  all  bur  associates;  especially  this 
month  for  the  particular  intention  of  the, 
Apostleship  of  Prayer. 

or: 

Q,  Jesus,  through  the  immaculate  heart  of 
Mary,  I  offer  Thee  my  prayers,  works,  and 
sufferings  of  this  day  for  all  the  intentions  of 
Thy  Sacred,  Heart,  in  union  with  the  Holy 
Sacrifice  of  the  Mass  throughout  the  world, 
for  the  intentions  of  all  our  associates  and  in 
particular  for  the  intention  recommended  by 
our  Holy  Father,  the  Pope. 

You  know  now  that  as  members  of  the 
League  of  the  Sacred  Heart  only  one  duty  is 
imposed  on  you,  viz.,  to  make  the  Morning 


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Offering.  This  may  be  done  while  you  are 
walking  from  one  room  into  another.  It 
takes  none  of  your  time,  it  costs  no  money, 
it  gives  no  pain.  It  requires  only  an  act  of 
your  will.  But  you  share  every  day  in  the 
prayers  and  good  works  of  30,000,000  as- 
sociates, and  of  nearly  all  the  Religious 
Orders  in  the  world.  You  gain  numerous  in- 
dulgences, thereby  satisfying  for  temporal 
punishments  that  may  be  due  on  account  of 
your  sins  and  omissions,  and  saving  yourself 
from  a  longer  purgatory.  By  these  indulgences 
you  may  also  help  your  friends  and  other 
poor  souls  who  have  gone  before  you  into  the 
next  world,  and  who  will  in  gratitude  become 
•your  intercessors  forever.  You  may  keep 
away  afflictions  and  trials  that  may  be  now 
in  store  for  you  on  account  of  your  luke- 
warmness.  You  will  surely  receive  from 
God  more  abundant  spiritual  and  temporal 
blessings. 

"This  devotion  of  the  Morning  Offering/' 
says  Father  Rickaby,  S.J.,1  "rests  on  the 
main  and  essential  principles  of  Christianity ; 
namely,  that  in  Christ  we  have  access  to  the 
Father  (Eph.  ii.  18) ;  that  there  is  no  salvation 
in  any  other,  no  other  name  under  heaven 
given  to  man,  whereby  we  are  to  be  saved 

»  Father  Rickaby,  S.J.,  "Ye  are  Christ's." 


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(Acts  iv.  12)  ;  that  this  salvation  was  wrought 
out  by  the  death  of  Christ  on  the  cross,  who 
made  peace  through  the  blood  of  His  cross, 
blotted  out  the  handwriting  that  was  against 
us,  and  took  it  away,  nailing  it  to  the  cross 
(Col.  i.  20 ;  ii.  14) ;  that  this  redeeming  sac- 
rifice and  death  of  Our  Saviour  is  continually 
shown  forth  and  re-enacted  in  His  own  very 
body  and  blood,  made  present  at  the  con- 
secration in  holy  Mass  (1  Cor.  xi.  24 ;  Luke 
xxii.  19). 

"Many  things  Our  Lord  intends  and  wills 
only  conditionally  if  men  co-operate  with  Him. 
Thus  He  does  not  intend  to  convert  the 
Chinese,  unless  missionaries  go  to  China. 
Prayers  are  a  sort  of  missionaries.  Many 
souls  will  be  converted  if  they  are  well  prayed 
for,  and  not  otherwise.  But  the  most  effica- 
cious prayer  is  that  which  goes  up  in  closest 
union  with  Christ  crucified,  pleading  in 
sacrifice  for  us.  Christ  crucified  thus  pleads 
in  every  Mass.  In  every  Mass,  as  the  Church 
says,  'the  memory  of  His,  Passion  is  cele- 
brated anew.'  t  can  not  spend  my  day  in 
hearing  Mass,  traveling  from  altar  to  altar 
It  is  not  God's  purpose  that  I  should  do  that. 
But  the  Morning  Offering  of  the  Apostleship 
of  Prayer,  as  sanctioned  by  the  Holy  See, 
puts  me  in  relation  withvevery  Mass  that  is 


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said  that  day,  and  lays  upon  every  Christian 
altar  my  work  and  my  play,  my  words  and 
thoughts,  my  pains  and  sorrows,  my  delights 
and  joys,  and  every  conscious  action  of  my 
will  —  always  excepting  that  which  is  sinful, 
and  so  unacceptable,  incapable  of  entering 
into  holy  union  with  the  oblation  of  the  body 
and  blood  of  my  Saviour.  When  I  lie  down 
to  rest  at  night,  I  may  ask  myself:  4 Of  all 
that  I  have  done  to-day,  of  all  my  goings  and 
comings,  what  shall  endure  to  my  eternal 
good  ?  What  have  I  laid  up  in  the  form  of 
treasure  for  heaven  ? '  And,  provided  I  have 
spent  the  day  in  the  state  of  grace  I  may 
answer :  '  All  and  evei'y  one  of  my  deliberate 
acts  of  will  that  were  right  in  themselves,  and, 
very  signally  and  specially,  all  that  has 
received  the  consecration  of  my  Morning 
Offering. '  Of  my  strivings  after  the  good 
things  of  this  life,  some  will  succeed,  others 
will  fail:  but  alike  in  success  and  failure, 
practising  the  Apostleship  of  Prayer,  I  may 
take  to  myself  the  Apostle's  consoling  words : 
'Be  ye  steadfast  and  immovable,  always 
abounding  in  the  work  of  the  Lord,  knowing 
that  your  labor  is  not  vain  in  the  Lord'" 
(i  Cor.  xv.  58). 


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7.  Continual  prater 

*Q*propos  of  the  Apostleship  of  Prayer,  a 
^  few  words  on  continual  prayer  will  not 
be  out  of  place.  The  Gospel  says :  1 '  We  must 
always  pray  and  not  faint,"  and  St.  Paul  ex- 
horts us  "to  pray  without  ceasing."  What 
does  this  mean?  The  Gospel  seems  to  en- 
join continual  prayer.  How  can  we  "  pray 
without  ceasing"?  We  can  not  be  always 
engaged  in  either  vocal  or  mental  prayer. 
Father  Grou,  S.J.,  has  a  chapter  on  this  sub- 
ject in  his  book  "  How  to  Pray."  He  says: 
"The  words  of  the  Gospel  ought  to  have 
opened  our  eyes  to  see  the  necessity  of  an- 
other kind  of  prayer,  which  is  of  such  a  nature 
that  every  Christian  can  apply  himself  to  it 
continually.  And  what  is  this  prayer  ?  It  is 
the  essential,  the  most  absolutely  necessary 
part  of  prayer,  that  which  alpne  draws  God's 
attention  on  us,  that  which  gives  value  to  all 
the  rest ;  in  one  word,  it  is  the  prayer  of  the 
heart.  This  can  be  made  without  any  in- 
terruption. No  other  can.  So  it  is  evi- 
dently this  that  is  of  precept,  and  there  is 
no  need  of  making  any  restriction  of  which  the 
words  do  not  seem  to  admit.  It  is  the  prayer 
of  the  heart,  unknown  to  the  Jews,  for  which 
Jesus  Christ  upbraids  them,  and  that  God 


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through  His  prophet  foretold  should  be  the 
privilege  of  the  New  Law:  'In  that  day,' 
says  He,  'I  will  pour  out  upon  the  house  of 
David,  and  upon  the  inhabitants  of  Jeru- 
salem the  spirit  of  grace  and  of  prayer '  (Zach. 
xii.  10),  a  spirit  of  grace  that  will  urge  them 
to  pray  without  ceasing,  and  a  spirit  of  prayer 
that  will  incessantly  draw  down  on  them 
fresh  graces;  a  double  spirit  that  will  keep 
up  a  constant  communication  between  our 
heavenly  Father  and  His  children.  It  is  this 
prayer  of  the  heart  to  which  the  apostle  St. 
Paul  alludes  when  he  exhorts  the  faithful  to 
'pray  without  ceasing'  (1  Thess.  v.  17),  and 
when  he  assures  them  that  he  continually 
remembered  them  in  his  prayers. 

"It  is  just  as  easy  and  quite  as  natural  to 
the  heart  to  pray  without  ceasing,  as  to  love 
always.  We  can  always  love  God,  though 
we  are  not  always  thinking  of  Him  nor  always 
telling  Him  we  love  Him.  It  suffices  that  we 
should  be  resolved  at  all  times,  not  only  never 
to  do  anything  contrary  to  this  love,  but 
ready  to  give  to  God,  on  every  occasion,  proof 
of  this  by  actions  inspired  by  grace.  Is  it  not 
thus  that  a  mother  loves  her  children,  a  wife 
her  husband,  a  friend  his  friend?  The 
cherished  object  never  comes  to  our  mind 
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would  like  never  to  lose  sight  of  it,  and  if  tlie 
mind  is  §tt  times  drawn  off  by  other  objects, 
the  heart  never  is.  Just  so  is  it  with  prayer. 
We  have  the  merit  to  be  always  praying  when 
we  wish  so  to  be,  when  at  every  moment  we 
are  ready  to  follow  the  movements  of  grace. 
It  would  be  quite  a  mistake  to  imagine  that 
the  avocations  of  life  are  an  obstacle  to  this 
prayer.  On  the  contrary,  they  are,  or  at 
least  may  be,  an  exercise  of  it,  and  there  is  a 
prayer  that  is  correctly  called  the  prayer  of 
action.  Every  action  done  for  God,  as  being 
His  will,  and  in  the  way  in  which  God  wills, 
is  a  prayer,  better  even  than  an  actual  prayer 
that  might  be  made  at  this  time.  It  is  not 
even  necessary  that  the  action  be  good  and 
holy  in  itself ;  an  indifferent  act  is  no  less  a 
prayer  in  virtue  of  the  intention  with  which 
we  do  it.  Thus  the  Apostle  virtually  enjoins 
the  faithful  to  pray  always  when  he  says: 
'All  whatsoever  you  do  in  word  or  in  work, 
all  things  do  you  in  the  name  of  the  Lord  Jesus 
Christ,  giving  thanks  to  God  and  the  Father 
by  Him'  (Col.  iii.  17).  And  again :  ' Whether 
you  eat  or  drink,  or  whatsoever  else  you  do, 
do  all  to  the  glory  of  God'  (1  Cor.  x.  31).  We 
are  always  praying,  if  we  are  doing  our  dutyt 
and  are  doing  it  to  please  God. 

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also  a  prayer  of  suffering,  and  this  is  the  most 
excellent  and  pleasing  to  God.  It  is  a  very 
common  thing  for  us  to  complain  of  not  being 
able  to  pray  because  we  are  ill,  we  are  suffer- 
ing acute  pain,  or  we  are  in  a  state  of  weak- 
ness or  languor.  Did  not  our  blessed  Lord 
pray  on  the  cross,  and  the  martyrs  on  the 
scaffold?  Actual  prayer  at  such  a  time  is 
impossible,  unless  it  be  at  intervals,  and  by 
short  aspirations ;  neither  is  it  expected.  But 
suffer  for  God;  suffer  with  submission  and 
patience;  suffer  in  union  with  Jesus  Christ 
and  you  will  be  praying  exceedingly  well. 

"Thus  it  is  that  a  truly  Christian  heart 
can  and  ought  to  pray  unceasingly,  partly  by 
consecrating  a  fixed  time  for  prayer,  partly 
by  acting,  and  partly  also  by  suffering.,, 

IN  SECRET 

/^fttimes  within  your  very  heart, 

Where  only  God  can  see, 
Just  whisper  low  to  Him  these  words ; 
"My  heart  I  give  to  Thee !  " 

—  Leaflets, 

"what  doth  it  profit?" 

>U|  "hat  doth  it  profit  to  gain  the  world, 
^J£A»  Or  madly  to  seek  as  our  goal 
Its  honors  and  glory,  wealth  and  joy, 
If  we  lose,  in  the  seeking,  our  soul  ? 

—  Leaflets. 


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"  TAKE  UP  THY  CROSS  " 

"//  any  man  will  come  after  Me,  let  him  deny  himself 
and  take  up  his  cross  daily  and  follow  Me. 1 1 

aHARGE  not  thyself  with  the  weight  of  a  year, 
Child  of  the  Master,  faithful  and  dear ; 
Choose  not  the  cross  for  the  coming  week, 
For  that  is  more  than  He  bids  thee  seek. 

Bend  not  thine  arms  for  to-morrow's  load ; 

Thou  may'st  leave  that  to  thy  gracious  God. 

Daily  only  He  said  to  thee, 

"Take  up  thy  cross  and  follow  Me."         ,  _ 

—  Leaflets. 

aints  did  not  do  hard  things  because  they  were 
saints,  but  doing  the  hard  things  made  them  saints. 


CONFIDENCE 

|T\Y  fate  is  in  Thy  hands, 
M-^    My  God,  I  wish  it  there ; 
My  heart,  my  life,  my  health  I  leavt 
Entirely  to  Thy  care. 

My  fate  is  in  Thy  hands, 

Whatever  it  may  be, 
Pleasant  or  painful,  bright  or  dark, 

As  best  may  seem  to  Thee. 

My  fate  is  in  Thy  hands, 

Why  should  I  doubt  or  fear  ? 
My  Father's  Heart  will  never  cause 

His  child  a  needless  tear. 

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ALL  FOR  THEE,  O  HEART  OF  JESUSl 

*T^ow  sweet  it  is  to  feel,  dear  Lord, 

G  That  Thou  wilt  surely  see 
Each  work,  or  thought,  or  act  of  mine 
That  may  be  done  for  Thee ! 

That  when  I  try,  with  pure  intent, 
To  serve,  to  please,  to  love  Thee, 

Thy  watchful  Heart  each  effort  knows, 
Thy  blessing  rests  above  me. 

Empty  my  soul  of  all  desire 

Man's  idle  praise  to  seek, 
Hide  me  in  Thee,  for  Thou  dost  know 

How  frail  I  am  —  and  weak. 

Take  Thou  my  all,  since  for  so  long 
Thy  providence  has  sought  me, 

Make  me  Thine  own  since  at  such  cost 
Thy  precious  blood  has  bought  me. 

Live,  Jesus,  live,  so  live  in  me, 
That  all  I  do  be  done  by  Thee, 

And  grant  that  all  I  think  and  say 

May  be  Thy  thoughts  and  words  to-day. 

—  Leaflets. 


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ASPIRATIONS 

IN  the  name  of  the  Father,  ^  and  of  the  Son,  and 
of  the  Holy  Ghost.  Amen. 
Blessed  be  the  Holy  Trinity,  one  God,  now  and 
forever.  Amen. 

Glory  to  the  Father,  Who  created  me;  glory  to 
the  Son,  Who  redeemed  me ;  glory  to  the  Holy  Ghost, 
Who  sanctifieth  me. 

ACT  OF  ADORATION  AND  THANKSGIVING 

*0*lmighty  and  eternal  God,  I  adore  Thee,  and  I 
fj^*  thank  Thee  for  all  the  benefits  which  Thou,  in 
Thy  infinite  goodness  and  mercy,  hast  conferred  upon 
me.  I  thank  Thee  especially  for  having  preserved 
and  protected  me  this  night. 

ACT  OF  FAITH 

Omy  God,  I  believe  in  Thee,  because  Thou  art 
Truth  itself,  and  I  firmly  believe  all  the  sacred 
truths  which  the  holy  Catholic  Church  believes  and 
teaches,  because  Thou  hast  revealed  them. 

ACT  OF  HOPE 

Omy  God,  I  hope  in  Thee,  because  Thou  art  omnip- 
otent, most  merciful,  and  faithful  to  Thy  prom- 
ises; I  hope  to  obtain  the  pardon  of  my  sins,  the 
grace  to  live  a  holy  life,  to  die  a  happy  death,  and  to 

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obtain  life  everlasting,  through  the  merits  of  Jesus 
Christ,  my  Lord  and  Redeemer 

ACT  OF  LOVE 

Omy  God,  I  love  Thee  with  my  whole  heart,  and 
above  all  things,  because  Thou  art  infinitely  good ; 
and  for  the  love  of  Thee  I  love  my  neighbor  as  myself. 

ACT  OF  SUPPLICATION 

Omy  God,  I  beseech  Thee  most  earnestly  to  bless 
me,  that  I  may  serve  Thee  faithfully  this  day  by 
a  perfect  devotedness  to  all  my  duties  and  a  steadfast 
adherence  to  all  my  promises  and  good  resolutions. 

ACT  OF  CONTRITION 

O my  God,  I  am  truly  sorry  for  having  sinned,  be- 
cause Thou  art  infinitely  good  and  sin  displeases 
Thee.  I  will  avoid  the  occasions  of  sin  and  strive  in  all 
things  to  do  Thy  holy  will. 

ACT  OF  CONSECRATION 

Omy  God,  I  wish  to  consecrate  this  day  and  all  the 
days  of  my  life  to  Thy  honor  and  glory. 

OFFERING 

*7T  lmighty  and  eternal  God  !  I  offer  Thee  all  my 
cJ^v  prayers,  works,  and  sufferings  in  union  with  the 
Sacred  Heart  of  Jesus,  for  the  intentions  for  which 
He  pleads  and  offers  Himself  in  the  Holy  Sacrifice  of 
the  Mass,  in  thanksgiving  for  Thy  favors,  in  repara- 
tion for  my  offenses,  and  in  humble  supplication  for 


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my  temporal  and  eternal  welfare,  for  the  wants  of  our 
holy  Mother  the  Church,  for  the  conversion  of  sinners, 
and  for  the  relief  of  the  poor  souls  in  purgatory. 

I  have  the  intention  to  gain  all  the  indulgences 
attached  to  the  prayers  I  shall  say,  and  to  the  good 
works  I  shall  perform  this  day.  I  resolve  to  gain  all 
the  indulgences  I  can  in  favor  of  the  souls  in  purgatory. 

Our  Father,  Hail  Mary,  Apostles*  Creed,  Glory. 

EJACULATIONS 

O  sweetest  Heart  of  Jesus !  I  implore 
That  I  may  ever  love  Thee  more  and  more. 

Indulgence  of  300  days,  each  time.  —  Pius  IX,  Nov.  26, 
1876. 

Jesus,  meek  and  humble  of  Heart,  make  my  heart 
like  unto  Thine. 

Indulgence  of  300  days,  once  a  day.  —  Pius  IX,  Jan. 
25,  1868. 

Sweet  Heart  of  Jesus,  he  my  love ! 

Indulgence  of  300  days,  once  a  day.  —  Leo  XIII,  May 
21,  1892. 

Sweet  Heart  of  Mary,  be  my  salvation ! 

Indulgence  of  300  days,  each  time.  —  Pius  IX,  Sept. 
30,  1852. 

OMary  !  my  Queen !  my  Mother !  I  give  myself 
entirely  to  thee ;  and,  to  show  my  devotion  to 
thee,  I  consecrate  to  thee  this  day  my  eyes,  my  ears, 
my  mouth,  my  heart,  my  whole  being,  without  re- 
serve.    Wherefore,  good  Mother,  as  1  am  thine 


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own,  keep  me,  guard  me,  as  thy  property  and 
possession. 

His  Holiness,  Pope  Pius  IX,  by  a  decree  of  the  Sacred 
Congregation  of  Indulgences,  Aug.  5,  185 1,  granted  to  all 
the  faithful  who,  with  fervor  and  at  least  contrite  heart, 
shall  say,  morning  and  evening,  one  Hail  Mary,  together 
with  this  prayer,  to  implore  of  the  Blessed  Virgin  victory 
over  temptations,  especially  over  those  against  chastity, 
an  indulgence  of  100  days,  once. a  day. 

St.  Joseph,  model  and  patron  of  those  who  love  the 
Sacred  Heart  of  Jesus,  pray  for  us! 

Indulgence  of  100  days,  once  a  day.  —  Leo  XIII,  Dec.  19, 
1891. 

ngel  of  God,  my  guardian  dear, 
To  whom  His  love  commits  me  here, 
Ever  this  day  be  at  my  side, 
To  light  and  guard,  to  rule  and  guide.  Amen. 

The  Sovereign  Pontiff,  Pius  VI,  by  a  brief,  Oct.  2,  1795, 
granted  to  all  the  faithful,  every  time  that,  with  at  least 
contrite  heart  and  devotion,  they  shall  say  this  prayer, 
an  indulgence  of  100  days. 

All  ye  holy  angels  and  saints  of  God,  and  especially 
you,  my  dear  patron  saint,  pray  for  me ! 

May  the  Lord  bless  me,  preserve  me  from  all  evil, 
and  bring  me  to  life  everlasting. 

May  the  souls  of  the  faithful  departed,  through  the 
mercy  of  God,  rest  in  peace. 

Xndulgenced  Versicles  on  behalf  of  the  Holy  Souls  in 
Purgatory 

V.  Eternal  rest  give  unto  them,  O  Lord; 

R.  And  let  perpetual  light  shine  upon  them!  Amen. 

May  they  rest  in  peace.  Amen 

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Indulgence  of  300  days,  every  time.  —  Pius  X,  Feb.  4, 
1908. 

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O jesus,  through  the  immaculate  heart  of  Mary,  I 
offer  Thee  my  prayers,  works,  and  sufferings  of 
this  day  for  all  the.  intentions  of  Thy  Sacred  Heart,  in 
union  with  the  Holy  Sacrifice  of  the  Mass  throughout 
the  world,  for  the  intentions  of  all  our  associates,  and 
in  particular  for  the  intention  recommended  this 
month  by.  our  Holy  Father,  the  Pope. 


lEbemnfl  pragers 

IN  the  name  of  the  Father,  *l*  and  of  the  Son,  and  of 
»  the  Holy  Ghost.  Amen. 

Blessed  be  the  Holy  Trinity,  one  God,  now  and 
forever.  Amen. 

Glory  to  the  Father,  Who  created  me ;  glory  to  the 
Son,  Who  redeemed  me;  glory  to  the  Holy  Ghost, 
Who  sanctifieth  me. 


ACT  OF  ADORATION 

lmighty  and  eternal  God,  I  adore  Thee,  and  1 
thank  Thee  for  all  the  benefits  I  have  received 
this  day  through  Thy  infinite  goodness  and  mercy. 
Give  me  light  to  know  my  faults  and  grant  me  grace 
to  be  truly  sorry  for  my  sins. 

Here  examine  your  conscience  on  the  faults  of  the  day ; 
on  the  offenses 1  against  God,  against  your  neighbor,  and 
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Church;  and  particularly  as  regards  your  predominant 
passion,  your  promises,  and  resolutions. 

In  the  event  that  you  have  sinned  grievously,  resolve 
to  go  to  confession  at  the  first  opportunity.  Meditate  for 
a  few  moments  on  eternity,  death,  judgment,  heaven,  and 
hell,  mindful  of  the  admonition  of  the  Holy  Spirit :  "  In  all 
thy  works,  O  man,  remember  thy  last  end  and  thou  wilt 
never  sin."    Make  an  act  of  contrition. 


ACT  OF  CONTRITION 

f~\  my  God,  I  am  truly  sorry  for  having  sinned,  be- 
cause  Thou  art  infinitely  good  and  sin  displeases 
Thee.  I  am  firmly  resolved,  with  the  help  of  Thy 
grace,  never  more  to  offend  Thee,  and  I  will  carefully 
avoid  the  occasions  of  sin. 

ACT  OF  LOVE 

I love  Thee,  my  Lord  and  my  God,  with  my  whole 
heart  and  above  all  things,  and  for  the  love  of 
Thee  I  love  my  neighbor  as  myself.  Grant  that  I  may 
love  Thee  more  and  more  and  give  me  the  grace  oi 
perseverance,  that  I  may  live  a  holy  life,  die  a  happy 
death,  and  glorify  Thee  eternally  in  heaven. 

Our  Father,  Hail  Mary,  Apostles'  Creed,  Glory. 


EJACULATIONS 

O  sweetest  Heart  of  Jesus !  I  implore 
That  I  may  ever  love  Thee  more  and  more. 

Indulgence  of  300  days,  each  time.  —  Pius  IX,  Nov. 
26,  1876. 


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Sweet  Heart  of  Jesus,  be  my  love ! 

Indulgence  of  300  days,  once  a  day.  —  Leo  XIII,  May 
21,  1892. 

Sweet  Heart  of  Mary,  be  my  salvation ! 

Indulgence  of  300  days,  each  time.  —  Pius  IX,  Sept 
30,  1852. 

|TV  emorare,  0  piissima  VK>  emember,  0  most 

JJ-s  virgo    Maria,  non  gracious  Virgin 

esse   auditum   a  saeculo  Mary !    that  never  was 

quemquam  ad  tua  cur-  it  known  that  any  one 

rentem     praesidia,     tua  who  fled  to  thy  protec- 

implorantem  auxilia,  tua  tion,  implored  thy  help, 

petentem  suffragia,  esse  and  sought  thy  interces- 

derelictum.   Ego  tali  ani-  sion,  was  left  unaided, 

matus  confidentia,  ad  te,  Inspired  with  this  confi- 

virgo   virginum,    Mater,  dence,  I  fly  unto  thee,  O 

curro,  ad  te  venio,  coram  Virgin    of    virgins,  my 

te  gemens  peccator  as-  Mother !  To  thee  I  come ; 

sisto ;  noli,  mater  Verbi,  before  thee  I  stand,  sinful 

verba  mea  despicere,  sed  and  sorrowful.  O  Mother 

audi  propitia,  et  exaudi.  of  the  Word  incarnate! 

Amen.  despise  not  my  petitions, 
but,  in  thy  mercy,  hear 
and  answer  me.  Amen. 

His  Holiness,  Pope  Pius  IX,  by  a  rescript  of  the  Sacred 
Congregation  of  Indulgences,  Dec.  11,  1846,  granted  to  all 
the  faithful  every  time  that,  with  at  least  contrite  heart  and 
devotion,  they  shall  say  this  prayer,  an  indulgence  of  300 
days ;  and  a  plenary  indulgence,  once  a  month,  to  all  those 
who,  having  said  it  at  least  once  a  day  for  a  month,  on  any 
day,  being  truly  penitent,  after  confession  and  communion, 


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shall  visit  a  church  or  public  oratory,  and  pray  there,  foi 
some  time,  for  the  intention  of  His  Holiness. 


PRAYER  FOR  BENEFACTORS 

Vouchsafe,  O  Lord,  to  reward  with  eternal  life  all 
those  who  do  us  good,  for  Thy  name's  sake.  Amen. 

Indulgence  of  50  days,  twice  a  day.  —  Leo  XIII,  Dec. 
17,  1892. 

EJACULATIONS 

OMary  !  my  Queen !  my  Mother !  remember  I  am 
thine.    Keep  me,  guard  me,  ar»  thy  property 
and  possession. 

Jesus,  Mary,  and  Joseph,  I  give  you  my  heart  and 
my  soul. 

Jesus,  Mary,  and  Joseph,  assist  me  in  my  last  agony. 
Jesus,  Mary,  and  Joseph,  may  I  breathe  forth  my 
soul  in  peace  with  you.  Amen. 

Indulgence  of  300  days,  each  time.  —  Pius  VII,  Aug. 
26,  1814. 

/T\ay  the  Blessed  Virgin  Mary,  St.  Joseph,  and  ail 
\*4  the  saints,  pray  for  us  to  Our  Lord,  that  we  may 
be  preserved  this  night  from  sin  and  evil.  Amen. 

0  my  good  angel,  whom  God  has  appointed  to  be 
my  guardian,  watch  over  me  during  this  night. 

May  Our  Lord  bless  us  and  preserve  us  from  all  evil 
and  bring  us  to  life  everlasting. 

May  the  souls  of  the  faithful  departed,  through 
the  mercy  of  God,  rest  in  peace.  Amen. 


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*7esus  Christ,  my  God,  I  adore  Thee  and  I  thank 
e)  Thee  for  all  the  graces  Thou  hast  bestowed  on  me 
this  day.  I  offer  to  Thee  my  sleep  and  every  moment 
of  this  night,  and  I  beseech  Thee  to  keep  me  free  from 
sin.  To  secure  this  I  place  myself  within  Thy  sacred 
side  and  under  the  protecting  mantle  of  Our  Lady, 
my  Mother.  May  Thy  holy  angels  help  mt  and  keep 
me  in  peace,  and  may  Thy  blessing  be  upon  me. 

Indulgence  of  60  days,  once  a  day.  —  Leo  XIII,  June 
30,  1893. 


Mt  ^toftttttits  for  tl 
Ps. 

*"pVE  profundis  clamavi 
ad  te,  Domine: 
Domine,  exaudi  vocem 
meam. 

Fiant  aures  tuae  inten- 
dentes,  in  vocem  depre- 
cationis  meae. 

Si  iniquitates  observa- 
veris,  Domine:  Domine, 
quis  sustinebit  ? 

Quia  apud  te  propitia- 
tio  est :  et  propter  legem 
tuam  sustinui  te,  Dom- 
ine. 

Sustinuit  anima  mea  in 
yerbo  ejus:  speravit  an- 
ima mea  in  Domino. 


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129 

Out  of  the  depths  I 
have  cried  to  Thee, 
O  Lord!  Lord,  hear  my 
voice. 

Let  Thine  ears  be  atten- 
tive to  the  voice  of  my 
supplication. 

If  Thou,  O  Lord,  shalt 
mark  our  iniquities:  O 
Lord,  who  shall  stand  it  ? 

For  with  Thee  there  is 
merciful  forgiveness :  and 
by  reason  of  Thy  law  I  have 
waited  for  Thee,  O  Lord. 

My  soul  hath  relied  on 
His  word:  my  soul  hath 
hoped  in  the  Lord. 


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A  custodia  matutina  us-  From  the  morning 
que  ad  noctem,  speret  watch  even  unto  night,  let 
Israel  in  Domino.  Israel  hope  in  the  Lord. 

Quia  apud  Dominum  Because  with  the  Lord 
misericordia,  et  copiosa  there  is  mercy :  and  with 
apud  eum  redemptio.      Him  plenteous  redemption. 

Et  ipse  redimet  Israel  And  He  shall  redeem 
ex  omnibus  iniquitatibus  Israel  from  all  His  iniqui- 
ejus  ties. 

The  Sovereign  Pontiff,  Clement  XII,  by  a  brief,  C celeste 
Ecclesice  thesauros,  Aug.  11,  1737,  granted  an  indulgence 
of  100  days  to  all  the  faithful  who,  at  the  sound  of  the  bell, 
at  the  first  hour  after  nightfall,  shall  say  devoutly,  on  their 
knees,  the  psalm  De  profundis,  or  the  Our  Father,  the  Hail 
Mary,  and  the  Requiem  ceternam. 

The  Sovereign  Pontiff,  Pius  VI,  by  a  rescript  of  the 
Sacred  Congregation  of  the  Propaganda,  March  18,  1781, 
granted  these  indulgences  to  all  the  faithful  who  may 
happen  to  dwell  in  a  place  where  no  bell  for  the  dead  is 
sounded,  provided  they  shall  say  the  De  profundis,  or  the 
Our  Father,  and  the  Hail  Mary,  etc.,  about  nightfall. 

Have  mercy,  O  Lord,  have  mercy  on  the  poor  souls 
in  purgatory. 

V.  Eternal  rest  give  unto  them,  O  Lord ; 
R.  And  let  perpetual  light  shine  upon  them ! 
V,  O  Lord,  hear  my  prayer ; 
R.  And  let  my  cry  come  unto  Thee ! 

Let  us  pray 

OGod  !  the  Creator  and  Redeemer  of  all  the  faith- 
ful, grant  to  the  souls  qf  Thy  servants  departed 
the  remission  of  all  their  sins,  that  through  pious  sup- 
plications they  may  obtain  that  pardon  which  they 
have  always  desired.  Who  livest  and  reignest  now 
and  forever.  Amen. 


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Prayer 

Visit,  we  beseech  Thee,  O  Lord,  this  habitation^ 
and  drive  far  from  it  all  the  snares  of  the  enemy : 
let  Thy  holy  angels  dwell  herein,  to  keep  us  in  peace, 
and  may  Thy  blessing  be  always  upon  us.  Through 
Our  Lord  Jesus  Christ,  Thy  Son,  Who  liveth  and 
reigneth  with  Thee,  in  the  unity  of  the  Holy  Ghost, 
one  God,  world  without  end.  Amen. 

Sprinkle  your  bed  with  boly  water  and,  blessing  your- 
self, say  when  you  lie  down  to  rest : 

Lord,  into  Thy  hands  I  commend  my  spirit. 


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GRACE  BEFORE  MEALS 

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Bless  us,  O  Lord,  and  these  Thy  gifts  which  we  are 
about  to  receive  from  Thy  bounty.  Through 
Jesus  Christ. 
R.  Amen. 

grace  after  MEALS 

e  give  Thee  thanks,  almighty  God,  for  all  Thy 
benefits,  Who  livest  and  reignest  world  without 
end. 
R.  Amen. 

Vouchsafe,  O  Lord,  to  reward  with  eternal  life  aJ* 
those  who  do  us  good  for  Thy  name's  sake. 
R.  Amen. 

V.  Let  us  bless  the  Lord. 
R.  Thanks  be  to  God. 


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V.  May  the  souls  of  the  faithful  departed,  through 
the  mercy  of  God,  rest  in  peace. 
R.  Amen. 

ACT  OF  FAITH 

Omy  God !  I  firmly  believe  all  the  sacred  truths 
which  the  Catholic  Church  believes  and  teaches, 
because  Thou,  Who  canst  neither  deceive  nor  be 
deceived,  hast  revealed  tnem. 

ACT  OF  HOPE 

Omy  God,  trusting  in  Thy  promises  and  relying  on 
Thy  infinite  power  and  goodness  I  hope  to  obtain 
pardon  for  my  sins,  the  assistance  of  Thy  grace,  and 
life  everlasting,  through  the  merits  of  Jesus  Christ, 
my  Lord  and  Redeemer. 

ACT  OF  LOVE 

Omy  God,  I  love  Thee  with  my  whole  heart  and 
above  all  things,  because  Thou  art  the  Supreme 
Good  and  worthy  of  all  my  love.  I  am  sorry  for 
having  displeased  Thy  infinite  goodness  by  my  sins. 
I  desire  to  do  Thy  holy  will  and  to  love  Thee  more  and 
more.  For  the  love  of  Thee  I  will  love  my  neighbor 
as  myself. 

Z\)t  ftngelus 

ngelus  Domini  nun-        he  Angel  of  the  Lord 
tiavit  Mariae.  declared  unto  Mary. 

R.  Et  concepit  de  Spi-  R.  And  she  conceived 
ritu  Sancto.  by  the  Holy  Ghost. 

Ave,  Maria,  etc.  Hail,  Mary,  etc. 

V.  Ecce  ancilla  Do-  V.  Behold  the  hand- 
mini,  maid  of  the  Lord. 


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R.  Fiat  mihi  secundum     R.  Be  it  done  unto  me 

verbum  tuum.  according  to  Thy  word. 
Ave,  Maria,  etc.  Hail,  Mary,  etc. 

V.  Et  Verbum  caro     V.  And  the  Word  was 

FACTUM  EST.  MADE  FLESH. 

R.  Ethabitavit  in  nobis.  R.  And  dwelt  among  us. 
Ave,  Maria,  etc.  Hail,  Mary,  etc. 


Oremus  Let  us  pray 

ratiam   tuam,   quae-  our  forth,  we  beseech 

sumus,        Domine,  Thee,  O  Lord,  Thy 

mentibus  nostris  infunde,  grace  into  our  hearts ;  that 

ut  qui,  Angelo  nuntiante,  as  we  have  known  the  in- 

Christi  filii  tui  incarna-  carnation  of  Christ  Thy 

tionem  cognovimus,  per  Son  by  the  message  of  an 

passionem  ejus  et  crucem  angel,  so,  by  His  passion 

ad  resurrectionis  gloriam  and  cross,  we  may  be 

perducamur ;     per  eum-  brought  to  the  glory  of 

dem  Christum  Dominum  His  resurrection ;  through 

nostrum.    Amen.  the  same  Christ  our  Lord. 
Amen. 


ftegma  Celt 

During  Eastertide,  from  Holy  Saturday  till  Trinity 
Sunday,  instead  of  the  Angelus,  the  Regina  Cceli  is 
recited  standing. 

egina  cceli,  laetare,  ueen  of  heaven,  re* 

Alleluia.  joice,  Alleluia. 

Quia  quern  meruisti  por-  For  He  Whom  thou  didst 

tare,  deserve  to  bear, 

Alleluia.  Alleluia. 


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Resurrexit,  sicut  dixit, 

Alleluia. 
Ora  pro  nobis  Deum, 

Alleluia. 

V.  Gaude   et  laetare, 
Virgo  Maria, 
Alleluia. 
R.  Quia  surrexit  Domi- 
nus  vere, 

Alleluia. 

Oretnus  ' 

Deus,  qui  per  resur- 
rectionem  Filii  tui, 
Domini  nostri,  Jesu 
Chris  ti,  mundum  laeti- 
ficare  dignatus  es,  praesta, 
quaesumus,  ut  per  ejus 
genitricem  Virginem  Ma- 
riam  perpetuae  capiamus 
gaudia  vitae :  per  eundem 
Christum,  Dominum  nos- 
trum. 
R.  Amen. 


Hath  risen  as  He  said, 

Alleluia. 
Pray  for  us  to  God, 

Alleluia. 

V.  Rejoice  and  be  glad, 
O  Virgin  Mary ! 
Alleluia. 
R.  Because  Our  Lord 
is  truly  risen, 
Alleluia. 


Let  us  pray 

OGod,  Who  by  the 
resurrection  of  Thy 
Son,  Our  Lord  Jesus 
Christ,  hast  vouchsafed 
to  make  glad  the  whole 
world,  grant,  we  beseech 
Thee,  that,  through  the 
intercession  of  the  Virgin 
Mary,  His  mother,  we 
may  attain  the  joys  of 
eternal  life.  Through  the 
same  Christ  our  Lord. 
Amen. 

The  Sovereign  Pontiff,  Benedict  XIII,  by  a  brief,  In- 
juncUE  nobis,  Sept.  14,  1724,  granted  a  plenary  indulgence, 
once  a  month,  to  all  the  faithful  who,  every  day,  at  the 
sound  of  the  bell,  in  the  morning,  or  at  noon,  or  in  the  eve- 
ning at  sunset,  shall  say  devoutly,  on  their  knees,  the  Angelus 
Domini,  with  the  Hail  Mary,  three  times,  on  any  day  when, 
being  truly  penitent,  after  confession  and  communion,  they 
shall  pray  for  peace  and  union  among  Christian  princes, 
for  the  extirpation  of  heresy,  and  for  the  triumph  of  holy 
Mother  Church;  also  an  indulgence  of  100  days,  on  all 


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the  other  days  in  the  year,  every  time  that,  with  contrite 
heart  and  devotion,  they  shall  say  these  prayers. 


&albe  fteghta 


In  the  Morning 


^Talve  regina,  mater 
misericordiae,  vita 
dulcedo,  et  spes  nostra 
salve.  Ad  te  clamamus 
exules  filii  Hevae;  ad  te 
suspiramus,  gementes  et 
flentes  in  hac  lacrymarum 
valle.  Eja  ergo,  advo- 
cata  nostra,  illos  tuos  mis- 
ericordes  oculos  ad  nos 
converte ;  et  Jesum  bene- 
dictum  fructum  ventris 
tui  nobis  post  hoc  exilium 
ostende,  O  clemens,  O  pia, 
O  dulcis  virgo  Maria. 

V.  Dignare  me  laudare 
te,  Virgo  sacrata. 

R.  Da  mihi  virtutem 
contra  hostes  tuos. 

V.  Benedictus  Deus  in 
Sanctis  suis. 

R.  Amen. 


^p^AiL,  holy  Queen, 
«-■-&  Mother  of  mercy, 
our  life,  our  sweetness,  and 
our  hope;  to  thee  do  we 
cry,  poor  banished  children 
of  Eve,  to  thee  do  we  send 
up  our  sighs,  mourning 
and  weeping  in  this  val- 
ley of  tears.  Turn  then, 
most  gracious  Advocate, 
thine  eyes  of  mercy  to- 
ward us,  and  after  this,  our 
exile,  show  unto  us  the 
blessed  fruit  of  thy  womb, 
Jesus.  O  clement,  O  lov- 
ing, O  sweet  Virgin  Mary. 

V.  Make  me  worthy 
to  praise  thee,  holy  Virgin. 

R.  Give  me  strength 
against  thine  enemies. 

V.  Blessed  be  God  in 
His  saints. 

R.  Amen. 


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Prayers  during  the  Day 


In  the  Evening 


Bub  tuum  presidium 
confugimus,  sancta 
Deigenitrix;  nostras  de- 
precationes  ne  despicias  in 
necessitatibus  nostris ;  sed 
a  periculis  cunctis  libera 
nos,  semper  virgo  gloriosa 
et  benedicta. 

V.  Dignare  me,  lau- 
dare  te,  Virgo  sacrata. 

R.  Da  mihi  virtutem 
contra  hostes  tuos. 

V.  Benedictus  Deus 
in  Sanctis  suis. 
R.  Amen. 


jq  |"e  fly  to  thy  patron- 
yftA*  age,  O  holy  Mother 
of  God !  despise  not  our 
petitions  in  our  neces- 
sities, but  deliver  us 
from  all  dangers,  O  ever 
glorious  and  blessed  Vir- 
gin. 

V.  Make  me  worthy  to 
praise  thee,  holy  Virgin. 

R.  Give  me  strength 
against  thine  enemies. 

7.  Blessed  be  God  in 
His  saints. 

R.  Amen. 


The  Sovereign  Pontiff,  Pius  VI,  by  a  decree  of  the  Sacred 
Congregation  of  Indulgences,  April  5,  1786,  granted  an 
indulgence  of  100  days,  once  a  day,  to  all  the  faithful  who, 
moved  by  the  true  spirit  of  religion  to  atone  in  some  manner 
for  the  insults  offered  to  the  most  blessed  Virgin  Mary, 
Mother  of  God,  and  to  the  saints,  and  to  defend  and  pro- 
mote the  worship  and  veneration  of  their  holy  images,  shall 
say,  with  at  least  contrite  heart  and  devotion,  the  Salve 
Regina,  with  the  versicles,  Dignare  me  and  Benedictus  Deus, 
in  the  morning,  and  Sub  tuum  presidium,  with  the  same 
versMes,  in  the  evening.  Also  an  indulgence  of  7  years 
and  7  quarantines  on  all  the  Sundays  of  the  year. 


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Prayers  during  ihe  Day  153 


Gfje  Horn's  Stager 

ater  noster,  qui  es  f\  ur  Father,  Who  art  in 
in  coelis,  sanctifice-  heaven,  hallowed  be 
tur  nomen  tuum:  ad-  Thy  name.  Thy  king- 
veniat  regnum  tuum :  fiat  dom  come ;  Thy  will  be 
voluntas  tua,sicut  in  ccelo,  done  on  earth,  as  it  is  in 
et  in  terra.  Panem  nos-  heaven.  Give  us  this  day 
trum  quotidianum  da  no-  our  daily  bread ;  and  for- 
bis  hodie:  et  dimitte  give  us  our  trespasses,  as 
nobis  debita  nostra,  sicut  we  forgive  those  who 
et  nos  dimittimus  debitor-  trespass  against  us.  And 
ibus  nostris.  Et  ne  nos  lead  us  not  into  tempta- 
inducas  in  tentationem :  tion ;  but  deliver  us  froir 
sed  libera  nos  a  malo.  evil.  Amen. 
Amen. 

Qttjt  Sail  jfflatg 

ve,     Maria,  gratia  *T<ail,  Mary,  full  of 
plena ;  Dominus  te-  grace ;  the  Lord  is 

cum  benedicta  tu  in  mu-  with  thee ;  blessed  art 
iieribus,  et  benedictus  thou  among  women,  and 
fructus  ventris  tui,  Jesus,  blessed  is  the  fruit  of  thy 
Sancta  Maria,  Mater  Dei,  womb,  Jesus.  Holy 
ora  pro  nobis  peccatori-  Mary,  Mother  of  God, 
bus,  nunc  et  in  hora  mor-  pray  for  us  sinners,  now 
tis  nostra.    Amen.  and  at  the  hour  of  oui 

death.  Amen. 

Htfje  apostles'  Crofc 

afcEDO  in  Deum,  Pa-  ^believe  in  God,  the 

trem  omnipotentem,  «-■->  Father  Almighty, 

Creatorem  coeli  et  terrae;  Creator  of  heaven  and 

et  in  Jesum  Christum,  earth ;  and  in  Jesus  Cbrist, 


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Filium  ejus  unicum,  Do- 
minum  nostrum :  qui  con- 
ceptus  est  de  Spiritu 
Sancto,  natus  ex  Maria 
Virgine,  passus  sub  Pon- 
tio  Pilato,  crucifixus,  mor- 
tuus,  et  sepultus.  Des- 
cendit  ad  inferos;  tertia 
die  resurrexit  a  mortuis; 
ascendit  ad  ccelos,  sedet 
ad  dexteram  Dei  Patris 
omnipotentis ;  inde  Ven- 
turas est  judicare  vivos 
et  mortuos.  Credo  in 
Spiritum  Sanctum,  Sanc- 
tam  Ecclesiam  Catholi- 
cam  sanctorum  commu- 
nionem,  remissionem  pec- 
catorum,  carnis  resurrec- 
tionem,  et  vitam  aeternam. 
\men. 


His  only  Son,  our  Lord: 
Who  was  conceived  by  the 
Holy  Ghost,  born  of  the 
Virgin  Mary,  suffered 
under  Pontius  Pilate,  was 
crucified,  died,  and  was 
buried.  He  descended 
into  hell ;  the  third  day  He 
rose  again  from  the  dead ; 
He  ascended  into  heaven, 
sitteth  at  the  right  hand 
of  God,  the  Father  Al- 
mighty; from  thence  He 
shall  come  to  judge  the 
living  and  dead.  I  be- 
lieve in  the  Holy  Ghost, 
the  holy  Catholic  Church, 
the  communion  of  saints, 
the  forgiveness  of  sins,  the 
resurrection  of  the  body, 
and  the  life  everlasting. 
Amen. 


$rager  to  tfy 

Veni,  Sancte  Spiritus, 
reple  tuorum  corda 
fidelium,  et  tui  amoris  in 
eis  ignem  accende. 

V.  Emitte  Spiritum 
tuum  et  creabuntur. 

R.  Et  renqvabte  faciem 
terrae. 


JSolg  &  frost 

aOME,  O  Holy  Ghost, 
fill  the  hearts  of  Thy 
faithful,  and  enkindle  in 
them  the  fire  of  Thy  love. 

V.  Send  forth  Thy 
Spirit  and  they  shall  be 
created. 

R.  And  Thou  shalt  re- 
new the  face  of  the  earth. 


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Oremus 

*-r^EUS,  qui  corda  fide- 
gJLJ  hum  sancti  Spiritus 
illustratione  docuisti,  da 
nobis  in  eodem  Spiritu 
recta  sapere,  et  de  ejus 
semper  consolatione  gau- 
dere.  Per  Christum  Do- 
minum  nostrum. 

R.  Amen. 


Let  us  pray 

OGod,  Who  hast  taught 
the  hearts  of  the 
faithful  by  the  light  of  the 
Holy  Spirit,  grant  that  by 
the  gift  of  the  same  Spirit 
we  may  be  always  truly 
wise,  and  ever  rejoice  in 
His  consolations,  through 
Christ  our  Lord. 
R.  Amen. 


$rager  of  &t.  Eljomas  Aquinas 

WHICH  HE  WAS  ACCUSTOMED  TO  RECITE  EVERY  DAY 
BEFORE  THE  IMAGE  OF  JESUS  CHRIST 

aONCEDE  mihi,  miseri-  y^f  rant  me  grace,  O  mer- 

cors  Deus,  quae  tibi  ciful  God,  to  desire 

placita     sunt     ardenter  ardently  all  that  is  pleas- 

concupiscere,    prudenter  ing  to  Thee,  to  examine  it 

investigare,  veraciter  ag-  prudently,    to  acknowl- 

noscere  et  perfecte  adim-  edge  it  truthfully,  and  to 

plere,  ad  laudem  et  glo-  accomplish  it  perfectly, 

riam  nominis  tui.   Amen,  for  the  praise  and  glory  of 
Thy  name.  Amen. 

His  Holiness  Pope  Leo  XIII,  by  a  rescript  of  the  Sacred 
Congregation  of  Indulgences,  June  21,  1879,  graated  an 
indulgence  of  300  days  to  the  faithful  who,  before  studying 
or  reading,  shall,  with  at  least  contrite  heart  and  devotion, 
recite  this  prayer. 


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toulgntcra 

F$r  Reading  the  Holy  Gospel 

His  Holiness,  Leo  XIII,  by  a  rescript  of  the  Sacred 
Congregation  of  Indulgences,  Dec.  13,  1898,  granted 
to  the  faithful  who  spend  at  least  a  quarter  of  an  hour 
in  reading  the  Holy  Gospel,  an  indulgence  of  300 
days,  once  a  day;  also  a  plenary  indulgence  once  a 
month,  on  any  day  of  the  month,  to  those  who  shall 
have  spent  a  quarter  of  an  hour  a  day  on  every  day 
of  the  month  in  reading  the  Holy  Gospel,  on  the  usual 
conditions  —  confession  and  communion,  and  pray- 
ing for  the  intention  of  the  Sovereign  Pontiff. 

&U  Eeresa's  fcoofeflttarfc 

'  et  nothing  disturb  thee, 
J  i  Let  nothing  affright  thee. 
All  things  are  passing; 
God  only  is  changeless. 
Patience  gains  all  things. 
Who  hath  God  wanteth  nothing  — 
Alone  God  suffice th. 

I  always  find  almost  all  the  wisdom  I  need  in  "St. 
Teresa's  Book-Mark. "  It  is  a  volume  in  itself.  My 
great  comfort  in  distressing  circumstances  is  that 
"all  things  are  passing."  —  Father  Joseph  Farrell, 
author  of "  Lectures  by  a  Certain  Professor." 

Stager  before  ang  $000  OTtorfc 

Bear  in  mind  the  injunction  of  the  holy  Apostle : 
"  Whatsoever  you  do  in  word  or  in  work,  do  all  in 


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Prayers  during  the  Day  i$j 


the  name  of  the  Lord  Jesus  Christ"  (Col.  iii.  17). 
Resolve  to  do  all  things  for  the  glory  of  God  in  the 
name  of  Jesus. 

O Jesus,  sweet  Jesus,  O  Jesus  divine, 
My  life  and  my  death  unto  Thee  I  resign. 
Every  action  of  mine  shall  Thy  patronage  claim ; 
For  whatever  I  do  shall  be  done  in  Thy  name. 

enew  your  good  intention  frequently  during 
the  day  and  especially  at  the  beginning  of  any 
important  work  or  duty  by  some  short  ejaculatory 
prayer,  e.g. 

"All  in  the  name  of  Jesus." 
"All  for  the  glory  of  God." 
"All  for  Jesus." 

"All  for  the  Sacred  Heart  of  Jesus  through  the 
immaculate  heart  of  Mary." 

"  In  the  name  of  the  Father,  ^  and  of  the  Son,  and 
of  the  Holy  Ghost.  Amen." 

"Come,  Holy  Spirit,  enlighten  my  mind  and  direct 
my  will,  that  I  may  do  what  is  pleasing  to  Thee  and 
conducive  to  my  salvation." 

arte  of  tfje  Qfytet  Ideological  Iftrtacg, 
.fatty,  $ope,  atto  G^arttg 

ACT  OF  FAITH 

I most  firmly  believe,  because  God,  Who  is  the  in- 
fallible Truth,  hath  so  revealed  to  the  holy  Catholic 
Church,  and  through  the  Church  reveals  to  us,  that 
there  is  only  one  God  in  three  divine  Persons,  equal 
and  distinct,  Father,  Son,  and  Holy  Ghost ;  that  the 
Sop  became  man  by  taking  to  Himself  flesh  and  a 


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human  soul  through  the  operation  of  the  Holy  Ghost 
in  the  womb  of  the  most  pure  Virgin  Mary ;  that  He 
died  for  us  upon  the  cross,  rose  again,  ascended  into 
heaven,  and  from  thence  shall  come  again  at  the  end 
of  the  world  to  judge  the  living  and  the  dead,  to  award 
unto  the  good  eternal  happiness,  and  to  the  wicked 
everlasting  punishment;  moreover,  from  the  same 
motive  I  believe  all  that  the  holy  Catholic  Church 
believes  and  teaches. 

ACT  OF  HOPE 

Omy  God,  because  Thou  art  almighty,  infinitely 
good  and  merciful,  I  hope  that,  by  the  merits  of 
the  passion  and  death  of  Jesus  Christ,  our  Saviour, 
Thou  wilt  grant  me  eternal  life,  which  Thou,  most 
faithful,  hast  promised  to  all  those  who  shall  do  the 
works  of  a  good  Christian,  as  I  purpose  to  do  by  Thy 
holy  help. 

ACT  OF  CHARITY 

Omy  God,  because  Thou  art  the  highest  and  most 
perfect  good,  I  love  Thee  with  my  whole  heart, 
and  above  all  things;  and  rather  than  offend  Thee, 
I  am  ready  to  lose  all  things ;  and  moreover  for  Thy 
love  I  love,  and  will  love,  my  neighbor  as  myself. 

The  Sovereign  Pontiff,  Benedict  XIV,  considering 
that  it  is  not  only  useful,  but  also  truly  necessary,  for 
eternal  salvation  to  make  frequent  acts  of  the  theologi- 
cal virtues  of  faith,  hope,  and  charity,  in  order  to 
excite  the  faithful  to  make  these  acts,  granted,  by  a 
decree  of  the  Sacred  Congregation  of  Indulgences,  Jan. 
23,  1756,  confirming  the  grant  already  made  by  Bene- 


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diet  XIII,  Jan.  15, 1728  :  A  plenary  indulgence,  once  a 
month,  to  all  those  who  shall  daily  devoutly  say,  and, 
at  the  same  time,  make  with  their  heart  these  acts. 
This  indulgence  may  be  gained  on  any.  day,  when, 
being  truly  penitent,  after  confession  and  communion, 
they  shall  pray  for  peace  and  union  among  Christian 
princes,  for  the  extirpation  of  heresy,  and  for  the  tri- 
umph of  holy  Church. 

He  granted  in  like  manner  a  plenary  indulgence  at 
the  hour  of  death.  Finally,  to  excite  the  faithful  to  a 
very  frequent  use  of  these  acts,  he  extended  the 
indulgence  of  seven  years  and  seven  quarantines 
(which,  by  the  grant  of  his  predecessor,  could  be 
gained  only  once  a  day)  to  every  time  that  these  acts 
are  said  with  heartfelt  devotion. 

The  same  Sovereign  Pontiff  further  declared  that, 
to  gain  these  indulgences,  it  is  not  necessary  to  make 
use  of  any  set  form  of  words,  but  that  any  one  may  use 
any  form  of  words  which  he  pleases,  provided  it  ex- 
presses the  particular  motive  of  each  of  the  three 
theological  virtues.  —  "  The  New  Raccolta." 


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Gbe  Iboty  Sacrifice  of  tbc  flDaee 


Efje  JFour  ffireat  3Eni»  of  tije  j»ass 

oly  Mass  is  offered  to  God  for  tour  great  ends, 
corresponding  to  the  four  great  duties  we  owe  to 
Him ;  these  are :  i 

1.  To  praise,  honor,  and  adore  the  infinite  majesty 
of  God,  Who  is  infinitely  deserving  of  all  the  glory 
that  can  be  given  Him  by  His  creatures. 

2.  To  satisfy  the  infinite  justice  of  God,  Who  is  in- 
finitely offended  by  the  sins  committed  against  Him. 

3.  To  thank  the  infinite  liberality  of  God,  Who 
requires  an  infinite  return  for  all  the  favors  bestowed 
upon  His  creatures. 

4.  To  petition  the  infinite  goodness  of  God,  Whom 
nothing  but  a  pleading  of  infinite  value  can  move  to 
grant  us  all  needful  blessings. 

When  Jesus  Christ  by  the  Holy  Ghost  offered 
Himself  unspotted  to  God  on  Mount  Calvary,  He 
paid  infinite  adoration  to  the  divine  majesty,  gave  in- 
finite satisfaction  to  the  divine  justice,  made  an  in- 
finite return  to  the  divine  liberality  and  moved  the 
divine  goodness  by  an  appeal  of  infinite  efficacy. 

Now  in  Holy  Mass,  Jesus  places  Himself  entirely  in 
your  hands,  that  you  may  offer  to  God  the  same  great 
sacrifice  of  infinite  value  for  the  same  most  excellent 
ends,  in  your  behalf  as  well  as  for  others,  whether  liv- 
ing or  dead.  For  all  who  devoutly  assist  at  Holy 
Mass  are  made  one  with  the  priest,  and  along  with  him 
present  to  heaven  the  adorable  sacrifice.  What 
would  you,  therefore,  do  without  the  Holy  Mass? 
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"Holy  Mass  is  the  sun  of  Christianity,  the  soul  of 
faith,  the  center  of  the  Catholic  religion,  the  grand 
object  of  all  her  rites,  ceremonies,  and  sacraments; 
in  a  word,  it  is  a  summary  of  all  that  is  grand  and 
beautiful  in  the  Church  of  God."  —  St.  Leonard  of 
Port  Maurice. 

"  When  a  priest  celebrates  Holy  Mass,  he  honors 
God,  he  rejoices  the  angels,  he  edifies  the  Church,  he 
helps  the  living,  he  obtains  rest  for  the  departed,  and 
makes  himself  partaker  of  all  blessings." — "Following 
01  Christ." 

v  With  the  view,  therefore,  that  God  may  receive 
from  His  creatures  that  clean  oblation  which  alone  is 
worthy  of  Him,  and  that  the  faithful  be  not  deprived 
of  the  immense  benefit  of  the  same  adorable  sacrifice, 
Holy  Church  commands  her  children  under  pain  of 
grievous  sin  to  hear  Mass  on  all  Sundays  and  holydays. 
cf  obligation.  But,  surely,  no  Catholic  who  has  any 
right  idea  of  the  importance  and  value  of  Holy  Mass 
will  remain  satisfied  with  this.  He  will  attend  Holy 
Mass  as  often  as  he  can  on  week-days  as  well.  He 
will,  likewise,  have  Masses  offered  up  by  the  priest,, 
both  for  himself  and  others,  living  or  dead."  — *■ 
Father  Fiege,  in  "The  Paraclete." 


ttbe  ©r&inarj?  of  tbe  flDass 

The  priest,  standing  at  the  foot  of  the  altar,  bows 
down,  signs  himself  with  the  sign  of  the  cross ,  and  says : 

In  nomine   Patris,  ^  the   name  of  the 

et  Filii,  et  Spiritus  «-■-.  Father,  >t*  and  of  the 
Sancti.   Amen.  Son,  and  of  the  Holy 

Ghost.  Amen. 


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Ordinary  of  the  Mass 


Then,  joining  his  hands,  he  begins  the  Antiphon: 

V.  Introibo  ad  altare  V.  I  will  go  in  to  the 

Dei.  altar  of  God. 

R.  Ad  Deum,  qui  laeti-  R.  To  God,  Who  giveth 

neat  juventutem  meam.  joy  to  my  youth. 

(In  Masses  for  the  Dead,  and  from  Passion  Sunday 
till  Holy  Saturday,  the  following  Psalm  is  omitted :) 


psalm  xun 


S.  T7udica  me,  Deus,  et 
J  discerne  causam 
meam  de  gente  non  sancta : 
ab  homine  iniquo  et 
doloso  erue  me. 

M.  Quia  tu  es,  Deus, 
fortitudo  mea,  quare  me 
repulisti  ?  et  quare  tristis 
incedo,  dum  affligit  me 
inimicus  ? 

S.  Emitte  iucem  tuam 
et  veritatem  tuam:  ipsa 
me  deduxerunt,  et  addux- 
erunt  in  montem  sanctum 
Tuum,  et  in  tabernacula 
Tua. 

M.  Et  introibo  ad  al- 
tare Dei:  ad  Deum, 
qui  laetificat  juventutem 
meam. 

5.  Confitebor  Tibi  in 
cithara,  Deus,  Deus  meus : 


P.  *7udge  me,  O  God,  and 
tj  distinguish  my  cause 
from  the  nation  that  is  not 
holy :  deliver  me  from  the 
unjust  and  deceitful  man. 

R.  For  Thou  art  God, 
my  strength:  why  hast 
Thou  cast  me  off?  and 
why  do  I  go  sorrowful 
whilst  the  enemy  afflicteth 
me? 

P.  Send  forth  Thy  light 
and  Thy  truth:  they  have 
conducted  me  and  brought 
me  unto  Thy  holy  hill, 
and  into  Thy  taber- 
nacles. 

R.  And  I  will  go  in  to 
the  altar  of  God :  to  God, 
Who  giveth  joy  to  my 
youth. 

P.  I  will  praise  Thee 
upon  the  harp,  O  God,  my 


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quare  tristis  es,  anima  God:  why  art  thou  sad,  O 

mea  ?  et  quare  conturbas  my  soul  ?  and  why  dost 

me  ?  thou  disquiet  me  ? 

M .  Spera  in  Deo,  quo-  K  Hope  thou  in  God, 

niam  adhuc  confitebor  illi :  for  I  will  yet  praise  Him : 

salutare  vultus  mei,  et  Who  is  the  salvation  of  my 

Deus  meus.  countenance,  and  my  God. 

S.  Gloria  Patri,  et  Filio,  P.  Glory   be   to  the 

et  Spiritui  Sancto.  Father,  and  to  the  Son, 
and  to  the  Holy  Ghost. 

M .  Sicut  erat  in  prin-  R.  As  it  was  in  the  be- 

cipio,  et  nunc,  et  semper,  ginning,  is  now,  and  ever 

et  in  saecula  saeculorum.  shall  be,  world  without 

Amen.  end.  Amen. 

V.  Introibo  ad  altare  V.  I  will  go  in  to  the 

Dei.  altar  of  God. 

R.  Ad  Deum,  qui  laeti-  R.  To  God,  Who  giveth 

ficat  juventutem  meam.  joy  to  my  youth. 

V.  Adjutorium     nos-  V.  Our  help  is  in  the 

trum  in  nomine  Domini,  name  of  the  Lord. 

R.  Qui  fecit  ccelum  et  R.  Who   hath  made 

terrain.  heaven  and  earth. 

Then,  joining  his  hands  and  humbly  bowing  down, 
he  says 

Cfje  Confiteor 


onfiteor  Deo  omni-  *T*  confess  to  Almighty 
,  potenti,  etc.  God,  etc. 


M .  Misereatur  tui  om-  R.  May  Almighty  God 
nipotens  Deus,  et  dimissis  be  merciful  to  thee,  and, 
peccatis  tuis,j>erducat  te  forgiving  thee  thy  sins, 
ad  vitam  aeternam.  bring  thee  to  everlasting 

life. 

5.  Amen  P.  Amen. 


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M.  Confiteor  Deo  om-  R.  I   confess    to  Al- 

nipotenti,  beatae  Marias  mighty  God,  to  blessed 

semper  Virgini,  beato  Mi-  Mary,    ever   Virgin,  to 

chaeli  Archangelo,  beato  blessed  Michael  the  Arch- 

Joanni  Baptistae,  Sanctis  angel,  to  blessed  John  the 

Apostolis  Petro  et  Paulo,  Baptist,  to  the  holy  apos- 

omnibus  Sanctis,  et  tibi,  ties  Peter  and  Paul,  to  all 

Pater,  quia,  peccavi  nimis,  the  saints,  and  to  you, 

cogitatione  verbo  et  opere,  Father,  that  I  have  sinned 

mea  culpa,  mea  culpa,  exceedingly  in  thought, 

mea  maxima  culpa.    Ideo  word,  and  deed,  through 

precor   beatam   Mariam  my   fault,   through  my 

semper  Virginem,  beatum  fault,  through  my  most 

Michaelum  Archangelum,  grievous     fault.  There- 

beatum  Joannem  Baptis-  fore,  I  beseech  the  blessed 

tarn,   sanctos   Apostolos  Mary,  ever  Virgin,  blessed 

Petrum  et  Paulum,  omnes  Michael,  the  Archangel, 

sanctos,  et  te  Pater,  orare  blessed  John  the  Baptist, 

pro   me   ad    Dominum  the  holy  apostles,  Peter 

Deum  nostrum .  and  Paul,  and  all  the  saints, 
and  you,  Father,  to  pray  to 
the  Lord  our  God  for  me. 

Then  the  priest  gives  the  absolution,  saying: 

isereatur      vestri  CT\  ay  Almighty  God 

omnipotens    Deus,  ^e  merciful  unto 

et  dimissis  peccatis  ves-  you,  and,  forgiving  you 

tris,  perducat  vos  ad  vitam  your  sins,  bring  you  to 

aeternam.  life  everlasting. 

M.  Amen.  R.  Amen. 

Making  the  sign  of  the  cross,  he  says : 

Indulgentiam,  4«  abso-  /T|AY    the  Almighty 
lutionem,  et    remis-  and  merciful  Lord 

sionem  peccatorum  nos-  grant  us  pardon,  ^  abso- 


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trorum     tribuat     nobis  lution,  and  remission  of 
©mnipotens  et  misericors  our  sins. 
Dominus. 
M.  Amen.  R.  Amen. 

Then,  bowing  down,  he  proceeds : 

V.  Deus,  Tu  conver-  V.  Thou   shalt    turn  . 

sus  vivificabis  nos.  again,  O  God,  and  quicken 
us. 

R.  Et  plebs  Tua  laeta-  R.  And    Thy  people 

bitur  in  Te.  shall  rejoice  in  Thee. 

V.  Ostende  nobis,  Do-  V.  Show  us  Thy  mercy, 

mine,  misericordiam  Tu-  O  Lord, 
am. 

R.  Et  salutare  Tuum  R.  And  grant  us  Thy 

da  nobis.  salvation. 

V.  Domine,  exaudi  ora-  V.  O  Lord,  hear  my 

onem  meam.  prayer. 

R.  Et  clamor  meus  ad  R.  And   let   my  cry 

Te  veniat.  come  unto  Thee. 

V.  Dominus      vobis-  V.  The  Lord  be  with 

cum.  you. 

R.  Et  cum  spiritu  Tuo.  R.  And  with  thy  spirit. 

The  priest  then,  extending  and  afterward  joining 
his  hands,  says:  , 

Oremus.  Let  us  pray. 

Then,  going  up  to  the  altar,  he  says  inaudibly: 

ufer  a  nobis,  quaesu-  ake  away  from  us  our 

mus,  Domine,  ini-  iniquities,  we  beseech 

quitates  nostras:   ut  ad  Thee,  O  Lord:   that  we 

Sancta  Sanctorum  puris  may  be  worth}'  to  enter 

mereamur  mentibus  in-  with  pure  minds  into  the 

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troire.    Per  Christum  Do-  Holy  of  holies.  Through 

minum  nostrum.    Amen.  Christ  our  Lord.  Amen. 

Bowing  down  over  the  altar,  he  kisses  it  and  says ; 

aAMUS  Te,  Domine,  VV||'e  beseech  Thee,  O 

per  merita  sanctorum  vxA»  Lord,  by  the  mer- 

tuorum  quorum  reliquiae  its  of  Thy  saints,  whose 

hie  sunt,  et  omnium  sane-  relics  are  here,  and  of  all 

torum,  ut  indulgere  dig-  the   saints,    that  Thou 

neris  omnia  peccata  mea.  wouldst  vouchsafe  to  for- 

Amen.  give   me   all   my  sins. 


(At  Solemn  Mass  the  altar  is  here  incensed.) 

Then  the  priest,  signing  himself  with  the  sign  of  the 
cross,  reads 


et  us  go  with  confidence  to  the  throne  of 


grace :  that  we  may  obtain  mercy,  and 
find  grace  in  seasonable  aid  (Heb.  iv.  16). 

Casting  all  your  care  upon  Him;  for  He 
hath  care  of  you  (i  Peter  v.  7). 

He  that  feareth  man  shall  quickly  fall;  he 
that  trusteth  in  the  Lord  shall  be  set  on  high 
(Prov.  xxix.  25). 
Trust  in  the  Lord  and  do  good  (Ps.  xxxvi.  3). 
Have  mercy  on  me,  O  God,  have  mercy  on 
me;  for  my  soul  trusteth  in  Thee. 

And  in  the  shadow  of  Thy  wings  will  I  hope 
until  iniquity  pass  away  (Ps.  lvi.  2). 


Amen. 


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I  will  give  glory  to  Thy  name ;  for  Thou 
hast  been  a  helper  and  protector  to  me 
(Ecclus.  li.  2). 

Glory  be  to  the  Father  and  to  the  Son  and 
to  the  Holy  Ghost. 

The  priest  then  says  the 


Itgrfe  fEletson 


K 


yrie  eleison. 


*J^ord,  have  mer- 

R.  Lord,  have  mercy. 

P.  Lord,  have  mercy. 

R.  Christ,  have  mercy, 

P.  Christ,  have  mercy. 

R.  Christ,  have  mercy. 

P.  Lord,  have  mercy. 

R.  Lord,  have  mercy. 

P.  Lord,  have  mercy. 


M.  Kyrie  eleison. 

S.  Kyrie  eleison 

M.  Christe  eleison. 

S.  Christe  eleison. 

M.  Christe  eleison. 

S.  Kyrie  eleison. 

M.  Kyrie  eleison. 
Kyrie  eleison. 

Afterward,  standing  at  tHftjniddle  of  the  altar,  ex- 
tending and  then  joining  his  hands,  and  slightly  bow- 
ing, he  says  (when  it  is  to  be  said l) : 


©totfa  in  Uxcelsfe 


y^f  loria  in  excelsis  Deo ; 

et  in  terra  pax  ho- 
minibus  bonae  voluntatis. 
Laudamus  Te;  benedici- 
mus  Te;  adoramus  Te; 
glorihcamus  Te.  Gratias 


& 


lory  be  to  God  on 
high,  and  on  eaith 
peace  to  men  of  good  will. 
We  praise  Thee ;  we  bless 
Thee;  we  worship  Thee; 
we  glorify  Thee.    We  give 


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and  Advent,  and  in  Masses  lor  the  Dead. 


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agimus  Tibi  propter  mag-  Thee  thanks  for  Thy  great 

nam  gloriam  Tuam.    Do-  glory,  O  Lord  God,  heav- 

mine  Deus,  Rex  coelestis,  enly  King,  God  the  Fathei 

Deus  pater  omnipotens.  almighty.    O  Lord,  the 

Domine    Fili    unigenite,  only  begotten  Son,  Jesus 

Jesu    Christe:    Domine  Christ;    O   Lord  God, 

Deus,  Agnus  Dei,  Filius  Lamb  of  God,  Son  of  the 

Patris,  qui  tollis  peccata  Father,  Who  takest  away 

mundi,   miserere   nobis:  the  sins  of  the  world, 

qui  tollis  peccata  mundi,  have  mercy  on  us :  Thou 

suscipe      deprecationem  Who  takest  away  the  sins 

nostram :  qui  sedes  ad  dex-  of  the  world,  receive  our 

teram  Patris,  miserere  no-  prayer ;  Thou  Who  sittest 

bis.   Quoniam  Tu  solus  at  the  right  hand  of  the 

sanctus :    Tu  solus  Do-  Father,  have  mercy  on  us. 

minus:  Tu  solus  altissi-  For  Thou  only  art  holy; 

mus,  Jesu  Christe,  cum  Thou  only  art  the  Lord; 

Sancto  Spiritu,  in  gloria  Thou  only,  O  Jesus  Christ, 

Dei  Patris.  Amen.  with  the  Holy  Ghost,  a*t 
most  high  in  the  glory  of 
God  the  Father.  Amen. 

The  priest  kisses  the  altar,  and,  turning  to  the 
people,  says: 

V.  Dominus    vobis-      V.  The  Lord  be  with 
cum.  you. 
R.  Et  cum  spiritu  tuo.      R.  And  with  thy  spirit. 

tWje  Collect 

TTcET  us  pray :  O  God,  Who  hast  taught 
*^  the  hearts  of  the  faithful  by  the  light  of 
the  Eoly  Ghost :  grant  that,  by  the  gift  oi 
the  same  Spirit,  we  may  always  be  truly  wise 


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and  ever  rejoice  in  His  holy  consolations. 
May  the  inpouring  of  the  Holy  Ghost  cleanse 
our  hearts,  and,  as  dew  sprinkled  over  our  in- 
nermost being,  may  His  presence  render  us 
fruitful  in  good  works.  Give  us  Thy  grace,  O 
Lord,  that  we  may  not  cling  to  the  perishable 
goods  and  vain  honors  of  this  world,  but  pass 
safely  beyond  them  to  the  everlasting  joys  of 
heaven,  which  Thou  hast  promised  to  those 
who  love  and  serve  Thee  faithfully.  We  ask 
this  of  Thee  in  the  name  of  Our  Lord  Jesus 
Christ,  Thy  Son,  Who  liveth  and'reigneth 
with  Thee,  in  the  unity  of  the  Holy  Ghost, 
world  without  end.  Amen. 
*J~^et  us  pray :  Save  us,  we  beseech  Thee, 
O  Lord,  from  all  dangers  to  soul  or  body; 
and  by  the  intercession  of  the  glorious  and 
blessed  Mary,  ever  Virgin,  Mother  of  God,  of 
St.  Joseph,  of  Thy  holy  apostles,  Peter  and 
Paul,  and  of  all  Thy  saints,  mercifully  grant  us 
health  and  peace.  Do  Thou  bring  to  naught 
all  the  assaults  of  the  enemies  of  Thy  Church, 
and  enable  her  to  serve  Thee  in  freedom  and 
in  safety. 

*|J>less  our  Hbly  Father,  the  Pope;  bless 
r^-*  our  friends,  relatives,  benefactors,  and  all 
those  for  whom  we  have  promised  to  pray; 
and  give  eternal  rest  to  the  faithful  departed, 
through  Jesus  Christ,  Our  Lord.  Amen. 


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EptstU 

*|~\early  Beloved  :  Be  ye  all  of  one  mind, 
*^  having  compassion  one  of  another,  being 
lovers  of  the  brotherhood,  merciful,  modest, 
humble :  not  rendering  evil  for  evil,  or  railing 
for  railing,  but  contrariwise,  blessing ;  for 
unto  this  ydu  are  called,  that  you  may  inherit 
a  blessing.  For  he  that  will  love  life  and  see 
good  days,  let  him  refrain  his  tongue  from  evil, 
and  his  hps  that  they  speak  no  guile.  Let  him 
decline  from  evil,  and  do  good :  let  him  seek 
after  peace,  and  pursue  it :  because  the  eyes 
of  the  Lord  are  upon  the  just,  and  His  ears 
unto  their  prayers ;  but  the  countenance  of  the 
Lord  is  against  them  that  do  evil  things. 
And  who  is  he  that  can  hurt  you,  if  you  be 
zealous  of  good  ?  But  if  also  you  suffer  any 
thing  for  justice'  sake,  blessed  are  ye.  And  be 
not  afiaid  of  their  fear,  and  be  not  troubled. 
But  sanctify  the  Lord  Christ  in  your  hearts 
(1  Peter  iii.  8, 15). 

After  the  Epistle  is  said : 

R.  Deo  gratias.  R.  Thanks  be  to  God. 

Then  the  Gradual,  Tract,  Alleluia,  or  Sequence, 
according  to  the  time. 


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JFor  tije  Gratmai1 

^CJlessed  is  the  man  that  feareth  the  Lord: 
he  shall  delight  exceedingly  in  His  com- 
mandments. His  seed  shall  be  mighty  upon 
earth:  the  generation  of  the  righteous  shall 
be  blessed  (Ps.  cxi.  1,2). 

In  all  thy  works  remember  thy  last  end, 
and  thou  shalt  never  sin  (Ecclus.  vii.  40). 

Let  my  soul  (O  Lord)  die  the  death  of  the 
just,  and  my  last  end  be  like  to  them  (Num. 
xxiii.  10). 

0  forgive  me,  that  I  maybe  refreshed  before 
I  go  hence,  and  be  no  more  (Ps.  xxxviii.  14). 

Show  forth  Thy  wonderful  mercies :  Thou 
Who  savest  them  that  trust  in  Thee  (Ps.  xvi.  7). 

Before  the  Gospel  the  priest  bows  down  before  the 
middle  of  the  altar,  and  says : 

unda  cor  meum  ac  /^>f  leanse  my  heart  and 

labia  mea,    omni-  ^4.  my  lips,  O  almighty 

potens  Deus,  qui  labia  God,  Who  didst  cleanse 

Isaiae  prophetae    calculo  the  lips  of  the  prophet 

mundasti  ignito:  ita  me  Isaias  with  a  burning  coal ; 

Tua  grata  miseratione  dig-  vouchsafe  so  to  cleanse 

nare  mundare,  ut  sanctum  me    by    Thy  gracious 

Evangelium  Tuum  digne  mercy,  that  I  may  be  able 

valeam    nuntiare.     Per  worthily  to  proclaim  Thy 

1  The  choir  sings  the  Gradual,  while  the.  book  is  moved  to  the 
Gospel  side,  and  the  priest  says  the  prayer  Munda  cor  meum* 
:( Cleanse  my  heart,"  etc 


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Christum  Dominum  nos-  holy  Gospel.  Through 
trum.    Amen.  Christ  our  Lord.  Amen. 

Jube  Domine  bene-  Lord,  grant  Thy  bless- 
dicere.  ing. 

^T^VOMiNUS  sit  in  corde  /JvHE  Lord  be  in  my 

\J  meo  et  in  labiis  meis,  heart  and  on  my  lips, 

ut  digne  et  competenter  that  I  may  worthily  and 

annuntiem     Evangelium  fittingly  proclaim  His  holy 

Suum.   Amen.  Gospel.  Amen. 

Then,  going  to  the  Gospel  side,  he  says  : 

V.  Dominus  vobiscum.      V.  The  Lord  be  with 
you. 

R.  Et  cum  spiritu  tuo.     R.  And  with  thy  spirit. 
V.  Sequentia     sancti      V.  The  continuation  of 
Evangelii  secundum  N.  the  holy  Gospel  according 
to  N. 

R.  Gloria  Tibi,  Do-  R.  Glory  be  to  Thee, 
mine.  O  Lord. 

Then  is  read : 

Zfjt  ©ospel 

Christ's  Sermon  upon  the  Mount 
The  Eight  Beatitudes 

1.  *"K>lessed  are  the  poor  in  spirit;  for 

theirs  is  the  kingdom  of  heaven. 

2.  Blessed  are  the  meek ;  for  they  shall  pos- 
sess the  land. 

3.  Blessed  aire  they  that  mourn;  for  they 
shall  be  comforted. 


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4.  Blessed  are  they  that  hunger  and  thirst 
after  justice ;  for  they  shall  have  their  fill. 

5.  Blessed  are  the  merciful;  for  they  shall 
obtain  mercy. 

6.  Blessed  are  the  clean  of  heart ;  for  they 
shall  see  God. 

7.  Blessed  are  the  peacemakers;  for  they 
shall  be  called  the  children  of  God. 

8.  Blessed  are  they  that  suffer  persecution 
for  justice'  sake ;  for  theirs  is  the  kingdom  of 
heaven. 

Blessed  are  ye  when  they  shall  revile  you,  and 
persecute  you,  and  speak  all  that  is  evil  against 
you,  untruly,  for  My  sake : 

Be  glad  and  rejoice ;  for  your  reward  is  very 
great  in  heaven  (Matt.  v.  3-12). 

You  have  heard  that  it  hath  been  said : 
Thou  shalt  love  thy  neighbor,  and  hate  thy 
enemy. 

But  I  say  to  you :  Love  your  enemies  ;  do 
good  to  them  that  hate  you;  and  pray  for 
them  that  persecute  and  calumniate  you : 

That  you  may  be  the  children  of  your  Father 
Who  is  in  heaven,  Who  maketh  His  sun  to  rise 
upon  the  good  and  bad,  and  raineth  upon  the 
just  and  the  unjust. 

For  if  you  love  them  that  love  you,  what 
reward  shall  you  have?  Do  not  even  the 
jjjiblicans  this? 


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And  if  you  salute  your  brethren  only,  what 
do  you  more  ?   Do  not  also  the  heathens  this  ? 

Be  you  therefore  perfect,  as  also  your 
heavenly  Father  is  perfect  (Matt.  v.  43-48). 

If  you  will  forgive  men  their  offenses,  your 
heavenly  Father  will  forgive  you  also  your 
offenses. 

But  if  you  will  not  forgive  men,  neither  will 
your  Father  forgive  you  your  offenses  (Matt, 
vi.  14-15)- 

Judge  not  that  you  may  not  be  judged. 
For  with  what  judgment  you  judge,  you  shall 
be  judged :  and  with  what  measure  you  mete, 
it  shall  be  measured  to  you  again.  AH  things, 
therefore,  whatsoever  you  would  that  men 
should  do  to  you,  do  you  also  to  them;  for 
this  is  the  law  (Matt.  vii.  1,  2;  12). 

After  the  Gospel  is  said : 

R.  Laus  Tibi,  Christe.     R.  Praise  be  to  Thee, 
O  Christ. 

The  priest  says  inaudibly : 

*T^)er  Evangelica  dicta  the  words  of  the 

J—   deleantur  nostra  de-  Gospel  may  our  sins 

licta.  be  blotted  out. 

Then,  at  the  middle  ot  the  altar,  extending,  eleva- 
ting, and  joining  his  hands,  the  priest  says  the  Nicene 
Creed  (when  it  is  to  be  saidV  keeping  his  hands  joined 


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At  the  words,  and  was  incarnate,  he  kneels,  and  con- 
tinues kneeling  to  the  words,  was  made  man. 

Stye  Nicene  <£roU 

a redo  in  unum  Deum,  "T*  believe  in  one  God 

Patrem  omnipoten-  the  Father  almighty, 

tem,    factorem    coeli   et  Maker   of   heaven  and 

terrae,  visibilium  omnium  earth  and  of  all  things 

et    invisibilium.    Et    in  visible     and  invisible, 

unum  Dominum  Jesum  And  in  one  Lord  Jesus 

Christum,  Filium  Dei  uni-  Christ,  the  only  begotten 

genitum,    et    ex   Patre  Son  of  God,  born  of  the 

natum  ante  omnia  saecula.  Father  before  all  ages. 

Deum  de  Deo ;  Lumen  de  God  of  God ;   Light  of 

lumine ;  Deum  verum  de  light ;  very  God  of  very 

Deo  vero;  genitum  non  God;  begotten,  not  made ; 

factum;        consubstan-  being  of  one  substance 

tialem  Patri,  per  quem  with  the  Father,  by  Whom 

omnia   facta  sunt.    Qui  all    things   were  made, 

propter  nos  homines,  et  Who  for  us  men,  and  for 

propter  nostram  salutem,  our  salvation,  came  down 

descendit  de  ccelis,  et  in-  from  heaven,  and  was  in- 

carnatus  est  de  Spiritu  carnate  by  the  Holy  Ghost 

Sancto,  ex  Maria  Virgine :  of  the  Virgin  Mary:  and 

ET     HOMO     FACTUS     EST.   WAS    MADE    MAN.  [Here 

[Hie  genuftectitur .]    Cru-  all  kneel  down.]    He  was 

cifixus  etiam  pro  nobis:  crucified  also  for  us,  suf- 

sub  Pontio  Pilato  passus  fered  under  Pontius  Pi- 

et  sepultus  est.    Et  resur-  late,    and    was  buried, 

rexit  tertia  die  secundum  The  third  day  He  rose 

Scripturas ;  et  ascendit  in  again  according  to  the 

coclum,  sedet  ad  dexteram  Scriptures ;  and  ascended 

Patris:    et  iterum  ven-  into  heaven,  and  sitteth 

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care  vivos  et  mortuos: 
Cujus  regni  non  erit 
finis. 


Et  in  Spiritum  Sanc- 
tum Dominum  et  vivifi- 
cantem,  qui  ex  Patre 
Filioque  procedit :  qui 
cum  Patre  et  Filio  simul 
adoratur  et  conglorifica- 
tur;  qui  locutus  est  per 
prophetas.  Et  unam 
sanctam  Catholicam  et 
Apostolicam  Ecclesiam. 
Confiteor  unum  baptisma 
in  remissionem  pecca- 
torum.  Et  expecto  resur- 
rectionem  mortuorum,  et 
vitam  venturi  saeculi. 

Amen. 


Father:  and  He  shaD 
come  again  with  glory  to 
judge  both  the  living  and 
the  dead :  of  Whose  king- 
dom there  shall  be  no  end. 

And  I  believe  in  the 
Holy  Ghost,  the  Lord  and 
Giver  of  life,  Who  pro- 
ceedeth  from  the  Father 
and  the  Son:  Who  to- 
gether with  the  Father 
and  the  Son  is  worshiped 
and  glorified ;  Who  spoke 
by  the  prophets.  And 
one  holy  Catholic  and 
Apostolic  Church.  I  con- 
fess one  Baptism  for  the 
remission  of  sins.  And  I 
look  for  the  resurrection  of 
the  dead,  and  the  life  of 
the  world  to  come.  Amen. 


(At  High  Mass  the  choir  sings  the  Credo  and  the 
clergy  sit  down  until  its  conclusion.) 

Then  the  celebrant  kisses  the  altar,  and,  turning 
to  the  people,  says: 

V.  Dominus  vobiscum.      V.  The  Lord  be  with 
you. 

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The  priest  then  reads 

€€  1  H0  s^a^  ascen(^  *nt°  the  mountain  of  the 
Lord:  or  who  shall  stand  in  His  holy 
place  ? 

The  innocent  in  hanjls,  and  clean  of  heart 
(Ps.  xxiii.3,  4). 

A  sacrifice  to  God  is  an  afflicted  spirit :  a 
contrite  and  humble  heart,  O  God,  Thou  wilt 
not  despise  (Ps.  1.  19). 

The  Lord  is  nigh  unto  them  that  are  of  a 
contrite  heart :  and  He  will  save  the  humble 
of  spirit  (Ps.  xxxiii.  19). 

Create  a  clean  heart  in  me,  O  God:  and 
renew  a  right  spirit  within  me  (Ps.  1.  12). 

This  being  finished,  the  priest  takes  the  paten 
with  the  Host  (if  it  is  Solemn  Mass,  the  deacon  hands 
the  priest  the  paten  with  the  Host),  and  offering  it  up, 
says: 

uscipe,  sancte  Pater,  *2J*ccept,  O  holy 
omnipotens,  aeterne  cJ^t  Father,  almighty, 
Deus  hanc  immaculatam  everlasting  God,  this  stain- 
Hostiam,  quam  ego  ihdig-  less  Host,  which  I,  Thy  un- 
nus  famulus  tuus  offero  worthy  servant,  offer  unto 
tibi  Deo  meo  vivo  et  vero,  Thee,  my  living  and  true 
pro  innumerabilibus  pec-  God,  for  my  innumerable 
catis,  et  offensionibus,  et  sins,  offenses,  and  negli- 
negligentiis  meis,  et  pro  gences,  and  for  all  here 
omnibus  circumstantibus ;  present ;   as  also  for  all 

1  The  choir  sings  the  Offertory,  or  some  suitable  anthem  or 
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sed  et  pro  omnibus  fideli- 
bus  Christianis,  vivis  at- 


faithful  Christians,  both 
living  and  dead,  that  it 


que  cfefunctis ;  ut  mihi  may  be  profitable  for  my 
et  illis  proficiat  ad  salu-  own  and  for  their  salva- 

life  eternal. 


tern  m 
Amen. 


vitam  aeternam. 


tion  unto 
Amen. 


Then,  making  the  sign  of  the  cross  with  the  paten, 
be  places  the  Host  upon  the  corporal.  The  priest 
pours  wine  and  water  into  the  chalice,  blessing  the 
water  before  it  is  mixed,  saying : 


*T"Aeus,  qui  humanae 
substantias  dignita- 
tem mirabiliter  condidisti, 
et  mirabilius  reformasti: 
da  nobis  per  hujus  aquae 
et  vini  mysterium,  ejus 
divinitatis  esse  consortes, 
qui  biiraanitatis  nostrae 
fieri  dignatus  est  parti- 
ceps,  Jesus  Ghristus,  Filius 
tuus,  Dominus  noster ; 
qui  tecum  vivit  et  regnat 
in  unitate  Spiritus  Sancti 
Deus,  per  omnia  saecula 
saeculorum.  Amen. 


OGod,  Who  hast 
wonderfully  framed 
man's  exalted  nature,  and 
still  more  wonderfully  re- 
stored it :  grant  us,  by 
the  mystic  signification 
of  this  commingling  of 
water  and  wine,  to  become 
partakers  of  the  Godhead 
of  Him  Who  vouchsafed 
to  become  partaker  of  our 
manhood,  Jesus  Christ, 
Thy  Son,  our  Lord ;  Who 
liveth  and  reigneth  with 
Thee  in  the  unity  of 
the  Holy  Ghost ;  world 
without  end.  Amen. 

(If  it  is  a  Solemn  Mass,  the  deacon  ministers  the 
wine,  the  subdeacon  the  water.)  Offering  up  the 
chalice,  he  says : 

£\  fferimus  Tibi,  Dom-  '//I'e  offer  unto  Thee, 
ine,  calicem  saluta-  VxA#  O  Lord,  the  chalice 
ris,   Tuam    deprecantes  of  salvation,  beseeching 


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clementiam,  ut  in  con-  Thy  clemency  that,  in  the 

spectu  divinae  Majestatis  sight  of  Thy  divine  Maj- 

Tuae,  pro  nostra  et  totius  esty,  it  may  ascend  with 

mundi  salute  cum  odore  the  odor  of  sweetness  for 

suavitatis  ascendat.  our   salvation,    and  for 
that  of  the  whole  world. 

Amen.  Amen. 

Then  making  the  sign  of  the  cross  with  the  chalice, 
and  placing  it  on  the  corporal,  he  covers  it  with  the  pall. 

At  Solemn  Mass  the  subdeacon  here  receives  the 
paten,  and,  wrapping  it  up  in  the  veil  with  which  his 
shoulders  are  covered,  he  goes  and  stands  behind  the 
celebrant  until  toward  the.' end  of  the  Pater  Noster* 

Bowing  down,  the  priest  says: 

In  spiritu  humilitatis,  a  humble  spirit  and  a 
et  in  animo  contrito,  A  contrite  heart  may  we 
suscipiamur  a  Te,  Do-  be  received  by  Thee,  O 
mine,  et  sic  fiat  sacrificium  Lord;  and  let  our  sacri- 
nostrum  in  conspectu  Tuo  fice  be  so  made  in  Thy 
hodie,  ut  placeat  Tibi,  Do-  sight  this  day  that  it  may 
mine  Deus.  please  Thee,  O  Lord  God. 

Raising  his  eyes  and  stretching  out  his  hands,  he 
says: 

Veni,      sanctificator  /^f  ome,  O  Sanctifier,  al- 

omnipotens,  aeterne  ^4  mighty,  eternal  God, 

Deus,  et  bene  >J«  die  hoc  and  bless  ►{<  this  sacrifice 

sacrificium,  Tuo  sancto  set   forth  to  Thy  holy 

nomini  praeparatum.  name. 

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er      intercessionem         Y  the  intercession  of 
beati        Michaelis  blessed  Michael  the 

Archangeli,  stantis  a  dex-  archangel,  standing  at  the 

tris   altaris   incensi,    et  right  hand  of  the  altar 

omnium  electorum  suo-  of  incense,  and  of  all  His 

rum,     incensum     istud  elect,  may  the  Lord  voucb- 

dignetur  Dominus  bene-  safe  to  bless  this  incense, 

dicere,     et    in    odorem  and  receive  it  as  an  odor 

suavitatis  accipere.     Per  of    sweetness.  Through 

Christum  Dominum  nos-  Christ  our  Lord.  Amen, 
trum.  Amen. 

He  incenses  the  bread  and  wine,  saying: 

Incensum  istud  a  Te*  tT\  ay  this  incense  which 
benedictum  ascendat  * Thou  hast  blessed, 
ad  Te,  Domine,  et  descen-  0  Lord,  ascend  to  Thee, 
dat  super  nos  misericordia  and  may  Thy  mercy 
Tua.  descend  upon  us. 

Then  he  incenses  the  altar,  saying: 

*|^Virigatur,    Domine,  *TT"|et   mv   prayer,  O 

oratio  mea  sicut  in-  J-J  Lord,  be  directed  as 

censum  in  conspectu  Tuo :  incense  in  Thy  sight :  and 

elevatio  manuum  mearum  the  lifting  up  of  my  hands 

sacrificium   vespertinum.  as  the  evening  sacrifice. 

Pone,  Domine,  custo-  Set  a  watch,  O  Lord; 

diam  ori  meo,  et  ostium  before  my  mouth,  and  a 

circumstantiae  labiis  meis.  door  round  about  my  lips. 

Ut   non   declinet   cor  That  my  heart  may  not 

meum  in  verba  malitiae,  incline  to  evil  words,  to 

ad  excusandas  excusatio-  make  excuses  in  sins, 
nes  in  peccatis. 

Giving  the  censer  to  the  deacon,  he  says: 


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"CCENDAT  in  nobis 

Dominus  ignem  Sui  in  us  the  fire  of  His 

amoris  et  flammam  aeter-  love,  and  the  flame  of 

nae  caritatis.    Amen.  everlasting  charity.  Amen. 


Here  the  celebrant  is  incensed  by  the  deacon, 
who  next  incenses  the  clergy  present  in  choir  and  the 
ether  ministers  at  the  altar. 

The  priest,  with  his  hands  joined,  goes  to  the 
Epistle  side  of  the  altar,  where  he  washes  his  fingers 
while  he  recites  the  following : 


Eavabo  inter  innocen- 
tes  manus  meas :  et 
circumdabo  altare  Tuum, 
Domine. 

Ut  audiam  vocem  lau- 
dis:  et  enarrem  universa 
mirabilia  Tua. 

Domine,  dilexi  decorem 
domus  tuae,  et  locum  ha- 
bitationis  glorias  tuae. 

Ne  perdas  cum  impiis, 
Deus,  animam  meam ;  et 
cum  viris  sanguinum  vi- 
tam  meam. 

In  quorum  manibus  ini- 
quitates  sunt :  dextera 
eorum  repleta  estmuneri- 
bus. 

Ego  autem  in  innocen- 
tia  mea  ingressus  sum: 
redime  me  et  miserere 
mei. 


I will  wash  my  hands 
among  the  innocent; 
and  will  compass  Thy 
altar,  O  Lord. 

That  I  may  hear  the 
voice  of  Thy  praise  and 
tell  of  all  Thy  wondrous 
works. 

I  have  loved,  O  Lord, 
the  beauty  of  Thy  house, 
and  the  place  where  Thy 
glory  dwelleth. 

Take  not  away  my  soul, 
O  God,  with  the  wicked, 
nor  my  life  with  men  of 
blood. 

In  whose  hands  are 
iniquities :  their  right 
hand  is  filled  with  gifts. 

But  as  for  me,  I  have 
walked  in  my  innocence: 
redeem  me,  and  have 
mercy  on  me. 


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Pes  meus  stetit  in  di-  My  foot  hath  stood  in 
recto :  in  ecclesiis  bene-  the  direct  way :  in  the 
dicam  Te,  Domine.  churches  I  will  bless  Thee, 

0  Lord. 

Gloria  Patri,  etc.1  Glory  be  to  the  Father, 

etc.1 

Returning,  and  bowing  before  the  middle  of  the 
altar,  with  joined  hands,  he  says : 

usctpe,  sancta  Trini-  ECEiVE,OHoiyTrin- 
tas,  hanc  oblationem  ity,  this  oblation, 

quam  Tibi  offerimus  ob  which  we  offer  unto  Thee, 
memoriam,  passionis,  res-  in  memory  of  the  passion, 
urrectionis,  et  ascensionis  resurrection,  and  ascension 
Jesu  Christi  Domini  nos-  of  Our  Lord  Jesus  Christ, 
tri :  et  in  honorem  beatae  and  in  honor  of  blessed 
Maria?  semper  Virginis,  Mary  ever  Virgin,  blessed 
et  beati  Joannis  Baptistae,  John  the  Baptist,  of  the 
et  sanctorum  apostolorum  holy  apostles  Peter  and 
Petri  et  Pauli,  et  istorum  Paul,  of  these  and  of  all 
et  omnium  sanctorum :  the  saints :  that  it  may  be 
ut  illis  proficiat  ad  hono-  available  to  their  honor 
rem,  nobis  autem  ad  salu-  and  our  salvation :  and 
tem :  et  illi  pro  nobis  in-  may  they  vouchsafe  to 
tercedere  dignentur  in  intercede  for  us  in  heaven, 
ccelis,  quorum  memoriam  whose  memory  we  cele- 
agimus  in  terris.  Per  brate  on  earth.  Through 
eumdem  Christum  Domi-  the  same  Christ  our  Lord, 
num  nostrum.   Amen.  Amen. 

Then  h«*  kisses  the  altar,  and  having  turned  himself 
toward  the  people,  extending  and  joining  his  hands, 
he  raises  his  voice  a  little,  and  says : 

1  In  Masses  for  ihe  Dead,  and  in  Passion  time,  the  Gloria  is 
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OitATE,     fratres,     ut  *"|5)kay,   my  brethren, 

meum   ac   vestrum  J—  that    my  sacrifice 

sacrificium  acceptabile  fiat  and  yours  may  be  accept- 

apud  Deum  Patrem  omni-  able  to  God  the  Father 

potentem.  almighty. 

The  server  then  answers : 

Suscipiat  Dominus  sac-      May  the  Lord  receive 

rificium  de  manibus  tiiis,  the   sacrifice   from  thy 

ad   laudem   et   gloriam  hands,  to  the  praise  and 

nominis  Sui,  ad  utilitatem  glory  of  His  name,  to 

quoque  nostram,  totius-  our  benefit,  and  to  that 

que  Ecclesiae  suae  sanctae.  of  all  His  holy  Church. 

The  priest  answers  in  a  low  voice,  A  men. 

Then,  with  outstretched  hands,  he  recites  the  secret 
prayers. 

ftt  tfje  &ecreta 

An  Indtdgenced  Offering  to  be  Made  during  the 
Time  of  Mass 

eTERNAL  Father,  I  offer  to  Thee  the  sacri- 
fice which  Thy  beloved  Son  Jesus  made 
of  Himself  upon  the  cross,  and  which  He  now 
renews  upon  this  altar ;  I  offer  it  to  Thee  in 
the  name  of  all  creatures,  together  with  the 
Masses  which  have  been  celebrated  and  which 
shall  be  celebrated  in  the  whole  world,  in 
order  to  adore  Thee,  and  tq  give  Thee  the 
honor  which  Thou  dost  deserve,  to  render 
to  Thee  due  thanks  for  Thy  innumerable  bene- 
fits, to  appease  Thy  anger  which  our  many 


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sins  have  provoked,  and  to  give  Thee  "due 
satisfaction  fqr  them ;  to  entreat  Thee  also  for 
myself,  for  the  Church,  for  the  whole  world, 
and  for  the  blessed  souls  in  purgatory.  Amen. 

Indulgence  of  three  years.  —  Pope  Pius  IX,  April 
11,  i860. 

Another  Offering 

ternal  Father,  we  offer  Thee  the  blood, 
the  passion,  and  the  death  of  Jesus  Christ, 
the  sorrows  of  Mary  most  holy,  and  of  St. 
Joseph,  in  satisfaction  for  our  sins,  in  aid  of 
the  holy  souls  in  purgatory,  for  the  needs  of 
holy  Mother  Church,  and  for  the  conversion 
of  sinners. 

Indulgence  of  100  days,  once  a  day.  —  Pope  Pius 
IX,  April  30,  i860. 

eceive,  O  Lord,  our  offerings,  in  commem- 
oration of  the  passion  and  death  of  our 
blessed  Saviour,  Jesus  Christ,  Thy  Son,  that 
through  His  merits  and  by  the  consecration  of 
all  the  powers  of  our  soul  and  body  to  Thy 
holy  service,  we  may  persevere  in  Thy  love  and 
Thy  grace  to  the  end  of  our  days,  and  glorify 
Thee  eternally  in  heaven. 

Defend,  we  beseech  Thee,  O  God  Almighty, 
through  the  intercession  of  the  Blessed  Virgin 
Mary,  of  St.  Joseph,  and  of  all  the  saints, 


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this  Thy  family  from  all  adversity;  and  as 
we  prostrate  ourselves  before  Thee  with 
humble  and  contrite  hearts,  do  Thou  gra- 
ciously protect  us  against  all  the  snares  of  our 
enemies.  Through  Our  Lord  Jesus  Christ,  etc. 

Which  being  finished,  he  says  in  an  audible  voice: 

er     omnia    saecula  *7jpk  orld  without 
saeculorum.  V3LA*  en& 

R.  Amen.  R.  Amen. 

»  V.  Dominus  vobiscum.      V.  The  Lord  be  with 
you. 

R.  Et  cum  spiritu  tuo.  R.  And  with  thy  spirit 
Here  he  uplifts  his  hands : 

V.  Sursum  corda.  V,  Lift  up  your  hearts. 

R.  Habemus  ad  Do-  R.  We  have  them  lifted 
minum.  up  unto  the  Lord. 

He  joins  his  hands  before  his  breast  and  bows  his 
head  while  he  says : 

V.  Gratias  agamus  Do-  V.  Let  us  give  thanks 
mino  Deo  nostro.  unto  the  Lord  our  God. 

R.  Dignum  et  justum  R.  It  is  meet  and  just, 
est. 

He  then  disjoins  his  hands,  and  keeps  them  in  this 
posture  until  the  end  of  the  Preface,  after  which  he 
again  joins  them,  and  bowing,  says,  Sanctus,  etc.1 

1  At  High  Mass  the  choir  sings  the  Sanctus  (while  the  priest 
is  proceeding  with  the  Canon)  as  far  as  the  nrst  Hosanna  in 
Excelsis  before  the  Elevation;  and  after  the  Elevation,  Benedic- 
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When  he  says  Benedictus,  etc.,  he  signs  himself  with 
the  cross.  > 

The  following  Preface  is  said  on  every  Sunday  in 
the  year  that  has  no  special  preface  of  its  own. 

Veke  dignum  et  jus-  'TTt  is  truly  meet  and  just, 

turn   est,    aeqxium  *L  right  and  available  to 

et  salutare.  nos  Tibi  sem-  salvation,  that  we  should 

peretubiquegratiasagere,  always  and  in  all  places 

Domine  sancte,  Pater  om-  give  thanks  to  Thee,  O 

nipotens,    aeterne   Deus.  holy   Lord,    Father  al- 

Qui  cum  unigenito  Filio  mighty,     eternal  God* 

Tuo   et   Spiritu   Sancto  Who,  together  with  Thy 

unus  es  Deus,  unus  es  only  begotten  Son  and 

Dominus:   non  in  unius  the  Holy  Ghost,  art  one 

singularitate  Persona? ,  sed  God,  one  Lord :  not  in  the 

in  unius  Trinitate  sub-  singleness  of  one  Person, 

stantiae.    Quod  enim  de  but  in  the  Trinity  of  one 

Tua  gloria,  revelante  Te,  substance.    For  what  we 

credimus,  hoc  de  Filio  tuo,  believe  of  Thy  glory,  as 

hoc  de  Spiritu  Sancto,  Thou  hast  revealed  the 

sine  differentia  discretions  same,  we  believe  of  Thy 

sentimus.    Ut  in  confes-  Son,  and  of  the  Holy 

sione  verae  sempiternae-  Ghost,  without  any  differ- 

que  Deitatis,  et  in  Per-  ence  or  distinction.  So 

sonis   proprietas,  et    in  that  in  the  confession  of 

essentia  unitas,  et  in  Ma-  the  true  and  eternal  God- 

jestate   adoretur  aequali-  head,  we  adore  a  distinc- 

tas.  Quern  laudant  angeli  tion  in  the  Persons,  unity 

atque  archangeli,  cheru-  in  Essence,  and  equality 

bim  quoque  ac  seraphim,  in  Majesty.    Whom  the 

qui  non  cessant  clamare  angels  and  archangels,  the 

quotidie,    una  voce   di-  cherubim  also  and  sera- 

centes :  phim,  do  praise ;  who  cease 
not,  day  by  day  with  one 
voice  crying  out,  to  repeat: 


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Here  the  bell  is  rung  thrice. 

anctus,  sanctus,  sane-  "p^  oly,  holy,  holy,  Lord 

tus,  Dominus  Deus  God      of  hosts. 

Sabaoth.    Pleni  sunt  coeli  Heaven   and   earth  are 

et  terra  gloria  tua.    Ho-  full  of  Thy  glory.  Ho- 

sanna  in  excelsis.    Bene-  sanna    in    the  highest, 

dictus  qui  venit  in  nomine  Blessed  is  He  Who  cometh 

Domini.    Hosanna  in  ex-  in  the  name  of  the  Lord, 

celsis.  Hosanna  in  the  highest. 


Cije  Canon  of  tfje  ifEass 

The  priest,  first  extending,  then  elevating  and 
joining  his  hands,  raising  his  eyes  toward  heaven,  says 
in  a  low  voice : 


^*JE  IGITUR, 


clementis- 
sime  Pater,  per  Jesum 
Christum  Filium  tuum 
Dominum  nostrum,  sup- 
plices  rogamus  ac  petimus, 


He  kisses  the  altar. 

Uti  accepta  habeas  et 
benedicas  haec  +  dona, 
hsec'^  munera,  haec  ^ 
sancta  sacrincia  illibata, 
in  primis,  quae  Tibi  offeri- 
mus  pro  Ecclesia  Tua 
sancta  Catholica:  quam 
pacificare,  custodire,  adu- 
nare,  et  regere  digneris 
toto  orbe  terrarum,  una 
cum  famulo  Tuo  Papa 


or? 


[EREFOKE  we  hum- 
bly pray  and  be- 
seech Thee,  most  merciful 
Father,  through  Jesus 
Christ,    Thy   Son,  our 


Lord,  to  receive  and  to 
bless  these  +  gifts,  these 
4«  presents,  these  +  holy 
unspotted  sacrifices 
which  we  offer  up  to 
Thee  in  the  firrffc  place  for 
Thy  holy  Catholic  Church, 
that  it  may  please  Thee 
to  grant  her  peace,  to 
guard,  unite,  and  guide 
her,    throughout  the 


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nostro  N.,  et  Antistite 
nostro  N.,  et  omnibus 
orthodoxis,  atque  Catho- 
licae  et  Apostolicae  Fidei 
cultoribus. 


world;  as  also  for  Thy 
servant  N.,  our  Pope,  and 
for  N.,  our  Bishop,  and 
for  all  who  are  orthodox 
in  belief  and  who  profess 
the  Catholic  and  Apos- 
tolic Faith. 


Cijfc  Comnumoration  at  tije  ILnring 


^JfrJE  Mi:^*iiiL,  O  Lord, 


Domine, 

famulorum  famula-  t*^*  of  Thy  servants  N, 
rumque  tuarum,  N.  etN.,  andN., 

.  He  pauses,  and,  joining  his  hands,  prays  silently 
for  those  he  wishes  to  pray  for  in  particular: 


Et  omnium  circum- 
stantium,  quorum  Tibi 
fides  cognita  est,  et  nota 
devotio:  pro  quibus  Tibi 
offerimus,  vel  qui  Tibi 
offerunt  hoc  sacrificium 
laudis,  pro  se,  suisque 
omnibus,  pro  redemp- 
tione  animarum  suarum, 
pro  spe  salutis  et  incolu- 
mitatis  suae :  Tibique  red- 
dunt  vota  sua,  aeterno 
Deo,  vivo  et  vero. 


And  of  all  here  present, 
whose  faith  and  devotion 
are  known  to  Thee,  for 
whom  we  offer,  or  who 
offer  up  to  Thee,  this* 
sacrifice  of  praise  for  them- 
selves, their  families  and 
their  friends,  for  the  sal- 
vation of  their  souls  and 
the  health  and  welfare 
they  hope  for,  and  who 
now  pay  their  vows  to 
Thee,  God  eternal,  living 
arid  true. 


aOMMUNiCANTES,     et  "T^Javing  communion 

memoriam     vene-  with,  and  venerat- 

rantes,  in  primis  gloriosae  ing  the  memory,  first  of 

semper  Virginis  Mariae,  the  glorious  Mary>  ever  a 


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Genitricis  Dei  et  Domini 
nostri  Jesu  Christi:  sed 
et  beatorum  apostolorum 
ac  martyrum  tuorum, 
Petri  et  Pauli,  Andreas, 
Jacobi,  Joannis,  Thomae, 
Jacobi,  Philippi,  Bartho- 
lomaei,  Matthaei,  Simonis 
et  Thaddaei,  Lini,  Cleti, 
Clementis,  Xysti,  Cor- 
nelii,  Cypriani,  Laurent ii, 
Chrysogoni,  Joannis  et 
Pauli,  Cosmae  et  Dami- 
ani,  et  omnium  sanctorum 
tuorum;  quorum  meritis 
precibusque  concedas,  ut 
in  omnibus  protectionis 
tuae  muniamur  auxilio. 
Per  eumdem  Christum 
Dominum  nostrum. 
Amen. 


virgin,  mother  of  Jesus 
Christ,  our  God  and  our 
Lord :  likewise  of  Thy 
blessed  apostles  and  mar- 
tyrs, Peter  and  Paul, 
Andrew,  James,  John, 
Thomas,  James,  Philip, 
Bartholomew,  Matthew, 
Simon  and  Thaddeus ;  of 
Linus,  Cletus,  Clement, 
Six  tus ,  Cornelius ,  Cyprian , 
Lawrence,  Chrysogonus, 
Johnand  Paul,  Cosmasand 
Damian,  and  of  all  Thy 
saints:  for  the  sake  of 
whose  merits  and  prayers 
do  Thou  grant  that  in  all 
things  we  may  be  defended 
by  the  help  of  Thy  protec- 
tion. Through  the  same 
Christ,  our  Lord.  Amen. 


Spreading  his  hands  over  the  oblation,  he  says : 
(Here  the  bell  is  rung  once.) 


*lp^ANC  igitur  oblatio- 
4-G  nem  servitutis 
nostrae,  sed  et  cunctae 
familiae  tuae,  quaesumus, 
Domine,  ut  placatus  acci- 
pias;  diesque  nostros  in 
Tua  pace  disponas,  at  que 
ab  aeterna  damnatione 
nos  eripi,  et  in  electo- 
rum  tuorum  jubeas  grege 


V  Jl  I  'herefore,  we  be- 
\3LK  seech  Thee,  O  t 
Lord,  graciously  to  re- 
ceive this  oblation  which 
we  Thy  servants,  and 
with  us  Thy  whole  fam- 
ily, offer  up  to  Thee  :  dis- 
pose our  days  in  Thy 
peace;  command  that 
we  be  saved  from  eternal 


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aumerari.  Per  Christum  damnation,  and  num- 
Dominum  nostrum,  bered  among  the  flock  of 
Amen.  Thine  elect.  Through 

Christ  our  Lord.  Amen. 

Quam  oblationem,  Tu  *Z3*nd  do  Thou,  O 
Deus,  in  omnibus,  *J^->  God,  vouchsafe  in 
quaesumus,benedic4«tam,  all  respects  to  bless,  + 
adscrip+tam,  ra4*tam,  consecrate,  +  and  ap- 
rationabilem,  acceptabi-  prove  +  this  our  obla- 
lemque  facere  digneris:  tion,  to  perfect  it  and  to 
ut  nobis  cor+pus  et  san-  render  it  well-pleasing  to 
+guis  fiat  dilectissimi  Fi-  Thyself,  so  that  it  may 
Hi  tui  Domini  nostri  Jesu  become  for  us  the  body 
Christi.  4-  and  blood  +  of  Thy 

most  beloved  Son,  Jesus 
Christ  our  Lord. 

Qui  pridie  quam  pate-  %ja  i'ho  the  day  before 

retur,  accepit  panem  \3LK>  He  suffered,  took 

in  sanctas  ac  venerabiles  bread  into  His  holy  and 

manus  suas,  et  elevatis  venerable  hands  and  hav- 

oculis  in  ccelum,  ad  Te  ing  lifted  up  His  eyes  to 

Deum     Patrem    suum  heaven,  to  Thee,  God, 

omnipotentem:  Tibi  gra-  His  almighty  Father,  giv- 

tias  agens,  bene     dixit,  ing    thanks    to  Thee, 

f regit,  deditque  discipulis  blessed  it         broke  it, 

„  suis,  dicens:  Accipite,  et  and  gave  it  to  His  dis- 

manducate  ex  hoc  omnes.  ciples,  saying:   Take  ye, 
and  eat  ye  all  of  this. 

Holding  the  Host  with  both  hands,  the  priest 
pronounces  the  words  of  Consecration  secretly,  dis- 
tinctly, and  attentively: 

Hoc  est  enim  Corpus     For  this  is  My  Body. 

MEUM. 


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After  pronouncing  the  words  of  Consecration,  the 
priest,  kneeling  upon  one  knee,  adores  the  sacred 
Host;  then,  rising,  he  elevates  it,  and  replaces  it 
upon  the  corporal,  kneeling  once  again. 

£t  tfje  fEiebatton  of  tfje  gacreto  f^ost 

Contemplate  Jesus  hanging  on  the  cross,  uiid  adore 
the  same  Jesus,  here  present  on  the  altar ;  look  at  the 
sacred  Host  and  say  with  strong  faith,  finu  hope,  ten- 
der love,  and  earnest  devotion : 

|»2  &ort  anij  J&2  ffio*  t 

His  Holiness,  Pope  Pius  X,  on  Mi*y  18,  1907, 
granted  an  indulgence  of  seven  years  and  seven  quar- 
antines, to  all  the  faithful,  who,  at  the  elevation  during 
Mass,  or  at  public  exposition  of  the  Blessed  Sacrament, 
look  at  the  sacred  Host  and  say :  "  My  Lord  and  my 
God!1' 

(At  the  elevation  of  the  Host  the  bell  is  rung  thrice.) 

imili  modo  postquam  *T*n  like  manner,  aftei 

ccenatum  est,  acci-  A-*  supper,  taking  also  this 

piens  et  hunc  praeclarum  goodly  chalice  into  Hfe 

calicem    in    sanctas    ac  holy  an  i  venerable  hands : 

venerabiles  manus  suas:  and  giving  thanks  to  Thee, 

item  Tibi  gratias  agens  He  blessed  it,  *t*  and  gave 

bene*Pdixit,  deditque  dis-  it  to  His  disciples,  saying  : 

cipulis  suis,  dicens :  Acci-  Take,  and  drink  ye  all  of 

pite,  et  bibite  ex  eo  omnes.  this. 

The  priest  then  pronounces  the  words  of  Consecra- 
tion over  the  chalice,  holding  it  slightly  elevated, 
saying: 


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HlC   EST   ENIM    CALIX  FOR  THIS  IS  THE  ChAL- 

SANGUINIS   MEI    NOVI   ET  ICE  OF  My  BLOOD  OF  THE 

jETERNI  TESTAMENTI :  MYS-  NEW  AND  ETERNAL  TESTA- 

TERIUM  FIDEi;    QUI    PRO  MENT :    THE  MYSTERY  OF 

VOBIS     ET    PRO     MULTIS  FAITH;    WHICH  SHALL  BE 

EFFUNDETUR    IN     REMIS-  SHED  FOR  YOU,  AND  FOR 

SIONEM    PECCATORUM.  MANY,  UNTO  THE  REMIS- 
SION  OF  SINS. 

He  then  replaces  the  chalice  on  the  corporal,  and 
says: 

Haec  quotiescumque  fe-  As  often  as  ye  shall  do 
ceritis,  in  Mei  memoriam  these  things,  ye  shall  do 
facietis.  them  in  remembrance  of 

Me. 

Making  a  genuflection,  he  adores ;  then,  rising,  he 
elevates  the  chalice,  and,  replacing  it  upon  the  corpo- 
ral, makes  another  genuflection. 

(At  the  elevation  of  the  chalice  the  bell  is  rung 
thrice.) 

He  then  proceeds : 

aNDE  et  memores,  Do-  JTTT'herefore,  O  Lord, 

mine,  nos  servi  tui,  vxA#  bearing  in  mind  the 

sed  et  plebs  tua  sancta,  blessed  Passion  of  the  same 

ejusdem  Christi  Filii  tui  Jesus  Christ,  thy  Son,  our 

Domini  nostri  tarn  beatae  Lord,    His  resurrection 

passionis,  necnon  et  ab  likewise  from  the  grave, 

inferis  resurrectionis,  sed  and  His  glorious  ascen- 

et  in  ccelos  gloriosae  as-  sion  into  Heaven,  we  too, 

censionis:  offerimus  prae-  Thy    servants,  as  also 

clarae  Majestati  Tuae,  de  Thy  holy  people,  ofler 

tuis  donis  ac  datis,  Hos-  up    to  Thine  excellent 


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tiam  *k  puram,  Hostiam  Majesty  from  among  the 
•I*  sanctam,  Hostiam  ^  things  Thou  hast  given  to 
im  macula  tarn,  panem  us  and  bestowed  upon  us, 
sanctum  vitae  aeternae,  et  a  Victim  which  is  pure,  a 
calicem  >J*  salutis  per-  Victim  which  is  holy, 
petuae.  a  Victim  which  is  stain- 

less, the  holy  bread  of 
life  everlasting  and  the  cup  of  eternal  salvation. 

Extending  his  hands,  he  proceeds : 

up^a  quae  propitio  ac  A  ^'ouchsafe  to  look 
sereno  vultu  respi-  V  upon  it  with  a  gra- 
cere  digneris,  et  accepta  cious  and  tranquil  coun- 
habere,  sicuti  accepta  ha-  tenance,  and  to  accept  it, 
bere  dignatus  es  munera  even  as  Thou  wast  pleased 
pueri  Tui  justi  Abel,  to  accept  the  offerings  of 
et  sacrificium  Patriarcha?  righteous  Abel,  Thy  serv* 
nostri  Abrahae ;  et  quod  ant,  the  sacrifice  of  Abra- 
tibi  obtulit  summus  sacer-  ham,  our  Patriarch,  and 
dos  tuus  Melchisedech,  that  which  Melchisedech, 
sanctum  sacrificium,  im-  Thy  high  priest,  offered 
maculatam  hostiam.  up  to  Thee,  a  holy  sac- 
rifice, a  victim  without 
blemish. 

Bowing  down  profoundly,  with  his  hands  joined 
and  placed  upon  the  altar,  he  says  : 

Qf upplices  Te  rogamu&,  VVJI'e  humbly  beseech 
omnipotens  Deus,  v*A*  Thee,  almighty 
jube  haec  perferri  per  God,  to  command  that 
manus  sancti  angeli  Tui  by  the  hands  of  Thy  holy 
in  sublime  altare  tuum,  angel,  this  our  Sacrifice  be 
in  conspectu  divinae  Maj-  uplifted  to  Thine  altar  on 
estatis  Tuae;  ut  quotquot  high,  into  the  very  pres- 


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ex  hac  altaris  participa-  ence  of  Thy  divine  Maj« 
tione,  sacrosanctum  Filii  esty,  that  as  many  of  us 
Tui  Corpus  *i*  et  *i*  San-  .as  shall,  by  partaking  at 
guinem  sumpserimus,  this  altar,  receive  the 
omni  benedictione  ccelesti  most  sacred  Body  +  and 
et  gratia  repleamur.  Per  Blood  *i*  of  Thy  Son  may 
eumdem  Christum  Do-  be  filled  with  afl  heavenly 
minum  nostrum.    Amen,  blessing      and  grace. 

Through  the  same  Christ 
our  Lord.  Amen. 


Commemoration  of  tfje  IBeao 

/T\emento  etiam,  Do-  *1^>  e member,  O  Lord, 
mine,  famulorum  <-*A»  Thy  servants  and 
famularumque  Tuarum  N.  handmaids,  N.  and  N., 
et  N.,  qui  nos  praecesse-  who  have  gone  before  us 
runt  cum  signo  fidei,  et  with  the  sign  of  faith,  and 
dormiunt  in  somno  pads,  sleep  the  sleep  of  peace. 

Here  the  priest,  with  hands  joined,  prays  for  such 
of  the  dead  as  he  wishes  to  pray  for  in  particular. 
Then,  extending  his  hands,  he  continues  : 

rsis,  Domine,  et  omni-  J5^o  these,  O  Lord,  and 

bus  in  Christo  quies-  to  all  who  rest  in 

centibus,  locum  refrigerii,  Christ,  grant,  we  pray 

lucis  et  pacis,  ut  indulgeas,  Thee,  a  place  of  refresh- 

deprecamur.    Per    eum-  ment,  of  light,  and  of 

dem      Christum,     etc.  peace.    Through  the  same 

Amen.  Christ  our  Lord.  Amen. 

Here,  striking  his  breast  and  slightly  raising  his 
voice,  he  says : 


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*T^)obis  quoque  pecca- 
ry G  toribus  famulis  Tuis, 
de  multitudine  misera- 
tionum  Tuarum  speranti- 
bus  partem  aliquam  et 
societatem  donare  digne- 
ris,  cum  tuis  Sanctis  Apos- 
tolis  et  Martyribus ;  cum 
Joanne,  Stephano,  Mat- 
thia,  Barnaba,  Ignatio, 
Alexandre),  Marcellino, 
Petro,  Felicitate,  Per- 
petua,  Agatha,  Lucia,  Ag- 
nete,  Caecilia,  Anastasia, 
et  omnibus  Sanctis  Tuis: 
intra  quorum  nos  con- 
sortium, non  ^estimator 
meriti,  sed  veniae,  quae- 
sumus,  largitor  admitte. 
Per  Christum  Dominum 
nostrum. 

br  quern  haec  omnia,         y  whom,  O  Lord, 
Domine,      semper  r*-^  Thou  dost  always 
bona  creas,  sancti  *b  ficas,  create,  sanctify,  *h  quick 
vivi  *i*  ficas,  bene  *h  dicis,  en,  *f»  bless,  ^  an^  De_ 
et  praestas  nobis.  stow  upon  us  all  these 

good  things. 

He  uncovers  the  chalice,  and  makes  a  genuflection ; 
then  taking  the  Host  in  his  right  hand  and  holding  the 
chalice  in  his  left,  he  makes  thrice  the  sign  of  the  cross 
over  the  chalice,  saying : 

and 


Yc\°  us  ak°»  Thy  sinful 
servants,  who  hope 
in  the  multitude  of  Thy 
mercies,  vouchsafe  to 
grant  some  part  and  fel- 
lowship with  Thy  holy 
apostles  and  martyrs : 
with  John,  Stephen,  Mat- 
thias, Barnabas,  Ignatius, 
Alexander,  Marcellinus, 
Peter,  Felicitas,  Per- 
petua,  Agatha,  Lucy, 
Agnes,  Cecilia,  Anasta- 
sia, and  all  Thy  saints: 
into  whose  company,  not 
weighing  our  merits,  but 
pardoning  our  offences, 
we  beseech  Thee  to  ad- 
mit us.  Through  Christ 
our  Lord. 


5"? 


*T^JER  ip  >f*  sum,  et  cum 

4-  ip ~ 


>t  so,  et  in  ip  *i*  so, 
Tibi  Deo  Patri  >fr 


J^hrough  Him,  >fc 

with  Him,  4*  and  in 
Him,  4*  is  unto  Thee, 


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omnipotenti,  in  unitate  God  the  Father  >b  al- 
Spiritus  *i*  Sancti,  omnis  mighty,  in  the  unity  of 
honor  et  gloria.  the  Holy  >I»  Ghost,  all 

honor  and  glory. 

He  here  replaces  the  sacred  Host  upon  the  corporal, 
covers  the  chalice,  and  makes  a  genuflection;  and 
rising  again,  he  says  aloud : 

V.  Per  omnia  saecula     V.  World  without  end. 
saeculorum. 
R.  Amen.  R.  Amen. 


Oremus 

iLECEPTis  salutaribus 
moniti,  et  divina  in- 
stitutione  formati,  aude- 
mus  dicere: 


TER    NOSTER,  qui 

es  in  coelis,  sancti- 
ficetur  nomen  Tuum  :  ad- 
veniat  regnum  Tuum  :  fiat 
voluntas  Tua  sicut  in 
coelo,  et  in  terra.  Panem 
nostrum  quotidianum  da 
nobis  hodie:  et  dimitte 
nobis  debita  nostra,  sicut 
et  nos  dimittimus  debi  tori- 
bus  nostris.  Et  ne  nos 
inducas  in  tentationem. 

M.  Sed  libera  nos  a 
malo. 
S\  Amen. 


Let  us  pi'ay 
*n*DMONiSHED  by  Thy 
eJ<-*-  saving  precepts, 
and  following  Thy  divine 
directions,  we  presume  to 
say: 

Our  Father,  Who  art 
in  heaven,  hallowed 
be  Thy  name :  Thy  king- 
dom come:  Thy  will  be 
done  on  earth,  as  it  is  in 
heaven.  Give  us  this  day 
our  daily  bread :  and  for- 
give us  our  trespasses,  as 
we  forgive  those  who 
trespass  against  us.  And 
lead  us  not  into  tempta- 
tion. 

R.  But  deliver  us  from 
evil. 
P.  Amen. 


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(At  Solemn  Mass,  the  deacon,  toward  the  conclu 
sion  of  the  Pater  Noster,  goes  to  the  right  hand  of 
the  priest,  where  he  awaits  did  approach  of  the 
subdeacon,  from  whom  he  receives  the  paten,  which 
he  puts  into  the  hands  of  the  priest.) 

He  takes  the  paten  between  his  first  and  second 
fingers,  and  says  : 

"T^ibera  nos,  quaesumus  *T^Veliver  us,  we  be- 
«-■— *  Domine,  ab  omni-  A*-*  seech  Thee,  O  Lord, 
bus  malis,  praeteritis,  prae-  from  all  evils,  past,  pres- 
sentibus,  et  futuris :  et  ent,  and  to  come :  and  by 
intercedente  beata  et  glo-  the  intercession  of  the 
riosa  semper  virgine  Dei  blessed  and  glorious  Mary, 
Genitrice  Maria,  cum  bea-  ever  a  virgin,  Mother  of 
tis  Apostolis  tuis  Petro  God,  of  Thy  holy  apostles 
et  Paulo,  atque  Andtea,  Peter  and  Paul,  of  An- 
et  omnibus  Sanctis,  drew,   and   of    all  the 

saints, 

Making  the  sign  of  the  cross  on  himself  with  the 
paten,  he  kisses  it,  and  says : 

Da  propitius  pacem  in     Graciously  grant  peace 

diebus  nostris:    ut  ope  in  our  days:  that,  aided 

misericordiae  Tuae  adjuti,  by  the  help  of  Thy  mercy, 

et  a  peccato  simus  semper  we  may  be  always  free 

liberi,  et  ab  omni  per-  from  sin,  and  secure  from 

turbatione  securi.  all  disturbance. 

He  then  uncovers  the  chalice,  makes  a  genuflection, 
and,  rising  again,  takes  the  sacred  Host  and  breaks 
it  in  the  middle,  over  the  chalice,  saying : 

Per  eumdem  Dominum  Through  the  same  Jesus 
nostrum  Jesum  Christum  Christ,  Thy  Son,  Our 
Filium  Tuum,  Lord, 


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He  then  places  the  part  of  the  Host  which  he  has 
in  his  right  hand  on  the  paten.  Then,  breaking 
off  a  particle  of  that  which  remains  in  his  left  hand, 
he  says : 

Qui  Tecum  vivit  et  Who  liveth  and  reigneth 
regnat  in  unitate  Spiritus  with  Thee  in  the  unity 
Sancti  Deus,  of  the  Holy  Ghost,  God, 

Then  placing  on  the  paten  what  remains  in  his  left 
hand  of  the  sacred  Host,  and  holding  in  his  right  hand, 
over  the  chalice,  the  particle  which  he  had  broken  off 
he  says  aloud : 

V.  Per  omnia  saecula     V.  World  without  end. 
saeculorum. 
R.  Amen.  R.  Amen. 

He  then  with  the  same  particle  of  the  sacred  Host 
makes  the  sign  of  the  cross  over  the  chalice,  saying : 

V.  Pax  *h  Domini  sit     V.  May  the  peace  ^ 
•J*  semper  vobis  >k  cum.      of  the  Lord  be  4*  always 
with  ^  you. 

R.  Et  cum  spiritu  tuo.     R.  And  with  thy  spirit. 

He  then  puts  the  particle  in  the  chalice,  saying  in  a 
low  voice : 

Haec  commixtio  et  con-  May  this  commingling 
secratio  corporis  et  san-  and  consecration  of  the 
guinis  Domini  nostri  Jesu  body  and  blood  of  Our 
Christi  fiat  accipientibus  Lord  Jesus  Christ  be  unto 
nobis  in  vitam  aeternam.  us  that  receive  it  effec- 
Amen.  t;ual  unto  life  everlasting. 

Amen. 


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He  covers  the  chalice,  makes  a  genuflection,  and 
then,  bowing  down  and  striking  his  breast  three 
times,  he  says :  1 

gnus  Dei,  qui  tollis  T"Camb  of  God,  Who 
peccata  mundi,  mis-  r*— *  takest  away  the  sins 
erere  nobis.  of  the  world,  have  mercy 

on  us. 


Agnus  Dei,  qui  tollis 
peccata  mundi,  miserere 
nobis. 


Lamb  of  God,  Who 
takest  away  the  sins  of  the 
world,  have  mercy  cn  us, 


Agnus  Dei,  qui  tollis  Lamb  of  God,  Who 
peccata  mundi,  dona  nobis  takest  away  the  sins  of  the 
pacem.  world,  grant  us  Thy  peace. 

(In  Masses  for  the  Dead  he  says  twice,  Grant  them 
rest;  and  lastly,  Grant  them  eternal  rest.)  ( 

Then  inclining  toward  the  altar,  with  hands  joined 
upon  it,  the  priest  says  the  following  prayers : 


vp^voMiNE,  Jesu  Christe, 
cLr  qui  dixisti  apostolis 
Tuis,  pacem  relinquo  vo- 
bis,  pacem  meam  do  vobis : 
ne  respicias  peccata  mea, 
sed  fidem  ecclesiae  Tuae; 
eamque  secundum  volun- 
tatem  Tuam  pacificare  et 
coadunare  digneris:  qui 
vivis  et  regnas  Deus,  per 


OLord  Jesus  Christ, 
Who  didst  say  to 
Thine  apostles,  peace  I 
leave  you,  My  peace  I  give 
you:  look  not  upon  my 
sins,  but  upon  the  faith  of 
Thy  Church;  and  grant 
her  that  peace  and  unity 
which  is  agreeable  to  Thy 
will:    Who   livest  ana* 


1  The  choir  sings  the  Agnus  Dei,  which  generally  continues 
during  the  priest's  communion  and  the  ablutions. 


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omnia  saecula  saeculorum.  reignest  God,  wor*d  with- 
Amen.  out  end.  Amen. 

(The  Preceding  Prayer  is  omitted  in  Masses  for 
the  Dead.) 

At  Solemn  Mass  the  deacon  kisses  the  altar  at  the 
same  time  with  the  celebrating  priest,  by  whom  he  is 
saluted  with  the  kiss  of  peace  with  these  words: 


V.  Pax  tecum. 


V.  Peace  be  with  thee. 


To  which  the  deacon  answers : 

R.  Et  cum  spiritu  tuo,     R.  And  with  thy  spirit. 

And  then  salutes  in  like  manner  the  subdeacon, 
who  in  turn  salutes  the  clergy  who  may  be  present. 

*T^iomine  Jesu  Christe, 
Fili  Dei  vivi,  qui 
ex  voluntate  Patris,  co- 
operante  Spiritu  Sane  to, 
per  mortem  Tuam  mun- 
dum  vivificasti :  libera 
me  per  hoc  sacrosanctum 
corpus  et  sanguinem 
Tuum  ab  omnibus  ini- 
quitatibus  meis,  et  uni- 
versis  malis:  et  fac  me 
Tuis  semper  inhaerere 
mandatis,  et  a  Te  nun- 
quam  separari  permittas. 
Qui  cum  eodem  Deo  Patre 
et  Spiritu  Sancto  vivis  et 
regnas  Deus,  in  saecula 
saeculorum.  \men. 


OLord  Jesus  Christ, 
Son  of  the  living  God, 
Who,  by  the  will  of  the 
Father  and  the  co-opera- 
tion of  the  Holy  Ghost, 
hast  by  Thy  death  given 
life  to  the  world :  deliver 
me  by  this  Thy  most 
sacred  body  and  blood 
from  all  my  iniquities  and 
from  all  evils ;  and  make 
me  always  adhere  to  Thy 
commandments,  and  suffer 
me  never  to  be  separated 
from  Thee.  Who  with  the 
same  God  the  Father  and 
the  Holy  Ghost  livest 
and  reignest  God,  world 
without  end.  Amen. 


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erceptio  corporis 
tui,  Domine  Jesu 
Christe,  quod  ego  indig- 
nus  sumere  praesumo,  non 
mihi  proveniat  in  judi- 
cium et  condemnationem ; 
sed  pro  Tua  pietate  prosit 
mihi  ad  tutamentum  men- 
tis et  corporis,  et  ad 
medelam  percipiendam. 
Qui  vivis  et  regnas  cum 
Deo  Patre,  in  unitate 
Spiritus  Sancti  Deus,  per 
omnia  saecula  saeculorum. 
Amen. 

Making  a  genuflection, 
hands,  the  priest  says : 

anem  ccelestem  acci- 
piam,  et  nomen  Do- 
mini invocabo. 


"T-"!et  not  the  partaking 
r-L»  of  Thy  body,  O 
Lord  Jesus  Christ,  which 
I,  though  unworthy,  pre- 
sume to  receive,  turn  to 
my  judgment  and  con- 
demnation; but  by  Thy 
mercy  be  it  profitable  to 
the  safety  and  health 
both  of  soul  and  body. 
Who  with  God  the  Father, 
in  the  unity  of  the  Holy 
Ghost,  livest  and  reignest' 
God,  world  without  end. 
Amen. 

and  taking  the  Host  in  his 

I will  take  the  Bread  of 
heaven,  and  will  call 
upon  the  name  of  thr 
Lord. 


The  priest  then,  slightly  inclining,  takes  both  parts 
of  the  sacred  Host,  and  striking  his  breast  and  raising 
his  voice  a  little,  he  says  three  times,  humbly  and 
with  devotion : 

(Here  the  bell  is  rung  thrice.) 

Pomine,  non  sum  dig-  vT~1ord,  I  am  not  worthy 
nus  ut  intres  sub  r^— *  that  Thou  shouldst 
tectum  meum ;  sed  tan-  enter  under  my  roof ;  but 
turn  die  verbo,  et  sanabi-  say  only  the  word,  and 
tur  anima  mea.  my  soul  shall  be  healed. 


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He  then  makes  the  sign  of  the  crbss  on  himself 
with  the  sacred  Host,  holding  it  in  his  right  hand  over 
the  paten,  saying : 

aoapus  Domini  nostri  /5^he  Body  of  Our  Lord 
Jesu  Christi  custo-         Jesus    Christ  pre- 

diat  aniraam  meam  in  serve  my  soul  unto  life 

vitam  aeternam.    Amen,  everlasting.  Amen. 

He  then  reverently  takes  both  parts  of  the  Host 
joins  his  hands,  and  remains  a  short  time  in  meditation 
on  the  Most  Holy  Sacrament.  Then  he  uncovers  the 
chalice,  makes  a  genuflection,  collects  whatever  frag- 
ments may  remain,  and  wipes  the  paten  over  the 
chalice,  saying,  meanwhile : 

Quid  retribuam  Do-  'SJJ  |*hat  shall  I  rendef 
mino  pro  omnibus  vxAi  unto  the  Lord  foi 
quae  retribuit  mihi  ?  Cali-  all  the  things  that  He 
cem  salutaris  accipiam,  et  hath  rendered  unto  me  ? 
nomen  Domini  invocabo.  I  will  take  the  chalice  of 
Laudans  invocabo  Dom-  salvation,  and  call  upon 
inum,  et  ab  inimicis  meis  the  name  of  the  Lord, 
salvus  ero.  I  will  call  upon  the  Lord 

and  give  praise:   and  1 
shall  be  saved  from  mine  enemies. 

He  takes  the  chalice  in  his  right  hand,  and  making 
the  sign  of  the  cross  with  it  on  himself,  he 
says: 

8anguis  Domini  nos-  /5^he  blood  of  Our  Lord 
tri  Jesu  Christi  cus-  v->  Jesus  Christ  preserve 
todiat  animam  meam  in  my  soul  unto  life  ever- 
vitam  aeteinam.    Amen,  lasting.  Amen 


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He  then  reverently  takes  the  precious  blood.  After 
which  he  gives  communion  to  all  who  are  to  communi- 
cate. 

Those  who  are  to  communicate  go  up  to  the  sanctu- 
ary at  the  Dominey  non  sum  digitus,  when  the  bell 
rings.  The  acolyte  spreads  a  cloth  before  them,  and 
says  the  Confiteor. 

During  the  Confiteor  the  priest  removes  from  the 
tabernacle  of  the  altar  the  ciborium,  or  vessel  contain- 
ing the  Blessed  Sacrament ;  and  placing  it  upon  the 
corporal,  he  makes  a  genuflection,  and,  turning  to  the 
communicants,  pronounces  the  absolution : 

isereatur      vestri  #TJay  Almighty  God 

omnipotens   Deus,  \'A  have  mercy  upon 

et  dimissis  peccatis  ves-  you,  and  forgive  you  your 

tris,    psrducat    vos    ad  sins,  arid  bring  you  unto 

vitam  aeternam.  life  everlasting. 

R.  Amen.  R.  Amen. 

Signing  them  with  the  sign  of  the  cross,  he  con- 
tinues: 

Indulgentiam,  tf*  ab-  /T\ay  the  Almighty  and 

solutionem,  et  remis-  merciful  Lord  grant 

sionem  peccatorum  ves-  you  pardon,  >f«  absolu 

trorum  tribuat  vobis  om-  tion,  and  remission  of  your 

nipotens    et    misericors  sins. 
Dominus. 

R.  Amen.  R.  Amen. 

Elevating  a  particle  of  the  Blessed  Sacrament, 
and  turning  toward  the  people>  he  says : 


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cce  Agnus  Dei,  ecce  *U>ehold  the  Lamb  of 
qui    tollis    peccata  God,   behold  Him 

mundi.  Who  taketh  away  the  sins 

of  the  world. 

And  then  says  three  times : 

Domine,  non  sum  dig-  *T"!ord,  I  am  not  worthy 
nus  ut  intres  sub  «*  *  that  Thou  shouldst 
tectum  meum ;  sed  tan-  enter  under  my  roof ;  but 
turn  die  verbo,  et  sana-  say  only  the  word,  and 
bitur  anima  mea.  my  soul  shall  be  healeid. 

Descending  the  steps  of  the  altar  to  the  communi- 
cants, he  administers  the  holy  communion,  saying  to 
each  : 

aORPUs  Domini  nostri  {T|*y  the  Body  of  Our 
Jesu  Christi  custo-  Lord  Jesus  Christ 

diat  animam  tuam  in  preserve  thy  soul  unto 
vitam  ^ternam.    Amen,  life  everlasting.  Amen. 

The  priest  then,  returning  to  the  altar,  replaces  the 
ciborkim  in  the  tabernacle,  makes  a  genuflection,  and 
closes  the  door.  Then  the  acolyte  pours  a  little  wine 
into  the  chalice,  and  the  priest  takes  the  first  ablution, 
saying : 

Quod  ore  sumpsimus;  *T*nto  a  pure  heart,  O 
Domine,  pura  mente  A  Lord,  may  we  receive 
capiamus;  et  de  munere  the  heavenly  Food  which 
temporali  fiat  nobis  re-  has  passed  our  lips;  be- 
medium  sempiternum.     stowed  upon  us  in  time, 
may  it  be  the  healing  of 
our  souls  for  eternity 

Here  the  acolyte,  at  the  Epistle  corner,  pours  wine 
and  water  over  the  priest's  fingers,  and  the  priest, 


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returning  to  the  middle  of  the  altar,  wipes  his  fingers 
and  takes  the  second  ablution,  saying  : 

aORPUS  tuum,  Domine,  |T)ay   Thy   Body,  O 
quod  sumpsi>  et  san-  Lord,  which  I  have 

guis  quern  potavi,  ad-  received,  and  Thy  Blood 
haereat  visceribus  meis:  which  I  have  drunk,  cleave 
et  praesta,  ut  in  me  non  unto  mine  inmost  parts; 
remaneat  scelerum  ma-  and  grant  that  no  stain  of 
cula,  quern  pura  et  sancta  sin  may  remain  in  me, 
refecerunt  sacramenta.  who  have  been  refreshed 
Qui  vivis  et  regnas  in  with  pure  and  holy  mys- 
saecula  saeculorum.  Amen,  teries.  Who  livest,  etc. 
Amen. 

Then  he  wipes  his  lips  and  the  chalice,  which  he 
covers,  and,  having  folded  the  corporal,  places  it  on  the 
altar,  as  at  first ;  he  then  goes  to  the  book,  and  reads 
the  Communion.  At  Solemn  Mass  the  choir  sings  the 
Communion.  The  subdeacon  removes  the  chalice  to 
the  Credence  table. 

Before  Communtojt 

C\  taste  and  see  that  the  Lord  is  sweet: 
Blessed  is  the  man  that  hopeth  in  Him 
(Ps.  xxxiii.  9). 

As  the  hart  panteth  after  the  fountains  of 
water,  so  my  soul  panteth  after  Thee,  O  God 
(Ps.  xii,  2,  3). 

Come  to  Me  all  you  that  labor  and  are  bur- 
dened, and' I  will  refresh  you. 

Take  up  My  yoke  upon  you,  and  learn  of 


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Me,  because  I  am  meek  and  humble  of  heart : 
and  you  shall  find  rest  to  your  souls ;  for  My 
yoke  is  sweet  and  My  burden  is  light  (Matt, 
xi.  28-30). 

Do  ye  manfully  and  let  your  heart  be 
strengthened :  all  ye  that  hope  in  the  Lord 
(Ps.  xxx.  25). 


Bet  ot  Spiritual  Communion  ot  Saint  Blpbonsue 
&f0uorf 

(T)y  Jesus,  I  believe  that  Thou  art  in  the 
Blessed  Sacrament.  I  love  Thee  above 
everything,  and  I  long  for  Thee  in  my  soul. 
Since  I  can  not  now  receive  Thee  sacramen- 
tally,  come  at  least  spiritually  into  my  heart. 
As  though  Thou  wert  already  come,  I  embrace 
Thee  and  unite  myself  entirely  to  Thee; 
allow  me  not  to  be  separated  from  Thee. 

Indulgence  of  sixty  days,  once  a  day.  —  Leo.  XIII, 
June  30,  1893. 

EJACULATIONS 

Heart  of  Jesus,  burning  with  love  of  us,  inflame  our 
hearts  with  love  of  Thee. 

Indulgence  of  100  days,  once  a  day.  —  Leo  XIII,  June 
16,  1893. 

Jesus,  meek  and  humble  of  Heart,  make  my  heart 
like  unto  Thine. 


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Indulgence  of  300  days,  once  a  day.  —  Pius  IX,  Jan. 
25,  1868. 

O  sweetest  Heart  of  Jesus,  I  implore  that  I  may  ever 
love  Thee  more  and  more. 

Indulgence  of  300  days,  each  time.  —  Pius  IX,  Nov.  26, 
1876. 

Jesus,  my  God,  I  love  Thee  above  all  things. 

Indulgence  of  50  days,  each  time.  —  Pius  IX,  May, 
1854. 

Sweetest  Jesus,  grant  me  an  increase  of  faith,  hope, 
and  charity,  a  contrite  and  humble  heart. 

Indulgence  of  100  days,  once  a  day.  —  Leo  XIII,  Sept. 
13,  1803- 

Sacred  Heart  of  Jesus,  Thy  kingdom  come ! 
Indulgence  of  300  days.  —  Pius  X,  May  4,  1906. 

May  the  Sacred  Heart  of  Jesus  be  loved  everywhere. 

Indulgence  of  100  days,  once  a  day.  —  Pius  IX,  Sept. 
23,  i860. 

O  Sacrament  most  holy,  O  Sacrament  divine, 
All  praise  and  all  thanksgiving  be  every  moment 
Thine ! 

Indulgence  of  100  days.  —  Pius  VI,  May  24,  1776. 

Divine  Heart  of  Jesus,  convert  sinners,  save  the 
dying,  deliver  the  holy  souls  from  purgatory ! 

Indulgence  of  300  days  for  each  recitation.  —  Pius  X, 
Nov.  6,  1906. 


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PRAYER  :  O  JESUS,  LIVING  IN  MARY 

Jesus,  living  in  Mary  !  come  and  live  in  Thy  serv- 
ants,  in  the  spirit  of  Thy  holiness,  in  the  fulness 
of  Thy  might,  in  the  truth  of  Thy  virtues,  in  the  per- 
fection of  Thy  ways,  in  the  communion  of  Thy  mys- 
teries ;  subdue  every  hostile  power,  in  Thy  spirit  for 
the  glory  of  the.  Father.  Amen. 

Indulgence  of  300  days,  once  a  day.  —  Pius  IX,  Oct.  14, 
2859. 

QfouL  of  Christ,  sanctify  me. 

Body  of  Christ,  save  me. 
Blood  of  Christ,  inebriate  me. 
Water  from  the  side  of  Christ,  wash  me. 
Passion  of  Christ,  strengthen  me: 
0  good  Jesus,  hear  me. 
Within  Thy  wounds  hide  me. 
Suffer  me  not  to  be  separated  from  Thee. 
From  the  evil  enemy  defend  me. 
In  the  hour  of  my  death  call  me. 
And  bid  me  come  unto  Thee. 
That  with  all  Thy  saints  I  may  praise  Thee 
For  all  eternity.  Amen. 


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j)UR  forth,  we  beseech  thee,  %0  Lord, 
Thy  grace  into  our  hearts,  that  we,  to 
whom  the  incarnation  of  Christ  Thy  Son  was 
made  known  by  the  message  of  an  angel,  may, 
by  His  passion  and  cross,  be  brought  to  the 
glory  of  His  resurrection. 


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Prayer 

God,  Who,  through  the  fruitful  virginity 
of  blessed  Mary,  hast  assured  to  mankind 
the  blessings  of  eternal  life:  grant,  we  be- 
seech Thee,  that  she,  in  whom  our  race  was 
found  worthy  to  receive  the  Author  of  life,  may 
plead  unceasingly  for  us  to  the  same  Jesus 
Christ,  our  Lord. 

Prayr 

God,  Who  in  Thine  ineffable  providence 
didst  vouchsafe  to  choose  blessed  Joseph 
to  be  the  spouse  of  Thy  most  holy  Mother, 
grant,  we  beseech  Thee,  that  we  may  deserve  to 
have  him  whom  we  venerate  as  our  protector 
on  earth,  as  our  intercessor  in  heaven.  Who 
livest  and  reighest  world  without  end.  Amen. 

Afterward  he  turns  again  toward  the  people,  and 
says: 

V.  Dominus  vobiscum.      V.  The  Lord  be  with 
you. 

R.  Et  cum  spiritu  tuo.  R.  And  with  thy  spirit. 
V.  Ite,  missa  est.  V.  Go,   the  Mass  is 

ended. 

Or,  when  the  Gloria  in  Excelsis  has  been  omitted,  he 
turns  to  the  altar  and  says : 

V.  Benedicamus  Do-  V.  Let  us  bless  th( 
mino.  Lord. 

R.  Deo  gratias.  R.  Thanks  be  to  God 


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V.  Requiescant 
pace. 

R.  Amen. 


in     V.  May  they  rest  in 
peace. 
R.  Amen. 


(At  Solemn  Mass,  Itey  tnissa  est,  or  Benedicamus 
Domino  is  chanted  by  the  deacon.) 

Bowing  before  the  altar,  the  priest  says : 

*T£)laceat  Tibi,  sancta  (T)ay  the  performance 

J—  Trinitas,  obsequium  of  my  homage  be 

servitutis  meae ;  et  praesta,  pleasing  to  Thee,  O  Holy 

ut  sacrificium  quod  ocu-  Trinity:  and  grant  that 

lis   Tuae  Majestatis  in-  the    sacrifice    which  I, 

dignus   obtuli,  Tibi   sit  though  unworthy,  have 

acceptabile,  mihique,  et  offered  up  in  the  sight  of 

omnibus  pro  quibus  illud  Thy  Majesty  may  be  ac- 

obtuli,  sit,  Te  miserante,  ceptable  unto  Thee,  and 

propitiabile.    Per  Chris-  may,  through  Thy  mercy, 

turn  Dominum  nostrum,  be  a  propitiation  for  my- 


Through  Christ  our  Lord.  Amen. 

Then  he  kisses  the  altar,  and  raising  his  eyes,  and 
extending,  raising,  and  joining  his  hands,  he  bows  his 
head,  and  says : 

Benedicat  vos  om-  |T)ay  Almighty  God 
nipotens Deus, Pater  \*A  bless  you;  the 
et  Filius,  et  Spiritus  Father,  the  Son,  *h  and 
Sanctus.  the  Holy  Ghost. 

R.  Amen.  R.  Amen. 

N  At  the  word  Deus  he  turns  toward  the  people,  and 
makes  the  sign  of  the  cross  over  them.    (The  Benedic- 


Amen. 


self,  and  all  those  for 
whom  I  have  offered  it. 


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tion  is  omitted  in  Masses  for  the  Dead.)  Then,  turn- 
ing to  the  Gospel  side  of  the  altar,  he  says : 

V.  Dominus  vobiscum.      V.  The  Lord  be  with 
you. 

R.  Et  cum  spiritu  tuo.     R.  And  with  thy  spirit. 

He  then  makes  the  sign  of  the  cross,  first  upon  the 
altar,  and  then  upon  his  forehead,  lips,  and  breast^ 
and  begins  the  Gospel  according  to  St.  John,  saying: 

rmuM   sancti  Evan- 
gelii  secundum  Joan- 
nem. 

M.    Gloria  Tibi,  Do- 
mine. 

In  principio  erat  Ver- 
bum  et  Verbum  erat 
apudDeum;  etDeuserat 
Verbum:  hoc  erat  in  prin- 
cipio apud  Deum.  Om- 
nia per  ipsum  facta  sunt, 
et  sine  ipso  factum  est 
nihil  quod  factum  est: 
in  ipso  vita  erat,  et  vita 
erat  lux*  hominum;  et 
lux  in  tenebris  lucet,  et 
tenebrae  earn  non  compre- 
henderunt. 


Fuit  homo  missus  a 
Deo,  cui  nomen  erat 
Joannes.  Hie  venk  m 
testimonium,  ut  testimo- 
nium perhiberet  de  lu- 


V*J5Jhj£  beginning  of  the 
V-#  holy  Gospel  accord- 
ing to  St.  John. 

R.  Glory  be  to  Thee,, 
OLord. 

In  the  beginning  was 
the  Word,  and  the 
Word  was  with  God,  and 
the  Word  was  God.  The 
same  was  in  the  beginning 
with  God.  All  things 
were  made  by  Him,  and 
without  Him  was  made 
nothing  that  was  made: 
in  Him  was  life,  and  the 
life  was  the  light  of  men ; 
and  the  light  shineth  in 
darkness,  and  the  dark- 
ness did  not  comprehend 
it. 

There  was  a  man  sent 
from  God,  whose  name 
was  John.  This  man 
came  for  a  witness,  ta 
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mine,  ut  omnes  crederent 
per  ilium.  Non  erat  ille 
lux:  sed  ut  testimonium 
perhiberet  de  lumine. 
Erat  lux  vera  quae  illu- 
minat  omnem  hominem 
venientem  in  hunc  mun- 
dum. 

In  mundo  erat,  et  mun- 
dus  per  ipsum  factus  est, 
et  mundus  eum  non  cog- 
novit. In  propria  venit, 
et  sui  eum  non  recepe- 
runt.  Quotquot  autem 
receperunt  eum,  dedit  eis 
potestatem  filios  Dei  fieri ; 
his  qui  credunt  in  nomine 
ejus,  qui  non  ex  sanguini- 
dus,  neque  ex  voluntate 
-carnis,  neque  ex  voluntate 
viri,  sed  ex  Deo  nati  sunt. 
Et  Verbum  caro  factus 
est  [Hie  genuflectitur],  et 
habitavit  in  nobis;  et 
vidimus  gloriam  ejus, 
gloriam  quasi  Unigeniti 
a  Patre,  plenum  gratiae  et 
veritatis. 


R.  Deo  gratias. 


Light,  that  all  men  might 
believe  through  him.  He 
was  not  the  Light,  but 
he  was  to  give  testimony 
of  the  Light.  That  was 
the  true  Light,  which  en- 
lighteneth  every  man  that 
cometh  into  this  world. 

He  was  in  the  world, 
and  the  world  was  made 
by  Him,  and  the  world 
knew  Him  not.  He*  came 
unto  His  own,  and  His  own 
received  Him  not.  But 
as  many  as  received  Him, 
He  gave  them  power  to  be 
made  the  sons  of  God,  to 
them  that  believe  in  His 
name,  who  are  born  not 
of  blood,  nor  of  the  will 
of  the  flesh,  nor  of  the 
will  of  man,  but  of  God. 
And  the  Word  was  made 
Flesh  [Here  all  kneel], 
and  dwelt  among  us ;  and 
we  saw  His  glory,  the 
glory,  as  it  were,  of  the 
only  begotten  of  the  Fa- 
ther, full  of  grace  and 
truth. 

R.  Thanks  be  to  God. 


When  a  feast  falls  on  Sunday  or  other  day  which  has 
■a  proper  Gospel  of  its  own,  the  Gospel  of  the  day 
Is  *ead  instead  of  the  Gospel  of  St.  John. 


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after  lEfcerg  Horn  jfflass 

The  priest  with  the  people  recites  the  Hail  Mary 
thrice,  then  the  Salve  Regina : 

ail,  holy  Queen,  Mother  of  mercy,  our  life,  our 
sweetness,  and  our  hope !  To  thee  do  we  cry, 
poor  banished  children  of  Eve ;  to  thee  do  we  send  up 
our  sighs,  mourning  and  weeping  in  this  valley  of  tears. 
Turn,  then,  most  gracious  advocate,  thine  eyes  of 
mercy  toward  us,  and  after  this  our  exile  show  unto 
us  the  blessed  fruit  of  thy  womb,  Jesus.  O  clement, 
O  loving,  O  sweet  Virgin  Mary! 
V.  Pray  for  us,  O  holy  Mother  of  God. 
R.  That  we  may  be  made  worthy  of  the  promises  of 
Christ. 

Let  us  pray 

OGod,  our  refuge  and  our  strength,  look  down  in 
mercy  on  Thy  people  who  cry  to  Thee ;  and  by 
the  intercession  of  the  gldrious  and  immaculate  Virgin 
Mary,  Mother  of  God,  of  St.  Joseph  her  spouse,  of  Thy 
blessed  apostles  Peter  and  Paul,  and  of  all  the  saints, 
in  mercy  and  goodness  hear  our  prayers  for  the  con- 
version of  sinners,  and  for  the  liberty  and  exaltation 
of  our  holy  Mother  the  Church.  Through  Christ  our 
Lord.  Amen. 

Holy  Michael,  Archangel,  defend  us  in  the  day  of 
battle;  be  our  safeguard  against  the  wickedness 
and  snares  of  the  devil.  May  God  rebuke  him,  we 
humbly  pray;  and  do  thou,  prince  of  the  heavenly 
host,  by  the  power  of  God,  thrust  down  to  hell  Satan 


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and  all  wicked  spirits,  who  roam  through  the  world 
seeking  the  ruin  of  souls.    Amen.  1 

Indulgence  of  300  days.  —  Leo  XIII,  Sept.  25,  1888. 

Add  the  Invocation 

Most  sacred  Heart  of  Jesus,  have  mercy  on  us! 
{Thrice). 

Indulgence  of  7  years  and  7  quarantines.  —  Pius  X, 
June  17,  1904. 

FINAL  ASPIRATIONS 

esus,  Mary,  and  Joseph !   I  give  you  my  heart  and 
my  soul. 

Jesus,  Mary,  and  Joseph !  assist  me  in  my  last 
agony. 

Jesus,  Mary,  and  Joseph !  may  I  breathe  forth 
my  soul  in  peace  with  you. 

Indulgence  of  300  days.  —  Pius  VII,  April  28,  1807, 


flDasses  for  tbe  2>ea& 

FROM  THE  ROMAN  MISSAL  FOR  VARIOUS  OCCASIONS 

To  be  used  in  connection  with  the  Ordinary  of  the 
Mass.1 

1  Or,  ad  libitum,  in  connection  with  the  Mass  of  Indulgettced 
Prayers,  or  any  of  the  other  Methods  of  Assisting  at  Mass  in 
this  book.  Our  main  purpose  in  the  inclusion  of  these  Masses  for 
the  Dead  from  the  "  Roman  Missal "  is  to  invite  the  attention  of 
devout  souls  to  the  beauty  of  the  liturgical  prayers  contained 
therein  and  to  encourage  them  to  use  these  prayers  so  that  they 
may  offer  up  their  supplications  m  behalf  of  the  Faithful  De- 
parted in  the  very  words  of  our  Holy  Mother  the  Church. 


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Direct  your  intention  by  means  of  the  following 
Offering  from  "  The  Raccolta." 

ffnoulgentto  $rager  to  be  Sato  at  tfje  Beginning  of  iWass 

ternal  Father,  I  unite  myself  with  the  inten- 
tions and  affections  of  our  Lady  of  Sorrows  on 
Calvary,  and  I  offer  Thee  the  sacrifice  which  Thy  be- 
loved Son  Jesus  made  of  Himself  on  the  Cross,  and 
now  renews  on  this  holy  altar  :  1.  To  adore  Thee  and 
give  Thee  the  honor  which  is  due  to  Thee,  confess- 
ing Thy  supreme  dominion  over  all  things,  and  the 
absolute  dependence  of  everything  upon  Thee,  Thou 
Who  art  our  one  and  last  end.  2.  To  thank  Thee 
for  innumerable  benefits  received.  3.  To  appease 
Thy  justice,  irritated  against  us  by  so  many  sins,  and 
to  make  satisfaction  for  them.  4.  To  implore  grace 
and  mercy  for  myself,  for  ...  ,  for  all  afflicted  and 
sorrowing,  for  poor  sinners,  for  all  the  world,  and  for 
the  holy  souls  in  purgatory. 

Indulgence  of  300  days.  —  Pius  X,  July  8,  1004. 

The  practice  of  offering  up  the  Holy  Sacrifice  for 
the  suffering  souls  in  purgatory  comes  down  to  us 
from  the  earliest  Christian  times.  Thus,  Tertullian, 
the  great  Christian  apologist  of  the  third  century, 
remarks:  "  We  make  our  oblations  (that  is,  we  offer 
up  Holy  Mass)  for  the  dead  on  their  anniversary  day. " 
Holy  Church  has  ever  laid  much  stress  upon  this 
pious  and  charitable  custom.  At  his  ordination  every 
priest  has  the  chalice  placed  in  his  hands,  with  an  ad- 
monition that  it  is  thenceforth  for  him  to  say  Mass 
for  the  living  and  for  the  dead.  And  the  Rubrics 
of  the  Roman  Rite  direct  with  much  insistency  chat 


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as  far  as  may  be,  no  one  of  the  Faithful  be  laid  ia 
the  grave  before  Holy  Mass  has  been  celebrated  for 
the  well-being  of  his  soul.  Very  ancient,  too,  is  the 
usage  of  repeating  the  funeral  Mass  on  the  third, 
seven tn  (formerly  the  ninth),  and  thirtieth  days  after 
the  death  or  burial.  We  find  this  expressly  enjoined 
in  the  primitive  laws  of  Church  discipline,  gathered 
together  under  the  title  of  Constitutions  of  the  Holy 
Apostles. 

A  Mass  for  the  Dead  has  many  features  which  dis- 
tinguish it  from  others.  These  are  in  part  reminis- 
cences of  otherwise  obsolete  Liturgical  customs,  and 
are  in  part  suggested  by  the  mournful  character  of 
the  Rite.  Thus,  incense  is  not  burned  at  the  Introit 
and  at  the  Gospel,  the  Psalm,  Judica  me  Deus,  is 
omitted,  the  kiss  of  peace  is  not  given,  the  deacon 
chanting  the  Gospel  is  not  accompanied  by  the  usual 
acolytes  bearing  candles,  and  no  blessing  is  given. 

QHje  fftagg  of  £11  fouls'  Dag 

Introit 

equiem,     aet6rnam  ^Sternal  rest  give  to 

dona     eis,     D6-  them,  O  Lord ;  and 

mine;      et    lux    perpe-  let  perpetual  light  shine 

tua   luceat  eis.    Ps.  64.  upon  them.    Ps.  A  hymn. 

Te  decet  hymnus  Deus  O  God,  becometh  Thee  in 

in  Sion ;  et  tibi  reddetur  Sion ;  and  a  vow  shall  be  1 

votum  in  Jerusalem:  ex-  paid  to  Thee  in  Jeru- 

audi    orati6nem    rneam;  salem:  O  Lord,  hear  my 

ad  te  omnis  caro  v£niet.  prayer ;  all  flesh  shall  come 

Requiem,  &c.  is  repeated,  to  Thee.    Eternal  rest 

Prayer.   Fidelium  Prayer.   O  God  the 

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et  Redemptor,  animabus  all  the  faithful,  to  the  souls 

famul6rum      famularum  of  Thy  servants  and  of 

que  tuarum  remissi6nem  Thine  handmaidens  grant 

cunct6rum  trfbue  pecca-  the  pardon  of  all  their 

t6rum:  ut  indulged  tiam,  sins,  that,  through  our 

quam  semper  optav6runt,  devout  prayers,  they  may 

piis  supplicati6nibiis  con-  rejoice  in  the  full  forgive- 

sequantur.  ness  for  which  at  all  times 
they  have  hoped. 

Epistle.    Lectio  Epistolae  beati  Pauli  Ap6stoli 

ad  Corinthios.  /.  xv.  51-57 

Bratres  :  Ecce  myst6-  ^U^rethren,  Behold  1 

rium  vobisdico :  Om-  tell  you  a  mystery- : 

nes  quidem  resurgemus,  we  shall  all  indeed  rise 

sed  non  omnes  immutabi-  again,  but  we  shall  not  all 

mur.  In  mome'nto,  in  ictu  be  changed.  In  a  moment, 

6culi,  in  novissima  tuba :  in  the  twinkling  of  an  eye, 

canet enim tuba, et m6rtui  at  the  last  trumpet;  foi 

resurgent  incorrupti:    et  the  trumpet  shall  sound, 

nos  immutabimur.  Op6r-  and  the  dead  shall  rise 

tet  enim  corruptibile  hoc  again  incorruptible,  and 

induere   incorruptionem :  we  shall  be  changed.  For 

et  mortale  hoc  induere  this  corruptible  must  put 

immortalitatem.  Cum  au-  on  incorruption,  and  this 

tern  mortale  hoc  induerit  mortal  must  put  on  im- 

immortab'tatem,  tunc  net  mortality.  And  when  this 

sermo,  qui  scriptus  est:  mortal  hath  put  on  im- 

Absorpta  est  mors  in  vie-  mortality,  then  shah  come 

toria.    Ubi  est  mors  vie-  to  pass  the  saying  that 

t6ria  tua  ?  ubi  est  mors  is  written,  Death  is  swal- 

stfmulus  tuus?  Stimulus  lowed  up  in  victory.  O 

autem  mortis  peccatum  death,  where  is  thy  vic- 

est:  virtus  vero  peccati  tory?   O  death,  where  is 

lex.    Deo  autem  gratias,  thy  sting?   Now  the  sting 


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Masses  Jor  the  Dead 


qui  dedit  nobis  vict6riam  of  death  is  sin:  and  the 

per   D6minum   nostrum  strength  of  sin   is  the 

Jesum  Christum.  law.  But  thanks  be  to 
God,  Who  hath  given  us 
the  victory  through  our  Lord  Jesus  Christ. 

Gradual.      Ps.    Re-  Gradual.  Eternal  rest 

quiem  aeternam  dona  eis,  give  to  them,  O  Lord ;  and 

D6mine ;  et  lux  perp6tua  let  perpetual  light  shine 

luceat  eis.    V.  Ps.  in.  In  upon  them.    V.  The  just 

memoria  aeterna  erit  ju-  shall  be  in  everlasting  re- 

stus;  ab  auditione  mala  membrance;  he  shall  not 

non  timebit.  fear  the  evil  hearing. 

Tract.    Absolve  Do-  Tract.  Loose,  O  Lord, 

mine    animas    omnium  the  souls  of  the  faithful  de- 


fidelium  defunct6rum  ab 
omni  vinculo  delict6rum: 


parted  from  every  bond  of 
sin.    V.  Helped  by  Thy 


V.   Et  gratia  tua  illis  sue-  grace,    may    they  be 

curr£nte,  mereantur  eva-  counted  worthy  to  escape 

dere   judicium   ulti6nis:  from  the  avenging  judg- 

V.    Et  lucis  aet6rnae  bea-  ment.    V.  And  evermore 


titudine  p6rfrui. 


in  joy  to  look  upon  that 
light  which  is  Thyself. 


Sequence 


J^readed  day,  that  day 


•t^ies  irae,  dies  ilia, 
XJ  of  ire, 

Solvet  saeclum  in  f avflla,  When  the  world  shall  melt 

in  fire, 

Teste  David  cum  Sibylla.  Told  by  Sibyl  and  David's 

lyre. 

Quantus  tremor  est  futu-  Fright  men^  hearts  shall 
rus,  rudely  shift, 

Quando  Judex  est  ventu-  As  the  Judge  through 
rus,  gleaming  rift 


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Cuncta    stricte  discus- 
surus! 

Tuba    mirum  spargens 
sonum 

Per  sepulchra  regi6num, 

Coget  omnes  ante  thro- 
num. 

Mors  stupebit  et  natura, 

Cum  resurget  creatura, 
Judicanti  responsura. 

Liber  scriptus  profer6tur, 
In  quo  totum  contin6tur, 
Unde  mundus  judicetur. 

Judex  ergo  cum  sedebit, 
Quidquid  latet,  apparebit: 
Nil  inultum  remanebit. 

Quid    sum    miser  tunc 

dicturus  ? 
Quem     patr6num  ro- 

gaturus  ? 
Cum  vix  iustus  sit  securus. 


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Comes  each  soul  to  closely 
sift. 

Then,  the  trumpet's  shrill 

refrain, 
Piercing  tombs  by  hill  and 

plain, 

Souls  to  judgment  shall 
arraign. 

Death  and  nature  stand 

aghast, 
As  the  bodies  rising  fast. 
Hie  to  hear  the  sentence 

passed. 

Then,  before  Him  shall  be 
placed, 

That  whereon  the  ver- 
dict's based, 

Book  wherein  each  deed  is  * 
traced. 

When  the  Judge  His  seat 

shall  gain, 
All  that's  hidden  shall  be 

plain, 

Nothing  shall  unjudged 
remain. 

Wretched  man,  what  can 

I  plead  ? 
Whom  to  ask  to  intercede, 
When    the    just  much 

mercy  need  ? 


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a  to  Masses  for  tlie  Dead 

Rex  tremendae  majestatis,  Thou,    O  awe-inspiring 

Lord, 

Qui     salvandos     salvas  Saving  e'en  when  uniin- 

gratis,  plored, 
Salva  me  foils  pietatis.       Save  me,  mercy's  fount 

adored. 

Recordare  Jesu  pie,  Ah  !  Sweet  Jesus,  mind- 

ful  be, 

Quod  sum  causa  tuae  viae,  That  Thou  cam'st  on  earth 

for  me : 

Ne  me  perdas  ilia  die.     Cast  me  not  this  day  from 

Thee. 

Quaerens  me  sedisti  lassus ;  Seeking  me  Thy  strength 

was  spent, 

Redemisti  crucem  passus:  Ransoming    Thy  limbs 

were  rent: 

Tantus  labor  non  sit  cas-  Is  this  toil  to  no  intent  f 
sus. 

Juste  Judex  ultionis,  Thou,    awarding  pains 

condign, 

Donum  fac  remissi6nis,  Mercy's  ear  to  me  incline, 
Ante  diem  rationis.        Ere  the  reckoning  Thou 

assign. 

In  gemisco  tamquam  reus :  I,  felon-like,  my  lot  bewail, 
Culpa  rubet  vultus  meus :  Suffused  cheeks  my  shame 

unveil: 

Supplicanti  parce  Deus.     God  !    O  let  my  prayer 

prevail. 

Qui   Marfam   absolvfsh,  Mary's  soul  Thou  madest 

white, 

Et    latr6nem    exaudisti,  Didst  to  heaven  the  thief 

invite, 

Mihi  quoque  spem  de-  Hope  in  me  these  now 
disti.  excite. 

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Preces  meae  non  sunt  dig-  Prayers  of  mine  in  vain  as* 

nae;  cend: 
Sed  tu  bonus  fac  benigne,  Thou  art  good  and  wilt 

forefend, 

Ne  per6nni  cremer  igne.  In  quenchless  fire  my  life 

to  end. 

Inter  oves  locum  praesta,  Place  amid  Thy  sheep  ac-  • 

cord, 

Et  ab  hcedis  me  sequ6stra,  Keep  me  from  the  tainted 

horde, 

Statuens  in  parte  dextra.  Set  me  in  Thy  sight,  O 

Lord. 

Confutatis  maledictis,      When  the  cursed  by  shame 

opprest, 

Flammis  acribus  addictis,  Enter  flames  at  Thy  behest, 
Voca  me  cum  benedictis.    Call  me  then  to  join  the 

blest. 

Oro  supplex  et  acclinis,      Prostrate,  suppliant,  now 

no  more, 

Cor  contritum  quasi  cinis :  Unrepenting,  as  of  yore, 
Gere  curam  mei  finis.      Save  me  dying,  I  implore. 

Lacrym6sa  dies  ilia,  Mournful  day  I  that  day 

of  sighs, 

Qua  resurget  ex  fa  villa       When  from  dust  shall  man 

arise, 

Judicandus  homo  reus.       Stained   with   guilt  his 

doom  to  know, 

Huic  ergo  parce  Deus  :  Mercy,  Lord,  on  him  be- 
stow. 

Pie  Jesu  D6mine.  Jesus,  kind  !  Thy  souls  re- 

lease, 

Dona  eis  requiem.   \men.  Lead    them    thence  to 

realms  of  peace. 

Amen. 

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Gospel.  >J«  Sequentia  sancti  Evang61ii  secundum 
Joannem.   v.  25-29 

*T*N  ILLO  t6mpore :  Dixit  *ZI*t  that  time,  Jesus 
«-*-•  Jesus  turbis  Judaeo-  said  to  the  multi- 
rum  :  Amen,  amen  dico  tudes  of  the  Jews,  Amen, 
vobis,  quia  venit  hora,  et  amen  I  say  unto  you, 
nunc  est,  quando  m6rtui  thai  the  hour  cometh,  and 
audient  vocem  Fflii  Dei:  now  is,  when  the  dead 
~t  qui  audierint,  vivent.  shall  hear  the  voice  of  the 
Sicut  enim  Pater  habet  Son  of  God;  and  they 
vitam  in  semetfpso :  sic  that  hear  shall  live.  For 
dedit  et  Fflio  vitam  ha-  as  the  Father  hath  life 
bere  in  semetfpso :  et  po-  in  himself,  so  he  hath 
testatem  dedit  ei  judi-  given  to  the  Son  also  to 
cium  facere,  quia  Films  have  life  in  himself;  and 
h6minis  est.  Nolfte  mi-  he  hath  given  him  power 
rari  hoc,  quia  venit  hora,  to  do  judgment,  because 
in  qua  omnes,  qui  in  mo-  he  is  the  Son  of  man. 
numSntis  sunt,  audient  Wonder  not  at  this,  for 
vocem  Fflii  Dei:  et  pro-  the  hour  cometh  wherein 
cedent  qui  bona  fecerunt,  all  that  are  in  the  graves 
in  resurrecti6nem  vitae :  shall  hear  the  voice  of  the 
qui  vero  mala  eg6runt,  in  Son  of  God ;  and  they 
resurrecti6nem  judicii.  that  have  done  good 
things  shall  come  forth 
unto  the  resurrection  of  life,  but  they  that  have 
done  evil,  unto  the  resurrection  of  judgment. 

At  the  Gospel  incense  is  not  burned.  Neither 
does  the  deacon  ask  the  priest's  blessing  before  com- 
mencing his  chant,  or  send  the  Sacred  Text  to  be 
reverenced  by  him  with  a  kiss  at  its  termination. 

/^ffertory.     D6mine  /~\ffertory.    O  Lord 
JesuChriste,Rexgl6-        Jesus  Christ  ,  thou  who 


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riae,  libera  animas  6mnium  art  the  King  of  Glory,  save 
fidelium  defunct6rum  de  the  souls  of  all  the  faithful 
poenis  inferni,  et  de  pro-  departed  from  the  pains  of 
fundo  lacu :  libera  eas  de  hell  and  from  the  deep  pit: 
ore  leonis,  ne  abs6rbeat  save  them  from  the  lion's 
eas  tartarus,  ne  cadant  mouth,  nor  suffer  the  fiery 
in  obscurum;  sed  signi-  lake  to  swallow  them  up, 
fer  sanctus  Michael  re-  nor  endless  darkness  to 
praesentet  eas  in  lucem  enshroud  them.  Rather  do 
sane  tarn:  Quam  olim  thou  bid  holy  Michael, 
Abrahae  promislsti,  et  se-  thy  standard-bearer,  to 
mini  ejus.  V.  Hostias  bring  them  forth  into 
et  preces  tibi,  Domine,  glorious  light :  even  as  of 
laudis  offerimus :  tu  sus-  old-time  thou  didst  prom- 
cipe  pro  animabus  illis,  ise  to  Abraham  and  to  his 
quarum  h6die  memoriam,  seed.  V.  Together  with 
facimus :  fac  eas,  D6-  our  prayers  we  offer  thee, 
mine,  de  morte  transire  ad  O  Lord,  the  sacrifice  of 
vitam :  Quam  olim  Abra-  praise :  do  thou  receive  it 
hae  promisisti,  et  semini  in  behalf  of  the  souls 
ejus.  whom  this  day  we  have  in 

mind:  lead  them,0  Lord, 
from  death  into  life.  Even  as  of  old-time  thou  didst 
promise  to  Abraham  and  to  his  seed. 

ecret.  Hostias  quae-  QTecret.  Look  with  fa- 
sumus  Domine  quas  vor,  we  beseech  thee, 
tibi  pro  animabus  famul6-  O  Lord,  upon  the  sacrifice 
rum  famularumque  tua-  which  we  offer  up  to  thee 
rum* offerimus,  propitiatus  in  behalf  of  the  souls  of 
intdnde :  ut  quibus  fidei  thy  servants  and  of  thine 
christianae  meritum  con-  handmaidens,  and  deign 
tulisti,  dones  et  praemium.  thereby  to  be  appeased. 
Per  D6minum.  On  those  souls  thou  didst 

bestow  the  merit  of  faith 
in  Christ :  deny  them  not  its  reward. 


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Preface 


The  following  Preface  is  said  in  all  Masses  for 
the  Dead 

Vere  dignum  et  justum  *Tt*  is  truly  meet  and  just, 
est,  aequum  et  salu-  A  right  and  profitable, 
tare,  nos  tibi  semper,  et  for  us,  at  all  times,  and  in 
ubique  gratias  agere:  D6-  all  places,  to  give  thanks 
mine  sancte,  Pater  omnipo-  to  thee,  O  Lord,  the 
tens,  aeterne  Deus  :  per  Holy  One,  the  Father  Al- 
Christum  Dominum  nos-  mighty,  the  Everlasting 
trum.  Per  quem  majes-  God,  through  Christ  our 
tatem  tuam  laudant  An-  Lord :  Through  whom  the 
geli,  adorant  Dominati6-  Angels  praise,  the  Domi- 
nes,  tremunt  Potestates.  nations  adore,  the  Powers 
Cceli,  ccelorumque  Virtu-  awe-fully  worship  thy 
tes,  ac  beata  Seraphim,  Majesty.  Which  the 
s6cia  exsultatione  conce-  heavens  and  the  Forces 
lebrant.  Cum  quibus  et  of  heaven  together  with 
nostras  voces,  ut  admitti  the  blessed  Seraphim  joy- 
jubeas  deprecamur,  sup-  fully  do  magnify.  And 
plici  confessione  dicentes.  do  thou  command  that 
it  be  permitted  to  our 
lowliness  to  join  with  them  in  confessing  thee,  and 
unceasingly  to  repeat: 

Sanctus,  etc.  Holy,  Holy,  Holy,  etc. 

aOMMUNiON.  Lux  aeter-  /^f  ommunion.  May  light 
naluceat  eis,D6mine:  v-n  eternal  shine  upon 
Cum  Sanctis  tuis  in  aeter-  them,  O  Lord :  With  thy 
num,  quia  pius  es.  V.  Re-  saints  for  ever,  because 
quiem  aeternam  dona  eis,  thou  art  merciful.  V. 
D6mine  ;  et  lux  perp6tua  Eternal  rest  give  to  them, 
luceat  eis:  Cum  Sanctis.  OLord;  and  let  perpetual 
light  shine  upon  them: 
With  thy  saints. 


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Postcommunion.  Ani-  Postcommunion.  May 

m&bus  quaesumus  D6mi-  the  prayer  of  thy  sup- 

ne  famulorum  famularum-  pliants,  O  Lord,  avail  the 

que  tuarum  oratio  profi-  souls  of  thy  servants  and 

ciat   supplicantium :    ut  of  thine  handmaidens, 

eas  et  a  peccatis  6mnibus,  Moved  by  it,  mayest  thou 

exuas,  et  tuae  redemptio-  free  them  from  their  sins 

nis  facias  esse  participes.  and  give  them  part  in  the 


Was*  on  tfje  ©ag  of  tfje  Beatfj  or  on  tfje  ©ag  of  tfje  Burial 
of  «£ne  of  tfje  JFattfjful 

*ZT*  FUNERAL  Mass  may  be  sung  on  any  day  of  the 
<%/^-+  year,  excei>t  on  the  three  last  days  of  Holy  Week, 
Easter  Sunday,  Whit  Sunday,  Christmas  Day,  and 
some  few  others  of  the  greater  festivals  of  the  year. 
And,  unless  on  Sundays  and  on  Feasts  which  are 
doubles  of  the  First  or  Second  Class  or  days  which 
are  equivalently  such,  Low  Masses,  in  black  vest- 
ments, may  be  celebrated  at  all  times  while  the  corpse 
lies  in  the  church  awaiting  burial.  But  no  Requiem 
Mass  may  ever  be  celebrated  during  an  Exposition 
of  the  Blessed  Sacrament. 

The  Mass  is  that  above  given  and  appointed  for 
All  Souls'  Day;  but  the  Collect,  Epistle,  Gospel. 
Secret,  and  Postcommunion  are  as  follows  : 


pr6prium  est  mise-  property  it  is  ever  to 

ren  semper  et  parcere,  te  have  mercy  and  to  spare, 

supplices   exoramus   pro  we  make  humble  supplica-* 

anima  famuli  tui  N.  quam  tion  to  thee  on  behalf  of  the 

h6die  de  hoc  saeculo  mi-  soul  of  N.,  thy  servant, 


Qui  vivis. 


redemption  wrought  by 
thee. 


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grare  jussisti :  ut  non  tra- 
das  earn  in  manus  ini- 
mici,  neque  obliviscaris  in 
finem,  sed  jubeas  earn  a 
Sanctis  Angelis  suscipi, 
et  ad  patriam  paradisi 
perduci;  ut,  quia  in  te 
speravit  et  cre"didit,  non 
poenas  inferni  sustmeat, 
sed  audia  aetdrna  possi- 
deat.  Per  D6minum  nos- 
trum. 


which  thou  this  day  hast 
called  out  of  this  world; 
cast  not  that  soul  into  the 
hands  of  the  enemy,  nor 
be  for  ever  forgetful  of  it : 
but  bid  thy  holy  Angels 
welcome  it,  and  lead  it 
into  heaven,  its  true 
fatherland.  Ever  hath  it 
hoped  in  thee  and  believed 
in  thee:  doom  it  not  to 
the  flames  of  hell,  but 
vouchsafe  to  it  that  hap- 
piness which  hath  no  end. 


Epistle.   L6ctio  Epistolae  beati  Pauli  ad 
Thessalonicenses.   77.  iv.  1 2-1 7 . 


*X^Tratres  :  N61umus  vos 
r*— I  ignorare  de  dormien- 
tibus,  ut  non  contriste- 
mini  sicut  et  ceteri,  qui 
spem  non  habent.  Si 
enim  credimus  quod  Jesus 
mortuus  est,  et  resurre- 
xit :  ita  et  Deus  eos,  qui 
dormierunt  per  Jesum, 
adduce  t  cum  eo.  Hoc 
enim  vobis  dfcimus  in 
verbo  Domini,  quia  nos, 
qui  vivimus,  qui  residui 
sumus  in  adventum  Do- 
mini, non  praeveni6mus 
eos,  qui  dormierunt. 
Qu6niam  ipse  D6minus 
in  jussu,  et  in  voce  Arch- 


Brethren,  we  will  not 
have  you  ignorant 
concerning  them  that  are 
asleep,  that  you  be  not 
sorrowful,  even  as  others 
who  have  no  hope.  For 
if  we  believe  that  Jesus 
died  and  rose  again,  even 
so  them  who  have  slept 
through  Jesus  will  God 
bring  with  him.  For  this 
we  say  unto  you  in  the 
word  of  the  Lord,  that  we 
who  are  alive,  who  re- 
main unto  the  coming  of 
the  Lord,  shall  not  pre- 
vent them  who  have  slept. 
For  the.  Lord  himself  shall 


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an  gel i,  et  in  tuba  Dei  come  down  from  heaven, 
desc£ndet  de  coelo :  et  with  commandment,  and 
m6rtui,  qui  in  Christo  with  the  voice  of  an  arch- 
sunt,  resurgent  primi.  angel  and  with  the  trum- 
Deinde  nos,  qui  vfvimus,  pet  of  God;  and  the  dead 
qui  relmquimur,  simul  who  are  in  Christ  shall 
rapiemur  cum  illis  in  nu-  rise  first.  Then  we  who 
bibus  6bviaro  Christo  in  are  alive,  who  are  left, 
aera,  et  sic  semper  cum  shall  be  taken  up  together 
D6mino  e*rimus.  Itaque  with  them  in  the  clouds 
consolamini  fnvicem  in  to  meet  Christ,  into  the 
verbis  istis.  air,  and  so  shall  we  be 

always  with  the  Lord. 
Wherefore  comfort  ye  one  another  with  these  words. 

Gospel.  ^  Seque*ntia  sancti  Evangelii  secundum 
Joannem.   xi.  21-27 

riLLO  tempore :  Dixit  *ZJf  t  that  time,  Martha 

Martha  ad  Jesum:  fj^%  said  to  Jesus,  Lord, 

D6mine,  si  fufsses  hie,  if  thou  hadst  been  here, 

f rater  meus  non  fuisset  my  brother  had  not  died : 

m6rtuus :  sed  et  nunc  scio  but  now  also  I  know  that 

quia   quaecumque  px>pos-  whatsoever  thou  wilt  ask 

ceris  a  Deo,  dabit  tibi  of  God,  God  will  give  it 

Deus.    Dicit  illi  Jesus:  thee.   Jesus  saith  to  her, 

Resurget  f rater  tuus.  Di-  thy    brother    shall  rise 

cit  ei  Martha :  Scio  quia  again.    Martha  saith  to 

resurget  in  resurrecti6ne  him,  I  know  that  he  shall 

in  novissimo  die.   J)ixit  rise  again  in  the  resurrec- 

ei  Jesus:  Ego  sum'  re-  tion   at    the  last  day. 

surr6ctio,  *  et   vita :   qui  Jesus  said  to  her,  I  am  the 

credit  in  me,  6tiam  si  resurrection  and  the  life: 

m6rtuus  fuerit,  vivet :  et  he  that  believeth  in  me 

omnis,  qui  vivit,  et  credit  although  he  be  dead,  shall 

in  me,  non  moriStur  in  live ;  and  every  one  that 


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aeternum.     Credis  hoc?  liveth,  and  believeth  in 

Ait  illi :  Utique  D6mine,  me,  shall  not  die  for  ever, 

ego  cr6didi,  quia  tu  es  Believest  thou  this  ?  She 

Christus  Filius  Dei  vivi,  saith  to  him,  Yea,  Lord, 

qui  in  hunc  mundum  ve-  I  have  believed  that  thou 

nisti.  art  Christ  the  Son  of  the 

living  God,  who  art  come  into  this  world. 


^Jecret.  Fropitiare 
^3  quaesumus  Domine 
animae  famuli  tui  N.  pro 
qua  hostiam  laudis  tibi 
immolamus,  majestatem 
tuam  suppliciter  depre- 
cantes:  ut  per  haec  piae 
placati6nis  offfcia,  perve- 
nire  mereatur  ad  requiem 
sempit6rnam.  Per  D6- 
minum. 

enter  into  thine 

c|£)ostcommunion.  Prae- 
fL  sta  quaesumus  omni- 
potens  Deus :  ut  anima  fi- 
muli  tui  N.  quae  hodie  de 
hoc  saeculo  migravit,  his 
sacriffciis  purgata,  et  a 
peccatis  expedfta,  indul- 
g6ntiam  pariter  et  re- 
quiem cipiat  sempiter- 
nam.    Per  Dominum. 


^Tecret.  In  merciful  for- 
JS^  giveness  look  down,. 
O  Lord,  urjon  the  soul  oi 
N.,  thy  servant,  for  which 
we  this  day  offer  up  to  thee 
the  sacrifice  of  praise,  and 
appeased  by  the  holy  offer- 
ing we,  in  atonement  for 
his  transgressions,  hum- 
bly lay  at  the  feet  of  thy 
divine  Majesty,  do  thou 
count  him  worthy  to 
everlasting  rest. 

Bostcommunion.  O  Al- 
mighty God,  grant, 
we  beseech  thee,  that  the 
soul  of  N.,  thy  servant, 
which  this  day  has  passed 
out  of  this  world,  may  be 
cleansed  by  this  sacrifice : 
and  being  thus  freed  from 
guilt,  may  receive  at  thy 
hands  both  full  pardou 
and  everlasting  rest. 


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of  one  of  the  faithful,  the  above  Mass  is  repeated* 
but  with  Prayer,  Secret,  and  Postcommunion  a£ 
follows: 

*T£)rayer.     Quaesumus  *T^)rayer.  Vouchsafe,  we 

JL-  D6mine,  ut  animae  beseeca  thee,  O  Lord, 

famuli  tui  N.  cujus  de-  to  the  soul  of  N.,  thy  serv- 

positi6nis  diem  (tertium,  ant,  the  third  (or  seventh 

vel  septimum,  vel  trigesi-  or  thirtieth)  day  of  whose 

mum)     commemoramus,  departure   we  are  com- 

Sanctorum  atque  elect6-  memorating,  fellowship 

rum  tu6rum  largiri  dig-  with  thy  saints  and  with 

neris  consortium:  et  ro-  thine  elect:  and  hence- 

rem    misericordiae    tuae  forth,  for  ever,  pour  forth 

per6nnem  infundas.    Per  upon  it  the  dew  of  thy 

D6minum.  mercy. 

Secret.  Munera  quae-     Secret.    Look  down 

sumus  D6mine  quae  tibi  with  favor,  we  beseech 

pro  anima  famuli  tui  N.  thee,  O  Lord,  upon  the 

offerimus  placatus  inten-  oflFerings  we  make  for  the 

de:   ut  remediis  purgata  soul  of  N.,  thy  servant: 

coelestibus,  in  tua  pietate  from  Heaven  send  healing 

requiescat.    Per    Domi-  to  it,  and  bid  it  rest  in  the 

num.  certainty  of  thy  love. 

Postcommunion.  Postcommunion. 
Suscipe  D6mine  preces  Rearken,  O  Lord,  to  the 
nostras  pro  anima  famuli  prayers  we  put  up  to  thee 
tui  N.  ut,  si  quae  ei  ma-  for  the  soul  of  N.,  thy  serv- 
culae  de  terrenis  contagiis  ant,  beseeching  thee  that 
adhaeserunt,  remissi6nis  if  aught  of  earthly  defile- 
tuae  misericordia  delean-  ment  yet  sully  it,  the  ful* 
tur.   Per  Dominum.  ness  of  thy  loving  forgive- 

ness may  thereof  wash 
away  every  stain. 


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®n  rfje  fcnnuwsarg  Bag  of  tfye  Beatfj  of  ©iu  or  JHorr  of 
tfje  jFaitfjful 

One  solemn  Mass  may  be  sung  on  the  anniversary 
day  of  the  death  or  burial  of  any  of  the  Faithful,  even 
if  a  double  Feast  occur,  provided  it  be  not  of  the  First 
or  Second  Class,  a  Sunday  or  Holyday  of  Obligation, 
or  an  otherwise  exceptionally  privileged  day.  And 
this  applies  also  to  the  foregoing  Mass  of  the  third, 
seventh,  or  thirtieth  days  after  a  death  or  burial. 

The  Mass  is  said  as  on  All  Souls'  Day,  p.  216,  but 
the  Collect,  Epistle,  Gospel,  Secret,  and  Postcom- 
munion  are  as  follows: 


Brayer.  Deus,  indul- 
gentiarum  D6mine: 
da  animabus  famul6rum 
famularumque  tuarum, 
quorum  anniversarium 
depositions  diem  com- 
memoramus  refrigerii 
sedem,  quietis  beatitudi- 
nem,  et  luminis  clarita- 
tem.    Per  D6minum. 


*T^rayer.  O  Lord,. the 
God  of  mercies,  grant 
unto  the  souls  of  thy  serv- 
ants and  of  thine  hand- 
maidens the  anniversary 
day  of  whose  burial  we 
are  keeping,  a  place  of 
solace,  of  peaceful  rest 
and  of  glorious  light. 


Lesson.   Lectio  libri  Machabaeorum.   //.  xii.  43-46 

IN  di6bus  illis :  Vir  for-  *T*N  those  days,  the  most 

tissimus  Judas,  facta  vahant  man,  Judas, 

coilati6ne,  du6decim  mil-  making  a  gathering,  sent 

lia  drachmas  arg6nti  mi-  twelve  thousand  drachms 

sit    Jerosolymam  off6rri  of  silver  to  Jerusalem  for 

pro  peccatis  mortu6rum  sacrifice  to  be  offered  for 


sacriffcium,  bene  et  reli- 
gi6se  de  resurrecti6ne 
c6gitans:  (nisi  enim  eos, 
qui  ceciderant,  resurrectu- 


the  sins  of  the  dead,  think- 
ing well  and  religiously 
concerning  the  resurrec- 
tion; (for  if  he  had  not 


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ros  speraret,  sup6rfluum  hoped    that    they  that 

videretur  et  vanum  orare  were   slain   should  rise 

pro  mortuis)  et  quia  con-  again,    it    would  have 

siderabat    quod  hi,  qui  seemed  superfluous  and 

cum  pietate  dormiti6nem  vain  to  pray  for  the  dead ;) 

acceperant,  optimam  ha-  and  because  he  considered 

b£rent  rep6sitam  gratiam.  that  they  who  had  fallen 

Sancta  ergo,  et  salubris  asleep  with  godliness,  had 

est  cogitatio  pro  defunc-  great  grace  laid  up  for 

tis  exorare,  ut  a  pecqatis  them.    It  is  therefore  a 

solvantur.'  holy     and  wholesome 
thought  to  pray  for  the 
dead,  that  they  may  be  loosed  from  sins. 

Gospel.  ^  Sequentia  sancti  Evangelii  secundum 
Joannem.   vi.  371-40 

In  rxLO  t6mrx>re:  Dixit  %L\'t  that  time,  Jesus 
Jesus  turbis  Judae6-  <J^-*  said  to  the  multi- 
rum:  Omne,  quod  dat  tudes  of  the  Jews.  All 
mihi  Pater,  ad  me  veniet :  that  the  Father  giveth  me 
et  eum,  qui  venit  ad  me  shall  come  to  me;  and 
non  ejiciam  foras:  quia  him  that  cometh  to  me  I 
descendi  de  coelo,  non  ut  will  not  cast  out:  be- 
faciam  voluntatem  meam,  cause  I  came  down  from 
sed  voluntatem  ejus,  qui  heaven,  not  to  do  my  own 
misit  me.  Haec  est  au-  will,  but  the  will  of  him 
tern  voluntas  ejus,  qui  who  sent  me.  Now  this 
misit  me,  Patris :  ut  om-  is  the  will  of  the  Father 
ne,  quod  dedit  mihi,  non  who  sent  me,  that  of  all 
perdam  ex  eo,  sed  resus-  that  he  hath  given  me,  I 
citem  illud  in  novfssimo  should  lose  nothing,  but 
die.  Haec  est  autem  vo-  should  raise  it  up  again  in 
luntas  Patris  mei,  qui  the  last  day;  and  this  is 
misit  me :  ut  omnis,  qui  the  will  of  my  Father  that 
videt  Filium,  et  credit  in  sent  me,  that  *wery  one 


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eum,  habeat  vitam  aet6r-  who  seeth  the  Son,  ana 
nam,  et  ego  resuscitabo  believeth  in  him,  may 
eum  in  novissimo  die.  have  life  everlasting ;  and 
Secret.  Propitiare  I  will  raise  him  up  in  the 
Domine  supplicationibus  last  day. 
nostris,  pro  animabus  fa-  Secret.  Give  ear  in  thy 
mul6rum  famularumque  loving  kindness,  O  Lord, 
tuarum,  quorum  h6die  to  our  supplications  for 
annua  dies  agitur,  pro  the  souls  of  thy  servants 
quibus  tibi  offerimus  sac-  and  of  thine  handmaidens, 
rificium  laudis:  ut  eas  whose  anniversary  occurs 
Sanct6rum  tu6rum  con-  to-day,  and  for  whom  we 
sortio  sociare  dign6ris.  offer  up  the  sacrifice  of 
Per  D6minum.  praise :    vouchsafing  to 

,     Postcommunion.  them  to  have  part  and  lot 

Praesta  quaesumus  D6-  with  thy  saints, 
mine,  ut  animae  famu-  Postcommunion. 
lorum  famularumque  tu-  Grant,  we  beseech  thee,  O 
arum,  quorum  anniver-  Lord,  to  the  souls  of  thy 
sarium  depositi6nis  diem  servants  and  thine  hand- 
commemoramus,  his  pur-  maidens,  the  anniversary 
gatae  sacrifices,  indulg6n-  day  of  whose  burial  we 
tiam  pariter  et  requiem  commemorate,  to  be  puri- 
capiant  sempiternam.  fied  by  these  sacrifices; 
Per  D6minum.  and,  imparting  to  them 

thy  full  forgiveness,  do 
thou  bestow  upon  them  likewise  that  rest  which  is 
everlasting. 

Should  the  anniversary  kept  be  of  one  person  only,  the 
words  of  the  prayers  are  put  into  the  singular  number. 

Wift  Common  or  ©atig  iflUss  for  tije  Beao 

In  these  Common  or  Daily  Masses,  the  number  of  Prayers 
with  their  corresponding  Secrets  and  Postcommunions  may 


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not  be  less  than  three  ;  the  first,  that  answering  to  the  par- 
ticular intention  for  which  the  Mass  is  offered  up  (for  in- 
stance, for  one  or  for  several  persons  deceased,  for  a  priest, 
for  all  buried  in  a  graveyard,  etc.),  the  second,  either  for  all 
deceased  brethren,  relatives  and  benefactors,  or  another  at 
choice,  and  the  last,  that  for  all  the  Faithful  Departed.  The 
Sequence  is  in  such  Masses  usually  omitted.  It  is  of  coun- 
sel, that  should  the  day  on  which  it  is  desired  to  have  a  Mass 
said  for  the  repose  of  the  soul  of  a  deceased  person  happen 
to  be  one  on  which  Masses  for  the  Dead  are  not  permitted, 
the  Mass  of  the  occurring  Feast  or  Feria  be  offered  up  fer 
the  intention,  rather  than  that  the  benefit  accruing  *to  the 
suffering  soul  be  delayed  by  waiting  until  a  day,  on  which 
a  Mass  in  black  vestments  may  be  said,  supervene. 


Introit 


*J^equiem:,  aeternam 


Asternal  rest  give  to 
dona  eis,  D6mine;         them,  O  Lord;  and 
et  lux  perp6tua  luceat  eis.  let  perpetual  light  shine 
Ps.  44.   Te  decet  hymnus  upon  them.  Ps.  A  hymn, 
Deus  in  Sion ;    et  tibi  O  God,  become th  thee  in 


reddetur  votum  in  Jeru- 
salem: exaudi  orationem 
mcam ;  ad  te  omnis  caro 
veniet.  Requiem,  &c.  is 
repeated. 


Sion ;  and  a  vow  shall  be 
paid  to  thee  in  Jerusalem : 
O  Lord,  hear  my  prayer  ; 
all  flesh  shall  come  to  thee. 
Eternal  rest. 


FOR  BISHOPS  AND  PRIESTS  DECEASED 

Prayer.      Deus,    qui  Prayer.    O  God,  who 

inter   apost61icos   Sacer-  wast  pleased  to  raise  thy 

d6tes,  famulos  tuos  pon-  servants  to  the  dignity  of 

tificali,    seu    sacerdotali  the  episcopate  or  priest- 

fecfsti  dignitate    vigere:  hood,  vouchsafe  to  number 

praesta    quaesumus;   "ut  them  with  thy  bishops 

eorum  quoque  perp6t\io  and  priests  for  evermore, 
aggregentur  consortio.    Per  D6minum. 


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Prayer.    Deus  vSniae  Prayer.   O  God,  who 

largftor,  et  humanae  salu-  art  ever  ready  to  forgive 

tis  amator :     quaesumus  sins  and  who  ever  seekest 

cleme*ntiam  tuam;  ut  nos-  the  salvation  of  men  :  we 

trae    congregati6nis    fra-  most  humbly  entreat  of 

tres,  propinquos,  et  bene-  thy  mercy,  that  through 

fact6res,  qui  ex  hoc  saec-  the  intercession  of  blessed 

ulo    transierunt    beata  Mary  ever  a  virgin  and  of 

Maria  semper  Virgine  in-  all  thy  saints,  the  brethren, 

tercedSnte  cum  6mnibus  friends,  and  benefactors  of 

Sanctis  tuis,  ad  perpetuae  our    congregation,  who 

beatitudinis    cons6rtium  have  passed  out  of  this 

pervemre  concedas.  world,  may  together  enjoy 
•  that  happiness  which  hath  no  end. 

FOR  THE  SOULS  OF  ALL  THE  FAITHFUL  DEPARTED 

Prayer.  Fidelium  Prayer.  O  God,  the 
Deus  6mnium  C6nditor  Creator  and  Redeemer  of 
et  RedSmptor :  animabus  all  the  faithful,  to  the 
famul6rum  famulamm-  souls  of  thy  servants  and 
que  tuarum  remissi6nem  of  thine  handmaidens, 
cunct6rum  tribue  pecca-  grant  the  pardon  of  all 
t6rum;  ut  indulg6ntiam,  their  sins,  that,  through 
quam  semper  optaverunt,  our  devout  prayers,  they 
piis  supplicationibus  con-  may  rejoice  in  the  full 
sequantur.  Qui  vivis.  forgiveness  for  which  at 
all  times  they  have  hoped. 

Lesson.    Lectio  libri  Apocalypsis  beati  Joannis 
Ap6stoli.  xiv.  13. 

In  di6bus  illis :  Audfvi  *¥*n  those  days,  I  heard  a 
vocem  de  ccelo,  di-  «■*■»  voice  from  heaven, 
centem    mini:    Scribe:  saying  to    me,  Write, 


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Beati  m6rtui,  qui  in  D6-  blessed  are  the  dead,  who 

mino  moriuntur.    Amodo  die  in  the  Lord.  From 

jam  dicit  Splritus,  ut  re-  henceforth  now,  saith  the 

quiescant    a    lab6ribus  Spirit,  that  they  may  rest 

suis:  opera  enim  ill6rum  from    their    labors,  for 

sequuntur  illos.  their  works  follow  them. 

Gradual.      Requiem  Gradual.  Eternal  rest 

aet£rnam  dona  eis,  D6-  give  to  them,  O  Lord ;  and 

mine ;  et  lux  perpetua  lu-  let  perpetual  light  shine 

ceat  eis.    V.  Ps.  111.    In  upon  them.  V.  The  just 

mem6ria     aeterna     erit  shall  be  in  everlasting  re- 

justus ;  ab  auditi6ne  ma-  membrance ;  he  shall  not 

la  non  timSbit.  fear  the  evil  hearing. 

Tract.   Absolve    D6-  Tract.  Loose,  O  Lord, 

mine    animas    6mnium  the  souls  of  the  faithful  de- 

fidelium  defunct6rum  ab  parted  from  every  bond  of 

omni  vinculo  delict6rum:  sin.    V.  Helped  by  thy 

V.  Et  gratia  tua  illis  sue-  grace,    may    they  be 

curre*nte,  mereantur  eva-  counted  worthy  to  es- 

dere    judicium   ulti6nis:  cape  from  the  avenging 

V.  Et  lucis  aeternae  bea-  judgment.    V.  And  ever- 

titudine  perfrui.  more  in  joy  to  look  upon 
that  Light  which  is  thyself. 

Gospel.  *i<  Seque"ntia  sancti  Evangelii  secundum 

Joannem.  vi.  Si-55- 

In  iLLO  tempore:  Dixit  *]0*t  that  time,  Jesus 

Jesus  turbis  Judaeo-  cJ^*>  said  to  the  multi- 

urm :  Ego  sum  panis  vivus,  tudes  of  the  Jews:  I 

qui  de  ccelo  descdndi.    Si  am  the  living  bread,  which 

quis  manducaverit  ex  hoc  came  down  from  heaven, 

pane,  vivet  in  aeternum :  et  If  any  man  eat  of  this 

panis ,  quern  ego  dabo,  caro  bread  he  shall  live  for  ever : 

mea  est  pro  mundi  vita,  and  the  bread  that  I  will 

Litigabant  ergo  Judaei  ad  give,  is  my  flesh  for  the 


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invicero,  dic£ntes :  Qu6- 
modo  potest  hie  nobis  car- 
nem  suam  dare  ad  rnandu- 
candum  ?  Dixit  ergo  eis  Je- 
sus :  Amen,  amen  dico  /o- 
bis:  Nisi  manducaveritis 
carnem  Filii  h6minis,  et 
biberitis  ejus  sanguinem, 
non  habSbitis  vitam  invo- 
bis.  Qui  manducat  meam 
carnem,  et  bibit  meuiu 
sanguinem,  habet  vitam 
aeternam:  et  ego  resusci- 
tabc  eum  in  novissimo  die. 


life  of  the  world.  The 
Jews  therefore  strove 
among  themselves,  say- 
ing, How  can  this  man 
give  us  his  flesh  to  eat? 
Then  Jesus  said  to  them, 
Amen,  amen,  I  say  unto 
you,  Except  you  eat  the 
flesh  of  the  Son  of  man, 
and  drink  his  blood,  you 
shall  not  have  life  in  you. 
He  that  eateth  my  flesh, 
and  drinketh  my  blood, 
hath  everlasting  life :  and 


I  will  raise  him  up  in  the  last  day. 


Offertory.  D6mine 
Jesu  Christe,  Rex  gl6riae, 
libera,  animas  omnium 
fidelium  defunct6rum  de 
pcenis  inferni,  et  de  pro- 
fundo  lacu:  libera  eas 
de  ore  le6nis,  ne  abs6r- 
beat  eas  tartarus,  ne  ca- 
dant  in  obscurum;  sed 
signifer  sanctus  Michael 
repraesentet  eas  in  lu- 
cem  sanctam :  Quam  olim 
Abrahae  promisisti,  et  se- 
mini  ejus.  V.  H6stias  et 
preces  tibi,  D6mine,  lau- 
dis  offerimus:  tu  suscipe 
pro  animabus  illis,  qua- 
rum  h6die  memoriam  fa- 
cimus:  fac  eas,  D6mine, 
de  morte  translre  ad  vi- 


Offertory.  O  Lord 
Jesus  Christ,  thou  who  art 
the  King  of  glory,  save  the 
souls  of  all  the  faithful 
departed  from  the  pains  of 
hell  and  from  the  deep  pit: 
save  them  from  the  lions' 
mouth,  nor  suffer  the  fiery 
lake  to  swallow  them  up, 
or  endless  darkness  to  en- 
shroud them.  Rather  do 
thou  bid  holy  Michael, 
thy  standard-bearer,/  to 
bring  them  forth  into 
glorious  light :  Even  as  of 
old-time  thou  didst  prom- 
ise to  Abraham  ana  to  his 
seed.  V.  Together  with 
our  prayers  we  offer  thee, 
O  Lord,  the  sacrifice  of 


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tam  :  Quam  olim  Abrahae  praise :  do  thou  receive 
promisfsti,  et  semini  ejus,  it  in  behalf  of  the  souls 

whom  this  day  we  have  in 
mind :  lead  them,  O  Lord,  from  death  into  life.  Even 
as  of  old-time  thou  didst  promise  to  Abraham  and 
to  his  seed. 


FOR  DECEASED  BISHOPS  AND  PRIESTS 

Secret.     Suscipe  Do-  Secret.     Receive,  we 

mine  quaesumus  pro  ani-  beseech  thee,  O  Lord,  for 

mabus   famulorum   tuo-  the  souls  of  departed  Bish- 

rum  Pontincum,  seu  Sa-  ops  and  Priests,  thy  serv- 

cerd6tum,  quas  offerimus  ants,    the    sacrifice  we 

hostias :  ut  quibus  in  hoc  offer :  in  this  world  thou 

saeculo    pontificate,    seu  didst  raise  them  to  pon- 

sacerdotale  donasti  me-  tifical  and  sacerdotal  rank, 

ritum,  in  coelesti  regno  bid  them  now  to  enter 

Sanctorum  tu6rum  jubeas  into  the  company  of  thy 

jungi  consortio.    Per.  saints. 


FOR  DECEASED  BRETHREN,  : 

Secret.  Deus,  cujus 
miseric6rdiae  non  est  nu- 
merus,  suscipe  propitius 
preces  humilitatis  nos- 
tras; et  animabus  fratrum, 
propinqu6rum,  et  bene- 
fact6rum  nostr6rum,  qui- 
bus tui  n6minis  dedisti 
confessi6nem,  per  haec 
sacramenta  salutis  nos- 
tras, cunct6rum  remissi6- 
nem  tribue  peccat6rum. 

didst  bestow  the  grace  t 


FRIENDS,  AND  BENEFACTORS 

Secret.  O  God,  whose 
mercies  are  without  num- 
ber, in  thy  loving  kindness 
give  ear  to  the  prayers  of 
our  lowliness,  and  in  vir- 
tue of  these  sacraments 
which  were  appointed  for 
the  salvation  of  us  all, 
grant  the  forgiveness  of  all 
their  sins,  to  the  souls  of 
our  brethren,  friends,  and 
benefactors,  on  whom  thou 
3  confess  thy  holy  name- 


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FOR  THE  SOULS  OF  ALL  THE  FAITHFUL  DEPARTED 


Secret.  H6stias  quae- 
sumus  D6mine  quas  tibi 
pro  animabus  famulorum 
famularumque  tuarum  of- 
ferimus,  propitiatus  inten- 
de :  ut  quibus  ffdei  Chris- 
tiana? m6ritum  contulisti, 
dones  et  praemium. 

bestow  the  merit  of  faith 
its  reward. 

Communion.  Lux 
aet£rna  luceat  eis,  D6- 
mine:  Cum  Sanctis  tuis 
in  aet6rnum,  quia  pius  es. 
V.  Requiem  aeternam 
dona  eis,  D6mine ;  et  lux 
perpe"tua  luceat  eis :  Cum 
Sanctis,  &c,  is  repeated. 


Secret.  Look  with  la- 
vor,  we  beseech  thee,  0 
Lord,  upon  the  sacrifice 
which  we  offer  up  to  thee 
in  behalf  of  the  souls  of 
thy  servants  and  of  thine 
handmaidens,  and  deign 
thereby  to  be  appeased. 
On  those  souls  thou  didst 
in  Christ :  deny  them  not 

Communion.  May  light 
eternal  shine  upon  them, 
O  Lord :  With  thy  saints 
for  ever,  because  thou  art 
merciful.  V.  Eternal  rest 
give  to  them,  O  Lord; 
and  let  perpetual  light 
shine  upon  them:  With 
thy  saints. 


FOR  DECEASED  BISHOPS  AND  PRIESTS 


Postcommunion.  Pro- 
sit quaesumus  D6mine 
animabus  famul6rum  tu6- 
rum  Pontfficum,  seu  Sa- 
cerd6tum  miseric6rdiae 
tuae  implorata  dementia: 
ut  ejus,  in  quo  sperave- 
runt  et  crediderunt,  aeter- 
num  capiant,  te  mise- 
rante,  consortium.  Per. 


Postcommunion.  May, 
O  Lord,  the  abundance  of 
thy  mercies  to  which  we 
have  made  appeal,  avail 
thy  servants  departed 
who  were  bishops  and 
priests.  In  thee  they 
hoped,  in  thee  they  be- 
lieved, may  they,  in  thy 
mercy,  be  united  to  thee 
for  evermore. 


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FOR  DECEASED  BRETHREN,  FRIENDS,  AND 
BENEFACTORS 


POSTCOMMUNION. 

Praesta  quaesumus  omm- 
potens  et  misericors 
Deus :  ut  animae  fratrum, 
propinquorum,  et  bene- 
factorum  nostrorum,  pro 
quibus  hoc  sacrificium 
laudis  tuae  obtulimus  ma- 
jestati;  per  hujus  virtu- 
tem  sacramenti  a  pecca- 
tis  6mnibus  expiatae,  lucis 
perpetuae,  te  miserante, 
recipiant  beatitudinem. 


POSTCOMMUNION.  O 

Almighty  and  merciful 
God,  grant,  we  beseech 
thee  by  virtue  of  this 
sacrament,  to  the  souls  of 
our  brethren,  friends,  and 
benefactors,  in  behalf  of 
whom  we  have  now 
offered  to  thy  divine  maj- 
esty the  sacrifice  of  praise, 
the  pardon  of  all  their  sins 
and  the  happiness  of  being, 
through  thy  mercy,  ad- 
mitted to  look  upon  thee 
who  art  light  everlasting. 


FOR  THE  SOULS  OF  ALL 
POSTCOMMUNION.  Ani- 

mabus  quaesumus  D6- 
mine  famulorum  famula- 
rumque  tuarum  oratio 
proficiat  supplicantium : 
ut  eas  et  a  peccatis  6mni- 
bus6xuas^et  tuae  redemp- 
ti6nis  facias  esse  parti- 
cipes.    Qui  vivis. 


THE  FAITHFUL  DEPARTED 

Postcommunion.  May 
the  prayer  of  thy  suppli- 
ants, O  Lord,  avail  the 
souls  of  thy  servants^nd 
of  thy  handmaids.  Moved 
by  it,  mayest  thou  free 
them  from  their  sins,  and 
give  them  part  in  the  re- 
demption wrought  by  thee. 


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Uarurus  Stagers  for  ti|e  BeaU 

I.    FOR  A  POPE  DECEASED 

Prayer.      Deus,  qui  Prayer.  O  God  who> 

inter  summos  Sacerd6tes  in  thine  unspeakable  prov- 

famulum  tuum  N.  ineffa-  idence,  wast  pleased  to 

bili  tua  dispositi6ne  con-  number  among  the  su- 

numerari  volulsti :  praesta  preme  pontiffs  N.,  thy 

quaesumus;  ut  qui  uni-  servant:  grant,   we  be- 

g6niti  Fflii  tui  vices  in  seech  thee,  that  he  who  on 

terris  gerebat,  sanctorum  earth  was  vicar  of  thine 

tuorum  Pontificum  con-  only-begotten  Son,  may 

sortio  perpe'tuo  aggrege-  for  evermore  have  place 

tur.    Per  eumdem   D6-  among  the  holy  bishops 

minum.  who  in  heaven  reign  with 
thee. 

Secret.   Suscipe  D6-  Secret.     Receive,  we 

mine  quaesumus  pro  ani-  beseech  thee,  O  Lord,  for 

ma  famuli  tui  N.  summi  the  soul  of  thy  servant  N., 

Pontificis,  quas  offerimus  sometime  supreme  pontiff, 

hostias :  ut  cui  in  hoc  sae-  the  sacrifice  we  offer  up. 

culo   pontificale   donasti  In  this  world  thou  didst 

m6ritum,  in  coelesti  regno  raise   him   to  episcopal 

Sanctorum  tuorum  jubeas  rank :    bid  him  now  to 

jungi  consortio.      Per.  enter  into  the  comparry  of 
thy  saints. 

POSTCOMMUNION.  POSTCOMMUNIOM .  May, 

Prosit  quaesumus  D6mi-  O  Lord,  the  abundance  of 
ne  animae  famuli  tui  N.  thy  mercies,  to  which  we 
summi  Pontificis  mise-  have  made  appeal,  avail 
ricordiae  tuae  implorata  N.,  thy  servant  departed, 
clem6ntia:  ut  ejus,  in  sometime  supreme  pon- 
quo  speravit  et  cr6didit,  tiff.  In  thee  he  believed, 
aeternum  capiat,  te  mise-  in  thee  he  hoped :  may  he, 

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rante,  cons6rtium.  Per  in  thy  mercy,  be.  united 
Dominum.  to  thee  for  evermore. 

2.  For  a  Cardinal  deceased  the  Prayer,  Secret,  and 
Postcommunion  are  those  appointed,  as  under,  for  a 
Bishop,  Priest,  or  Deacon,  with  mention  inserted  in 
these  of  his  rank  as  a  Prince  of  the  Church. 


3.   FOR  A  BISHOP  DECEASED 

Prayer.       Deus,  qui  Prayer.    O  God,  who 

inter   apost61icos   Sacer-  wast  pleased  to  raise  N., 

d6tes  famulum  tuum  N.  thy  servant,  to  the  dignity 

pontificali   feclsti   digni-  of  the  episcopate :  vouch- 

tate  vigere :  praesta  quae-  safe  to  number  him  with 

sumus ;  ut  e6rum  quoque  thy  bishops  and  priests 

perp6tuo  aggreg6tur  con-  for  evermore, 
sortio.  Per. 

Secret.     Suscipe  D6-  Secret.     Receive,  we 

mine  quaesumus  pro  ani-  beseech  thee,  O  Lord,  for 

ma  famuli  tui  N.  Pond-  the  soul  of  thy  servant 

ficis,  quas  offerimus  h6s-  Bishop  N.,  the  sacrifice  we 

tias :  ut  cui  in  hoc  saeculo  offer  up.    In  this  world 

pontificate  donasti  meri-  thou  didst  raise  him  to  the 

turn,    in   ccelesti   regno  episcopal  rank:  bid  him 

Sanct6rum    tu6rum    ju-  now  to  enter  into  the  com- 

beas  jungi  consortio.    Per  pany  of  thy  saints. 
Dominum. 

Postcommunion.  Pro-  Postcommunion.  May, 

sit    quaesumus   Domine  O  Lord,  the  abundance  of 

animae  famuli  tui  N.  Pon-  thy  mercies,  to  which  we 

tificis   miseric6rdiae   tuae  have  made  appeal,  avail 

implorata  dementia:   ut  Bishop  N.,  thy  servant  de- 

ejus,  in  quo  speravit  et  parted.    In  thee  he  be- 

ir^didit,    aet6rnum    ca-  lieved,  in  thee  he  hoped  ; 


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piat,  te  miserante,  con-  may  he,  in  thy  mercy,  be 
s6rtium.    Per  D6minum.  united  to  thee  for  ever- 
more. 


Or  the  1 

Prayer.  Da  nobis 
Domine  ut  animam  famuli 
tui  N.  Epfscopi,  quam  de 
hujus  saeculi  eduxfsti  labor- 
ioso  certamine,  Sanct6rum 
tu6rum  tribuas  esse  con- 
sortem.     Per  D6minum. 

Secret.  Annue  no- 
bis quaesumus  D6mine 
ut  animae  famuli  tui  N. 
Epfscopi  haec  prosit  obla- 
tio :  quam  immolando, 
totius  mundi  tribufsti  re- 
laxari  dellcta.  Per  D6- 
minum. 

POSTCOMMTJNION.  His 

sacrificiis  quaesumus  om- 
mpotens  Deus,  purga- 
ta  anima  famuli  tui  N. 
Episcopi  ad  indulg6ntiam 
et  refrigerium  sempiter- 
num  pervemre  mereatur. 
Per  D6minum. 


Prayer.  Vouchsafe,  O 
Lord,  to  admit  to  fellow, 
ship  with  thy  saints,  the 
soul  of  Bishop  N.,  thy 
servant,  whom  thou  hast 
called  away  from  the  toil 
and  strife  of  this  world. 

Secret.  Be  gracious  to 
us,  O  Lord,  and  grant  that 
this  our  offering  up  of  the 
sacrifice,  by  which  thou 
didst  wash  away  the  sins 
of  the  world,  may  be  of 
avail  to  the  soul  of  Bishop 
N.,  thy  servant. 

POSTCOMMUNION.  We 

beseech  thee,  Almighty 
God,  that  this  sacrifice 
may  purify  the  soul  of 
Bishop  N.,  thy  servant, 
and  that,  pardoned  by 
thee,  he  may  enter  into 
everlasting  rest. 


4.  for  a  priest  deceased 

Prayer.      Deus,  qui     Prayer.    O  God,  who 

inter   apost61icos   sacer-  wast  pleased  to  raise  N., 

dotes  famulum  tuum  N.  thy  servant,  to  the  dignity 

sacerdotali  fecisti  digni-  of  the  priesthood :  vouch 


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tate  vigere :  praesta  quae- 
sumus:  ut  e6rum  quoque 
perpetuo  aggregStur  con- 
s6rtio.  Per. 

Secret.  Suscipe,  li- 
mine quaesumus,  pro  ani- 
ma  famuli  tui  N.  Sacer- 
d6tis,  quas  offerimus  hos- 
tias:  ut  cui  in  hoc  sae- 
culo  sacerdotale  donasti 
m£ritum,  in  coel6sti  regno 
sanct6rum  tu6rum  jubeas 
jungi  cons6rtio.  Per. 

POSTCOMMUNION. 

Prosit,  quassumus  D6- 
mine,  animae  famuli  tui 
N.  Sacerd6tis,  miseri- 
c6rdiae  tuae  implorata 
clem6ntia:  ut  ejus,  in 
quo  speravit  et  credidit, 
aet6rnum  capiat,  te  mise- 
rante  cons6rtium.  Per. 


safe  to  number  him  with 
thy  bishops  and  priests 
for  evermore. 

Secret.  Receive,  we 
beseech  thee,  for  the  soul 
of  thy  servant  N.,  the 
priest,  the  sacrifice  we  offer 
up.  In  this  world  thou 
didst  raise  him  to  the 
priestly  rank:  bid  him 
now  to  enter  into  the  com- 
pany of  thy  saints. 

Postcommunion.  May, 
O  Lord,  the  abundance  of 
thy  mercies,  to  which  we 
have  made  appeal,  avail 
thy  servant  departed,  the 
priest  N.  In  thee  he  be- 
lieved, in  thee  he  hoped; 
may  he,  in  thy  mercy,  be 
united  to  thee  for  ever- 
more. 


Or  the  Following 

Prayer.   Praesta  quae-  Prayer.  Grant,  we  be- 

sumus  D6mine,  ut  anima  seech  thee,  O  Lord,  that 

famuli  tui  N.  Sacerd6tis,  the  soul  of  thy  servant  N., 

quem  in  hoc  saeoilo  com-  the  priest,  which  whilst 

morantem,  sacris  mun6-  he  was  sojourning  in  this 

ribus    decorasti,  in  cce-  world,  thou  didst  adorn 

lesti  sede  glori6sa  sem-  with  the  graces  proper  to 

per  exsultet.     Per  D6-  the  sacred  ministry,  may 

minum.  evermore  rejoice  in  the 
gJory  of  heaven. 


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Secret.  Suscipe  D6- 
mine  quaesumus  pro  ani- 
ma  famuli  tui  N.  Sacer- 
d6tis,  quas  offerimus  hos- 
tias:  ut  cui  sacerdotale 
donasti  meritum,  dones 
et  praemium.  Per  D6- 
minum. 

POSTCOMMUNION. 

Praesta  quaesumus  omnf- 
potens  Deus,  ut  animam 
-famuli  tui  N.  Sacerd6tis 
in  congregati6ne  justo- 
Tum,  aeternae  beatitudinis 
jAbeas  esse  cons6rtem. 
Per  Dominum. 


Secret.  Receive,  we 
beseech  thee,  O  Lord,  the 
sacred  victim  which  we 
offer  up  for  the  soul  of  the 
priest  N.,  thy  servant: 
to  him  thou  didst  give 
the  merit  of  the  priest- 
hood, refuse  him  not  its 
reward. 

Postcommunion.  O  Al- 
mighty God,  grant,  we  be- 
seech thee,  that  the  soul  of 
the  priest  N.,  thy  servant, 
may  be  bidden  to  share 
with  the  just  in  the  glory 
of  life  everlasting. 


5.    FOR  A  MAN,  OTHER  1 

Prayer.  Inclfna  Do- 
mine  aurem  tuam  ad  pre- 
ces  nostras,  quibus  mise- 
ric6rdiam  tuam  supplices 
deprecamur:  ut  animam 
famuli  tui,  quam  de  hoc 
saeculo  migrare  jussisti, 
in  pacis  ac  lucis  regione 
■constituas,  et  Sanct6rum 
tu6rum  jubeas  esse  con- 
sortem.  JPer  Dominum. 

Secret.  Annue  nobis 
quaesumus  Domine,  ut 
animae  famuli  tui  haec 
prosit  oblatio :  quam  im- 


HAN  A  PRIEST,  DECEASED 

Prayer.  Listen,  O  Lord, 
to  the  prayers  we  humbly 
put  up  to  thy  mercy,  be- 
seeching thee  to  vouchsafe 
to  appoint  to  the  soul  of 
thy  servant,  called  by  thee 
out  of  this  world,  a  place 
of  light  and  peace,  and  to 
bid  him  enter  into  fellow- 
ship with  thy  saints. 

Secret.  Be  gracious  to 
us,  O  Lord,  and  grant  that 
this  offering  up  of  the  sac- 
rifice,   by    which  thou 


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molando,  totius  mundi 
tribuisti  relaxari,  delicta. 
Per  D6minum. 

Postcommunion.  Ab- 
solve quaesumus  D6mine 
animam  famuli  tui  ab 
omni  vinculo  delict6rum; 
ut  in  resurrectionis  gl6ria 
inter  sanctos  et  electos 
tuos  resuscitatus  respfret. 
Per  Dominum. 


didst  wash  away  the  sins 
of  the  whole  world,  may 
be  of  avail  to  the  soul  of 
thy  servant. 

Postcommunion.  De- 
liver, O  Lord,  the  soul  of 
thy  servant  from  every 
bond  of  sin,  so  that  in  the 
glory  of  the  resurrection 
he  may  rise  to  new  life 
with  thy  saints  and  thine 
elect. 


6.   FOR  A  WOMAN  DECEASED 


Prayer.  Quaesumus 
Domine,  pro  tua  pietate 
miserere  animae  famulae 
tuae :  et  a  contagiis  mor- 
talities exutam,  in  aeter- 
nae  salvationis  partem  res- 
tltue.    Per  D6minum. 


Secret.  His  sacri- 
fices quaesumus  D6mine 
anima  famulae  tuae  a 
peccatis  omnibus  exua- 
tur,  sine  quibus  a  culpa 
nemo  liber  exstitit:  ut 
per  haec  piae  placationis 
ofKcia,  perpetuam  miseri- 
cordiam  consequatur. 
Per. 

Postcommunion.  In- 
veniat  quaesumus  D6mine 


Prayer.  We  beseech 
thee,  O  Lord,  in  thy  mercy 
to  have  pity  upon  the  soul 
of  thine  handmaiden;  do 
thou,  who  hast  freed  her 
from  the  perils  of  this  mor- 
tal life,  vouchsafe  to  num- 
ber her  for  evermore 
among  the  saved. 

Secret.  May  this  sac- 
rifice, O  Lord,  cleanse  the 
soul  of  thine  handmaiden 
from  every  taint  of  sin,  for 
no  one  who  has  lived  is  al- 
together free  from  guilt ; 
and  for  the  sake  of  these 
our  atoning  offerings,  may 
she  be  admitted  to  have 
part  in  thy  mercy. 

Postcommunion.  May 
the  soul  of  thine  hand- 


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anima  famulae  tuae  lucis  maiden,  O  Lord,  we  be 
aeternae  consortium :  cujus  seech  thee,  have  her  lot 
perp6tuae  miseric6rdiae  and  part  in  light  ever- 
consecuta  est  sacramen-  lasting:  for,  to  her  thou 
turn.  Per  D6minum.  didst  vouchsafe  in  this 
world  to  share  in  the 
mysteries  of  thine  everlasting  mercy. 


7.   FOR  THE  FATHER  AND  MOTHER  OF  THE 
CELEBRATING  PRIEST  v 

Prayer.     Deus,    qui  Prayer.  O  God,  who 

nos   patrem  et  matrem  hast  laid  upon  us  the  com- 

honorare  praecepfsti:  mi-  mandment  to  honor  our 

sere*re     clem6nter     ani-  father  and  mother :  in  thy 

mabus  patris  et  matris  clemency    have  mercy 

meae,  eorumque  peccata  upon  the  souls  of  my 

dimftte:  meque  eos  in  father  and  mother;  for- 

aet6rnae  claritatis  gaudio  give  them  their  sins  and 

fac    vidSre.    Per  D6mi-  make  me  to  see  them 

num.  again  in  the  bright  and 
joyful  days  of  eternity. 

Secret.    Suscipe  sac-  Secret.    Receive,  0 

riffcium    D6mine,    quod  Lord,  the  sacrifice  which 

tibi  pro  animabus  patris  I  offer  up  to  thee  for  the 

et   matris   meae   6ffero:  souls  of  my  father  and 

efsque    gaudium    sempi-  mother:  grant  unto  them 

t6rnum  in  regi6ne  viv6-  joy  everlasting  in  the  land 

rum     concede ;     meque  of  the  living,  and  make  me 

cum  illis  felicitati  Sane-  to  share  with  them  in  the 
i6rum    conjunge.      Per  happiness  of  thy  saints. 
D6minum. 

POSTCOMMUNION.     Cce-  POSTCOMMUNION.  May 

lestis  participate  sacra-  my  having  partaken  of 


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m6nti  quaesumus  D6mine  thy  heavenly  sacrament 
animabus  patris  et  ma-  avail,  O  Lord,  to  the  win- 
tris  meae  requiem  et  lu-  ning  for  the  souls  of  my 
cem  obtineat  perpStuam;  father  and  mother  rest 
meque  cum  illis  gratia  and  life  everlasting,  and 
tua  cor6net  aetSrna.  Per  may  thy  grace  set  the 
D6minum.  crown  of  eternal  life  upon 

their   heads,   and  upon 

mine. 

Should  the  Mass  be  offered  up  by  a  priest  for  his 
father  only,  or  for  his  mother  only,  the  above  prayers 
are  worded  in  the  singular  number.  And  similarly 
when  the  Holy  Sacrifice  is  offered  up  for  the  fathers 
and  mothers  of  others  besides  him  who  celebrates,  in 
place  of  "my  father  and  mother  "  is  said  "  our  fathers 
and  mothers.' ' 

8.    FOR  DECEASED  BRETHREN,  FRIENDS,  AND 
BENEFACTORS 

The  prayer,  Deus  Venice  largitor,  p.  234,  with  its 
Secret  and  Postcommunion  are  said  with  the  oppor- 
tune variations. 

9.   FOR  ALL  WHO  ARE  BURIED  IN  A  CEMETERY  OR 
GRAVEYARD 

Prayer.  Deus,  cujus  Prayer.  O  God,  by 
miserati6ne  animae  fide-  whose  loving  kindness  the 
lium  requiescunt:  famu-  souls  of  the  faithful  de- 
lis et  famulabus  tuis,  et  parted  find  rest :  grant,  in 
6mnibus  hie  et  ubfque  in  thy  mercy,  the  forgiveness 
Christo  quiescentibus,  da  of  their  sins  to  thy  serv- 
propftius  v6niam  pecca-  ants  and  to  thine  hand- 
t6rum ;  ut  a  cunctis  rea-  maidens,  and  to  all  who 


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tibus  absoluti,  tecum  sine  here  or  elsewhere  sleep 

fine  laet6ntur.    Per  eum-  in  Christ:  that  cleansed 

dem  D6minum.  from  all  stain  of  sin  they 

may  rejoice  with  thee  for 

evermore. 

Secret.  Pro  anima-  Secret.  Graciously  re- 
bus famul6rum  famula-  ceive,  0  Lord,  the  sacred 
rumque  tuarum,  et  6m-  victim  we  offer  up  for  the 
nium  Catholic6rum  hie  souls  of  thy  servants  and 
et  ubfque  in  Christo  dor-  of  thine  handmaidens,  and 
mi6ntium,  h6stiam  Do-  of  all  Catholics  who. 
mine  suscipe  bemgnus  whether  in  this  place  or  in 
oblatam:  ut  hoc  sacri-  another,  sleep  in  Christ; 
ffcio  singulari,  vmculis  and  by  virtue  of  this  one 
horr£ndae  mortis  exuti,  sacrifice  free  them  from 
vitam  mereantur  aeter-  the  horrors  of  the  second 
nam.  Per  eumdem  D6-  death,  and  account  them 
minum.  worthy  of  life  everlasting. 

POSTCOMMUNION.  POSTCOMM UNION.  .  0 

Deus,    fidelium     lumen  God,  who  art  the  light  of 

animarum,    ad£sto   sup-  the  souls  of  the  Faithful, 

plicati6nibus  nostris :   et  listen  to  our  fervent  pray-  j 

da  famulis  et  famulabus  ers,  and  appoint  to  thy 

tuis,  quorum  corpora  hie  servants   and    to  thine 

et  ubique  in  Christo  re-  handmaidens  whose  bod- 

qutescunt,    refrigerii   se-  ies,  here  and  elsewhere, 

dem,    auietis    beatitudi-  rest  in  Christ,  a  place  of 

lem,  et  luminis  clarita-  solace,  of  peaceful  happi- 

uem.    Per  eumdem  D6-  ness  and  of  glorious  light, 
minum. 

IO.   FOR  MORE  THAN  ONE  PERSON  DECEASED 

Prayer.      Deus,    cui  Prayer.   O  God,  who 

pr6prium    est    miser£ri  alone  art  ever  ready  to 

semper  et  parcere :  pro-  have  mercy  and  to  spare, 


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pitiare  animabus  famu- 
16rum  famularumque  tu- 
arum,  et  6mnia  e6rum 
peccata  dimitte ;  ut  mor- 
talitatis  vinculis  absolutae, 
transire  mereantur  ad 
vitam.    Per  D6minum. 


Secret.  Annue  no- 
bis quaesumus  Domine, 
ut  animabus  famulorum 
famularumque  tuarum 
haec  prosit  oblatio:  quam 
immolando,  totius  mundi 
tribuisti  i*elaxari  delicta. 
Per  D6minum. 


PoSTCOMMUNIONi 

Deus,  cui  soli  c6mpetit 
medicinam  praestare  post 
mortem:  praesta  quaesu- 
mus, ut  inimae  famul6- 
rum  famularumque  tua- 
rum terrenis  exutae  con- 
tagiis,  in  tuae  redempti6- 
nis  parte  numerentur. 
Qui  vivis. 


have  pity  on  the  souls  of 
thy  servants  and  of  thine 
handmaidens,  and  forgive 
them  all  their  sins  that, 
being  now  freed  from  the 
fetters  of  earth,  they  may 
be  accounted  worthy  to 
enter  into  that  which 
alone  is  true  life. 

Secret.  Hear  our 
prayers  we  beseech  thee. 
O  Lord,  and  grant  that 
this  holy  sacrifice,  by  the 
offering  up  of  which -thou 
didst  wash  away  the  sins 
of  the  whole  world,  may 
profit  the  souls  of  thy 
servants  and  of  thine 
handmaidens. 

POSTCOMMUNION.  O 

God,  who  alone  canst 
make  whole  after  death: 
grant,  we  beseech  thee, 
that  the  souls  of  thy  serv- 
ants and  of  thine  hand- 
maidens, freed  from  the 
perils  of  this  mortal  life, 
may  be  numbered  by  thee 
among  those  whom  thou 
hast  redeemed. 


ii. 


FOR  MORE  THAN  ONE  PERSON  DECEASED. 
ANOTHER  COLLECT 


Prayer.  Animabus  Prayer.  In  thine  ever- 
quaesumus    D6mine    fa-  lasting  mercy,  succor,  wc 


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mul6rum  famularumque 
tuarum,  miseric6rdiam 
concede  perpetuam :  ut 
eis  proficiat  in  aeternum, 
quod  in  te  speraverunt  et 
crediderunt.  Per  Domi- 
num. 

Secret.  His  Domi- 
ne  quaesumus  placatus 
intende  muneribus:  et 
quod  ad  laudem  tui  n6- 
minis  supplicantes  offeri- 
mus,  ad  indulgentiam 
proficiat  defunct6rum. 
Per  D6minum. 

POSTCOMMUNION.  Stip- 

plices  D6mine  pro  ani- 
mabus  famul6rum  famu- 
larumque  tuarum  preces 
effundimus,  obsecrantes: 
ut  quidquid  conversati- 
6ne  contraxerunt  humana, 
et  clem6nter  indulgeas, 
et  in  tu6rum  sede  laetan- 
tium  constituas  redemp- 
torum.  Per  D6minum 
nostrum. 


beseech  thee,  O  Lord,  the 
souls  of  thy  servants  and 
of  thine  handmaidens : 
that  it  may  avail  them 
for  eternity,  the  having,  in 
this  world,  believed  and 
hoped  in  thee.  „ 

Secret.  We  beseech 
thee,  O  Lord,  to  look  with 
favor  upon  our  offerings, 
and  to  grant  our  humble 
prayer,  that  what  we  to 
the  praise  of  thy  name 
have  laid  before  thee,  may 
avail  to  obtain  the  release 
of  the  dead  from  suffering. 

POSTCOMMUNION.  We 

pour  forth  before  thee,  O 
Lord,  our  most  humble 
supplications  for  the  souls 
of  thy  servants  and  of 
thine  handmaidens,  be- 
seeching thee,  in  thy  clem- 
ency, to  wash  away  every 
taint  of  sin  with  which,  by 
conversing  among  men, 
they  may  have  been  sul- 
lied, and  to  give  them 
place  among  those  whose 
joy  for  evermore  it  is  to 
have  been  redeemed  by 
thee. 


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after  a'  fflz&s  of  ftequiem 

During  a  Funeral  Mass  the  body  of  the  deceased 
person,  surrounded  with  lights,  lies  in  front  of  the 
Altar.  It  is  so  placed  that  if  the  body  be  that  of  a 
priest,  the  head  be  toward  the  Altar  and  the  corpse 
robed  (if  practicable)  in  sacerdotal  vestments  as  at 
Mass,  as  it  were,  to  face  the  people.  The  body  of  one 
not  a  priest,  on  the  contrary,  shoulfl  lie  facing  the 
Altar,  that  is,  looking  toward  the  East  whence  our 
Lord  will  one  day  come  to  judge  the  world.  In  other 
Requiem  Masses  likewise,  even  when  the  body  of  the 
deceased  is  not  present,  a  catafalque  or  representation 
of  the  bier  is  raised  before  the  Altar,  and  candles 
lighted  around  it  for  the  purposes  of  the  following 
ceremony,  called  in  Liturgical  language  an  Absolution, 
because  it  commences  with  a  prayer  said  "  absolutely," 
that  is,  without  Dominus  vobis cum,  or  Or emus,  or  other 
customary  introduction. 

The  last  Gospel  being  terminated,  the  Celebrant 
lays  aside  his  chasuble  and  maniple,  and  vested  in  a 
black  Cope  comes,  attended  by  his  deacon,  to  the  feet 
of  the  corpse,  at  the  head  of  which  the  subdeacon 
holds  uplifted  the  Processional  Cross,  having  on  either* 
hand  acolytes  Gearing  lighted  candles.  The  clergy 
group  themselves  round  the  bier.  Then  the  Celebrant 
reads  in  a  loud  voice  the  following  supplication: 

on   intres   in   judi-  ("H nter  not  into  judg- 

cium    cum    servo  ment  with  thy  serv- 

tuo       D6mine,       quia  ant,  O  Lord;  for,  save 

nullus  apud  te  justified-  thou  grant  him  forgive- 

bitur  homo,  nisi  per  te  ness  of  all  his  sins,  nc 

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tribuatur  remissio.  Non  thy  sight.  Wherefore 
ergo  eum,  quaesumus,  suffer  not,  we  beseech 
tua  judicialis  sent6ntia  thee,  the  sentence  thou 
premat,  quern  tibi  vera  pronouncest  in  judgment 
supplicatio  f idei  chri-  upon  one  whom  the  faith- 
stianae  commendat:  sed  ful  prayer  of  thy  Chris- 
gratia  tua  illi  succurren-  tian  people  commends  to 
te,  mereatur  evadere  ju-  thee,  to  be  a  doom  which 
cticium  ultionis,  qui  dum  shall  crush  him  utterly, 
vfveret,  insignitus  est  sig-  Rather  succor  him  by  thy 
naculo  sanctae  Trinita-  gracious  favor,  that  he 
tis:  Qui  vivis  et  regnas  now  escape  thine  aveng- 
in  saecula  saeculorum.  ing  justice  who,  in  his 
R.    Amen.  lifetime,  was  sealed  with 

the  seal  of  the  holy  Trin- 
ity. Who  livest  and  reignest  world  without  end. 
R.  Amen. 

Should  the  corpse  not  be  present  a  celebrant,  other 
than  a  bishop,  omits  the  above  prayer. 

All  remaining  standing  around  the  bier  the  choir 
now  chants  the  following  Responsory: 

R.  Libera  me  Domine  From  everlasting  death, 
de  morte  aeterna,  in  die  deliver  me,  O  Lord,  in 
ilia  tremenda:  Quando  that  awful  day.  When 
cceli  movendi  sunt  et  the  heavens  and  the  earth 
terra:  Dum  veneris  ju-  shall  be  moved:  When 
dicare  saeculum  per  thou  shalt  come  to  judge 
ignem.  V.  Tremens  fac-  the  world  by  fire.  V. 
tus  sum  ego,  et  timeo,  Dread  and  trembling 
dum  discussio  venerit,  have  laid  hold  on  me,  and 
atque  ventura  ira.  I  fear  exceedingly  because 
R.  Quando  coeli  mov6n-  of  the  judgment  and  of 
di  sunt  et  terra.    V.  Dies  the  wrath  to  come.  When 


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ilia,  dies  irae,  calamitatis 
ct  miseriae;  dies  magna 
et  amara  valde.  R.  Dum 
veneris  judicare  saeculum 
per  ignem.  V.  Requiem 
aeternam  dona  eis  Do- 
mine,  et  lux  perp6tua  lu- 
ceat  eis.  R.  Libera  me 
Domine  de  morte  aeterna 
in  die  ilia  tremenda: 
Quando  coeli  movendi  sunt 
et  terra :  Dum  v6neris  ju- 
dicare saeculum  per 
ignem. 


the  heavens  and  the  earth 
shall  be  moved.  V.  O 
that  day,  that  day  of 
wrath,  of  sore  distress  and 
of  all  wretchedness,  that 
great  and  exceeding  bitter 
day.'  When  thou  shalt 
come  to  judge  the  world 
by  fire.  V.  Eternal  rest 
give  unto  him  (her  or 
them)  O  Lord  and  let  per- 
petual light  shine  upon 
him.  From  everlasting 
death  deliver  me,  O  Lord, 


in  that  awful  day  !  When 
the  heavens  and  the  earth  shall  be  moved.  When 
thou  shalt  come  to  judge  the  world  by  fire. 

Kyrie  el6ison.  Christe  Lord  have  mercy  on  us. 
eleison,    Kyrie  eleison.      Christ  have  mercy  on  us. 

Lord  have  mercy  on  us. 

The  priest  intones  the  first  words  of  the  Lord's 
Prayer,  Pater  nostcr,  which  he  continues  silently.  All 
others  likewise  pray  in  silence  whilst  the  priest,  ac- 
companied by  his  deacon,  twice  passes  round  the  bier, 
sprinkling  it  with  holy  water  and  censing  it.  He 
resumes: 


V.  Et  ne  nos  inducas 
in  tentati6nem.  R.  Sed 
libera  nos  a  malo. 

V.  A    porta  mferi. 

R.  Erne,  D6mine,  ani- 
mam  ejus. 

V.  Requiescat  in  pace. 
R.  Amen. 


V  And  lead  us  not  into 
temptation.  R.  But  de- 
liver us  from  evil. 

V.  From  the  gates  of 
hell.  R.  Deliver  his  soul, 
O  Lord. 

V.  May  he  rest  in  peace. 
R.  Amen. 


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V.  D6mine  exaudi  ora-  V.  0  Lord  hear  my 
ti6nem  meam.  R.  Et  prayer.  R.  And  let  my 
clamor  meus  ad  te  veniat.  cry  come  unto  thee. 

V.  D6minus  vobiscum.  V.  The  Lord  be  with 
you. 

R.  Et  cum  spfritu  tuo.     R.  And  with  thy  spirit 


OrSmus 

Absolve,  quaesumus  D6- 
mine,  animam  famuli  tui 
N.,  ab  omni  vinculo  de- 
lictorum:  ut  in  resurrec- 
ti6nis  gl6ria  inter  Sanc- 
tos  et  Electos  tuos  re- 
suscitatus  respiret.  Per 
Christum  D6minum  nos- 
trum.  R.  Amen. 


Let  us  pray 

Deliver,  O  Lord,  the 
soul  of  N.,  thy  servant, 
from  every  bond  of  sin,  so 
that  in  the  glory  of  the 
resurrection  he,  with  thy 
saints  and  thine  elect, 
may  rise  to  a  new  and 
better  life,  through  Christ 
our  Lord.   R.  Amen. 


Or,  in  place  of  the  above,  he  may  repeat  the  prayer 
which  he  has  said  as  the  Collect  in  the  Mass. 

V.  Requiem  aeternam      V..   Eternal  rest  give 
dona  ei,  D6mine.    R.  Et  unto  him,  O  Lord.  R. 
lux  perpdtua  luceat  ei.     And  let  perpetual  light 
shine  upon  him. 


Then  again : 

V.  Requiescat  in  pace.  V.  May  he  rest  in  peace. 

R.    Amen.  R.  Amen. 

V.  Anima  ejus,  et  am-  V.  May  his  soul  and 

mae  6mnium  fidelium  de-  the  souls  of  all  the  faith- 

funct6rum  per  miseric6r-  ful  departed  through  the 

diam  Dei  requiescant  in  mercy  of  God  rest  in  peace, 

pace.    R.  Amen.  R.  Amen. 


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In  fine,  returning  to  the  place  where  he  is  to  lay 
aside  his  vestments,  the  priest  recites  with  his  attend- 
ants the  Psalm,  De  profundis,  for  all  the  holy  souls 
suffering  in  Purgatory. 


AtfT.  Si  iniquitates. 


Psalm  129 

"T^e  profundis  cla- 
A>J  mavi  ad  te,  Do- 
mine:  *  Domine,  exaudi 
vocem  meam. 

Fiant  aures  tuae  inten- 
dentes*  in  vocem  depre- 
cationis  meae. 

Si  iniquitates  observa- 
veris,  D6mine;  *  D6mi- 
ne,  quis  sustine*bit  ? 

Quia  apud  te  propitia- 
tio  est,  *  et  propter  legem 
tuam  sustinui  te,  Domine. 


Sustinuit  anima  mea 
in  verbo  ejus ;  *  speravit 
anima  mea  in  D6mino. 

A  cust6dia  matutma 
usque  ad  noctem,  *  spe- 
ret  Israel  in  D6mino. 

Quia  apud  D6minum 
miseric6rdia,  *  et  copi6sa 
apud  eum  red^mpt;o. 

Et  ipse  r6dimet  Israel  * 
ex  6mnibus  iniquitatibus 
ejus. 


Ant.  If  thou  shalt  ob- 
serve iniquities. 

Psalm  129 

Out  of  the  depths  I 
have  cried  to  thee 
O  Lord:  Lord  hear  my 
voice. 

Let  thine  ears  be  atten- 
tive to  the  voice  of  my  sup- 
plication. 

If  thou,  0  Lord,  wilt 
mark  iniquities ;  Lord 
who  shall  abide  it? 

Because  with  thee  there 
is  merciful  forgiveness ; 
^and  by  reason  of  thy  law  I 
have  waited  for  thee,  O 
Lord. 

My  soul  hath  relied  on 
his  word;  my  soul  hath 
hoped  in  the  Lord. 

From  the  morning 
watch  even  until  night,  let 
Israel  hope  in  the  Lord. 

Because  with  the  Lord 
there  is,  mercy,  and  with 
him  plentiful  redemption. 

And  he  shall  redeem  Is- 
rael from  all  her  iniquities. 


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V.  Requiem   aeternam      V.   Eternal  rest  give 
dona  eis,  D6mine.  R.  Et  unto  them  O  Lord.  R. 
lux  perpetua  luceat  eis.      And  let  perpetual  light 
shine  upon  them. 
Ant.  Si  iniquitates  ob-     Ant.  If  thou  shalt  ob- 
servaveris  Domine:   Do-  serve  iniquities  O  Lord, 
mine,  quis  sustinebit  ?       Lord,  who  shall  endure 
it? 

Should  the  Absolution  be  chanted  for  more  than  one 
person  deceased,  the  above  Versicles  and  Prayers  are 
said  in  the  plural  number.  In  fine,  on  All  Souls'  Day, 
when  the  Office  is  for  all  the  faithful  departed  in 
general,  the  concluding  Psalm,  De  profundis,  is 
omitted. 


f  ntmloencefc  praters  for  tbe  jpaitbful 
H>epartet> 1 

For  Sunday 

Olord  god  almighty,  I  pray  Thee  by  the  precious  blood 
which  Thy  divine  Son  Jesus  shed  in  the  Garden,  deliver 
the  souls  in  purgatory,  and  especially  that  soul  among  them 
all  which  is  most  destitute  of  spiritual  aid ;  and  vouchsafe 
to  bring  it  to  Thy  glory,  there  to  praise  and  bless  Thee 
forever.  Amen. 

Our  Father ,  Hail  Mary,  De  profundis  (see  p.  255), 
lFrom  "The  Raccolta"  D3'  Rev.  Ambrose  St.  John. 


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For  Monday 

Olord  god  almighty,  I  pray  Thee  by  the  precious  blood 
which  Thy  divine  Son  Jesus  shed  in  His  cruel  scourg- 
ing, deliver  the  souls  in  purgatory,  and  that  soul  especially 
among  them  all  which  is  nearest  to  its  entrance  into  Thy 
glory;  that  so  it  may  forthwith  begin  to  praise  and  bless 
Thee  forever.  Amen. 

Our  Father,  Hail  Mary,  De  profundis. 

For  Tuesday 

Olord  god  almighty,  I  pray  Thee  by  the  precious 
blood  which  Thy  divine  Son  Jesus  shed  in  His  bitter 
crowning  with  thorns,  deliver  the  souls  in  purgatory,  and 
in  particular  that  one  among  them  all  which  would  be  the 
last  to  depart  out  of  those  pains,  that  it  may  not  tarry  so 
long  a  time  before  it  come  to  praise  Thee  in  Thy  glory  and 
bless  Thee  forever.  Amen. 

Our  Father,  Hail  Mary,  De  profundis. 

For  Wednesday 

Olord  god  almighty,  I  pray  Thee  by  the  precious  blood 
which  Thy  divine  Son  Jesus  shed  in  the  streets  of 
Jerusalem,  when  He  carried  the  cross  upon  His  sacred 
shoulders,  deliver  the  souls  in  purgatory,  and  especially 
that  soul  which  is  richest  in  merits  before  Thee ;  that  so, 
in  that  throne  of  glory  which  awaits  it,  it  may  magnify  Thee 
and  bless  Thee  forever.  Amen. 

Our  Father,  Hail  Mary,  De  profundis. 

For  Thursday 

Olord  god  almighty  I  pray  Thee  by  the  precious  body 
and  blood  of  Thy  divine  Son  Jesus,  which  He  gave 
with  His  own  hands  upon  the  eve  of  His  Passion  to  His 
beloved  apostles  to  be  their  meat  and  drink,  and  which  H%, 


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left  to  His  whole  Church  to  be  a  perpetual  sacrifice  and  the 
life-giving  food  of  His  own  faithful  people,  deliver  the  souls 
in  purgatory,  and  especially  that  one  which  was  most  de- 
voted to  this  mystery  of  infinite  love,  that  it  may  with  the 
same  Thy  divine  Son,  and  with  Thy  Holy  Spirit,  ever  praise 
Thee  for  Thy  love  therein  in  eternal  glory.  Amen. 

Our  Father,  Hail  Mary,  De  profundi* 
For  Friday 

Olori/  god  almighty,  I  pray  Thee  by  the  precious  bVoo4 
which  Thy  divine  Son  shed  on  this  day  upon  the  wood 
•of  the  cross,  especially  from  His  most  sacred  hands  and 
feet,  deliver  the  souls  in  purgatory,  and  in  particular  that 
soul  for  which  I  am  most  bound  to  pray ;  that  no  neglect  of 
mine  may  hinder  it  from  praising  Thee  in  Thy  glory  and 
blessing  Thee  forever.  Amen. 

Our  Father,  Hail  Mary,  De  profundis. 

For  Saturday 

Olord  god  almighty,  I  beseech  Thee  by  the  precious 
blood  which  gushed  forth  from  the  side  of  Thy  divine 
Son  Jesus,  in  the  sight  of,  and  to  the  extreme  pain  of  His 
most  holy  Mother,  deliver  the  souls  in  purgatory,  and 
especially  that  one  among  them  all  which  was  the  most 
devout  to  her;  that  it  may  soon  attain  unto  Thy  glory, 
there  to  praise  Thee  in  her,  and  her  in  Thee,  world  without 
end.  Amen. 

Our  Father,  Hail  Mary,  De  profundis. 

Indulgence  of  100  days,  once  a  day.  —  Leo  XII,  Nov. 
18,  1826. 

$rager*  for  Nine  or  Seam  Ban* 

Any  form  of  prayers  for  the  holy  souls,  sanctioned  by 
competent  ecclesiastical  authority,  may  be  used. 


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Indulgence  of  300  days,  each  day,  or  a  plenary  indulgence 
during  the  period.  —  Pius  IX,  Jan.  5,  1849,  Jan-  28,  1850, 
Nov.  26,  1876. 

ilftimtfj  of  Notoemfar 

Any  daily  devotions  for  the  hohr  souls,  public  or  private, 
will  suffice. 

Indulgence  of  7  years  and  7  quarantines,  each  day; 
plenary  indulgence,  once  during  the  month.  —  Leo  XIII, 
Jan.  17,  1888. 

imagers  in  Commemoration  of  tfje  passion  of  4Bur  Eoto 
for  tfje  J|oor  £ouls  in  ^urgatorg 

/T\y  jesus,  by  that  copious  sweat  of  blood  with  which 
\m'%  Thou  didst  bedew  the  ground  in  the  Garden,  have 
mercy  on  the  souls  of  my  nearest  relations  who  are  suffering 
in  purgatory. 

Our  Father,  Hail  Mary,  Requiem  ceternam,  or,  Eternal 
rest  give  unto  them,  O  Lord:  And  let  perpetual  light  shine  upon 
them.    May  they  rest  in  peace.  Amen. 

y  jesus,  by  that  cruel  scourging  which  Thou  didst 
suffer,  bound  to  the  column,  have  pity  on  the  souls  of 
my  other  relatives  and  friends  who  are  suffering  in  purga- 
tory. 

Our  Father,  Hail  M ary,  Requiem  aternam. 

Y  jesus,  by  that  crown  of  sharpest  thorns  which 
pierced  Thy  sacred  temples,  have  mercy  on  that  soul 
which  is  most  neglected  and  least  prayed  for,  and  on  that 
soul  which  is  furthest  from  being  released  from  the  pains 
of  purgatory. 

Our  Father,  Hail  Mary,  Requiem  aternam. 

y  jesus,  by  those  sorrowful  steps  which  Thou  didst 
take  with  the  cross  on  Thy  shoulders,  have  mercy  on 
that  soul  which  is  nearest  to  its  departure  from  purgatory ; 


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and  by  the  pains  which  Thou  didst  suffer  together  with 
Thy  most  holy  Mother  Mary,  when  Thou  didst  meet  her 
oa  the  road  to  Calvary,  deliver  from  the  pains  of  pur- 
gatory those  souls  who  were  devout  to  this  beloved  Mother. 

Our  Father,  Hail  Mary,  Requiem  ceternam. 

Y  jesus,  by  Thy  most  holy  body  stretched  on  the  cross, 
by  Thy  most  holy  hands  and  feet  pierced  with  hard 
nails,  by  Thy  most  cruel  death,  and  by  Thy  most  hoty 
side  laid  open  with  a  lance,  have  pity  and  mercy  on  those 
poor  souls ;  free  them  from  the  awful  pains  they  suffer,  call 
and  admit  them  to  Thy  most  sweet  embrace  in  paradise. 

Our  Father,  Hail  Mary,  Requiem  ceternam. 

Oholy  souls,  tormented  in  most  cruel  pains,  as  one  truiy 
devoted  to  you  I  promise  never  to  forget  you,  and 
continually  to  pray  to  the  Most  High  for  your  release. 
I  beseech  you  to  respond  to  this  offering  which  J  make  to 
you,  and  obtain  for  me  from  God,  with  Whom  you  are  so 
powerful  on  behalf  of  the  living,  that  I  may  be  freed  from 
all  dangers  of  soul  and  body;  I  beg  both  for  myself  and 
for  my  relations  and  benefactors,  friends  and  enemies, 
pardon  for  our  sins,  and  the  grace  of  perseverance  in  good, 
whereby  we  may  save  our  souls.  Set  us  free  from  all  mis- 
fortunes, miseries,  sicknesses,  trials,  and  labors.  Obtain 
for  us  peace  of  heart ;  assist  us  in  all  our  actions ;  succor 
us  promptly  in  all  our  spiritual  and  temporal  needs;  con- 
sole and  defend  us  in  our  dangers.  Pray  for  the  supreme 
Pontiff t  for  the  exaltation  of  holy  Church,  for  peace  be- 
tween nations,  for  Christian  princes,  and  for  tranquillity 
among  peoples;  and  obtain  that  we  may  one  day  all  re 
joice  together  in  paradise.  Amen. 

Indulgence  of  10©  days,  once  a  day.  —  Leo  XIII,  Dec. 
14,  1889. 


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imager  for  tfje  ffleato 

equiem  aeternam  dona  ^JTternal  rest  give  unto 

eis,  Domine.  them,  0  Lord. 

R.  Et  lux  perpetua  luceat  R.  And  let  perpetual  light 

eis.  shine  upon  them. 

Indulgence  of  50  days,  each  time.  —  Leo  XIII,  March 
22,  1902. 

Uerstcle  ano  ftesponaea  for  tfje  Beato 

equiem  aeternam  dona  Internal  rest  give  unto 

r-L\,  eis,  Domine.  them,  O  Lord. 

Et  lux  perpetua  luceat  R.  And  let  perpetual  light 

eis.  shine  upon  them. 

V.  Requiescant  in  pace.  V.  May  they  rest  in  peace. 

R.  Amen.  R.  Amen. 

Indulgence  of  300  days,  each  time,  applicable  only  to 
the  dead.  —  Pius  X,  Feb.  13,  1908. 


£11  Souls'  2Bag 

A  plenary  indulgence,  each  time.  This  indulgence,  like 
that  of  the  Portiuncula,  may  be  gained  as  often  as  a  per- 
son visits  a  church  or  public  chapel  of  the  Benedictines, 
whether  monks  or  nuns,  between  first  Vespers  on  Nov.  1 
and  sunset  on  Nov.  2.  Communities  and  those  dwelling 
with  them  may  use  a  semipublic  chapel. 

Those  who  wear  a  duly  blessed  medal  of  St.  Benedict 
and  are  hindered  from  visiting  a  church  or  public  chapel  of 
the  Benedictines  by  infirmity,  enclosure,  or  distance  (more 
than  a  mile),  may  gain  the  same  indulgence  by  visiting  any 
church  or  public  chapel.  —  Pius  X,  Feb.  27,  1907;  Sept. 
^  and  11,  1907. 


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STJ)e  Jgerotc  ULct 

his  heroic  act  of  charity  in  behalf  of  the  souls  in  pur- 
gatory consists  in  a  voluntary  offering,  made  by  any 
one  of  the  faithful  in  their  favor,  of  all  works  of  satisfaction 
done  by  him  in  this  life,  as  well  as  of  all  suffrages  which 
shall  be  offered  for  him  after  his  death;  by  this  act  he 
deposits  all  these  works  and  suffrages  into  the  hands  of 
the  Blessed  Virgin,  that  she  may  distribute  them  in  behalf 
of  those  holy  souls  whom  it  is  her  good  pleasure  to  deliver 
from  the  pains  of  purgatory,  at  the  same  time  that  he 
declares  that  by  this  personal  offering  he  only  foregoes  in 
their  behalf  the  special  and  personal  benefit  of  these  works 
of  satisfaction,  so  that,  if  he  is  a  priest,  he  is  not  hindered 
from  applying  the  Holy  Sacrifice  of  the  Mass  according  to 
the  intention  of  those  who  give  him  alms  for  that  purpose. 

This  heroic  act  of  charity,  called  also  a  vow  of  oblation, 
was  instituted  by  Father  Caspar  Oliden,  a  Theatine.  It 
was  he  who  propagated  it,  and  it  was  at  his  prayer  that 
it  was  enriched  with  many  indulgences. 

1.  An  indult  of  a  privileged  altar,  personally,  every  day 
in  the  year  to  all  priests  who  have  made  this  offering. 

2.  Plenary  indulgence  daily,  applicable  only  to  the  de- 
parted. 

3.  Plenary  indulgence  every  Monday  to  all  who  hear 
Mass  in  suffrage  for  the  souls  in  purgatory. 

All  indulgences  granted,  or  to  be  granted  and  gained  by 
the  faithful  who  have  made  this  offering,  are  applicable  to 
the  holy  souls  in  purgatory. 

For  all  the  faithful  who  can  not  hear  Mass  on  Monday, 
the  Mass  heard  on  Sundays  is  available  for  gaining  the 
indulgence.  In  the  case  of  those  who  are  not  yet  com- 
municants, or  who  are  hindered  from  communicating,  their 
respective  ordinaries  may  authorize  confessors  to  commute 
the  works  enjoined. 

Lastly,  although  this  act  of  charity  is  denominated  a  vow 
in  some  printed  tracts,  in  which  also  is  given  a  formula 
for  making  the  offering,  no  inference  is  to  be  drawn  there- 
from that  this  offering  binds  under  sin ;  neither  is  it  neces- 


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lary  to  make  use  of  the  said  formula,  since,  in  order  to  snare 
in  the  said  indulgences,  no  more  is  required  than  a  hearty 
net  of  our  will.  This  act  or  offering  may  be  revoked  at  any 
time.  —  Benedict  XIII,  Aug.  23,  1728;  Pius  VI,  Dec.  12, 
1788;  Pius  IX,  Sept.  30,  1852,  Nov.  20  18*4;  Pius  X, 
Feb.  20,  1907. 

Aspirations' 

'  I  \  ord,  have  mercy. 
,  I  *  Christy  have  mercy. 
Lord,  have  mercy. 

Ancient  of  days,  Thy  servants  meet 
To  bow  before  Thy  mercy  seat, 
Thou  Father,  Son,  and  Paraclete. 

Miserere,  Domine. 

Have  mercy,  Lord,  on  all  who  wait 
In  place  forlorn  and  lonely  state, 
Outside  Thy  peaceful  palace  gate. 

Miserere,  Domine. 

These  were  the  work  of  Thine  own  hands, 
Thy  promise  sure  forever  stands ; 
Release  them,  Lord,  from  pain  and  bands. 

Miserere,  Domine. 

Lord  Jesus,  by  Thy  sacred  name, 
By  Thy  meek  suffering  and  shame, 
Preserve  these  souls  from  cruel  flame. 

Miserere,  Domine. 

By  sweat  of  blood  and  crown  of  thorn, 
By  cross  to  Calvary  meekly  borne, 
Be  Thou  to  them  salvation's  horn. 

Miserere,  Domine. 

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Frayen  for  the  Faithful  Departed 

By  Thy  five  wounds  and  seven  cries, 
By  pierced  Heart  and  glazing  eyes, 
By  Thy  dread,  awful  sacrifice. 

Miserere,  Domine, 

When  here  below  are  lifted  up 

The  sacred  Host  and  blessed  cup, 

Soon  with  Thee,  Lord,  may  each  one  sup. 

Miserere,  Domine. 

By  Raphael's  powers  and  Michael's  might, 
By  all  the  ordered  ranks  of  light, 
Battalions  of  the  Infinite. 

Miserere,  Domine* 

By  martyrs'  pangs  and  triumph  palm, 
By  saints'  strong  faith,  confessors'  psalm, 
By  Mary's  name,  like  Gilead's  balm. 

Miserere,  Domine. 

These  souls  forlorn,  Redeemer  blest, 
Never  denied  Thee,  but  confest, 
Grant  them  at  last  eternal  rest. 

Miserere,  Domine. 

On  earth  they  failed  from  day  to  day, 
Oft  stumbling  on  the  narrow  way, 
Yet  put  their  trust  in  Thee  for  aye. 

Miserere,  Domine. 

Let  their  chill  desolation  cease, 
Thy  mercy  shed  and  give  release, 
Then  grant  them  everlasting  peace. 

Miserere,  Domine. 

For  these  poor  souls,  who  may  not  pray  — 
For  gone  is  their  probation  day  — 
We  plead  Thy  crosc  and  humbly  say, 

Miserere,  Domim. 


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Jesus,  for  Thee  they  keenly  long, 
To  company  with  saintly  throng, 
And,  ransomed,  sing  the  new  glad  song, 

Miserere,  Domin** 

May  they  with  saints  in  glory  shine, 
Joined  with  angelic  orders  nine ; 
Link  them  with  Thee  in  joys  divine. 

Miserere,  Domine. 

Enter  may  they  through  heaven's  door. 
To  walk  in  white  on  yonder  shore, 
Forever,  Lord,  forevermore ! 

Miserere,  Domine* 

As  pants  the  hart  for  cooling  spring, 
As  bird  flies  home  with  wearied  wing, 
Homeward  they  turn ;  Lord,  homeward  bring. 

Miserere,  Domine. 


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flDass  in  mnton  voitb  tbe  Sacreo 
Deart  ot  3esus 

^reparatorg  ^rager 

£2[ternal  Father,  I  offer  Thee  the  sacrifice 
which  Thy  beloved  Son  made  of  Himself 
on  the  cross,  and  which  He  now  renews  on 
our  altars.  I  offer  it  in  the  name  of  all  man- 
kind, together  with  the  Masses  which  are  now 
being  celebrated,  and  which  will  be  celebrated 
throughout  the  world,  in  order  to  adore  Thee 
and  render  Thee  all  possible  honor  and  glory : 
to  thank  Thee  for  Thy  innumerable  benefits 
to  appease  Thy  justice  and  to  make  atone- 
ment for  our  offenses;  and  tc  obtain  graces 
and  blessings  for  myself,  for  Tny  Church,  for 
my  friends  and  relatives,  for  the  whole  world, 
and  for  the  souls  in  purgatory. 

I  wish  to  assist  at  this  Holy  Mass  with  the 
dispositions  of  the  Blessed  Virgin  Mary, 
when  she  was  on  Calvary,  in  the  shadow  of 
the  cross,  offering  the  sufferings  of  her  Son  for 
the  redemption  of  the  world.  O  Lord  Jesus 
Christ !  I  desire  to  offer  myself  in  union 
with  Thy  Sacred  Heart,  for  all  the  intentions 
for  which  Thou  now  offerest  Thyself  to  God, 
.  Thy  Father. 
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Or 

Renew  the  Morning  Offering'  in  honor  of  and  in 
anion  with  the  Sacred  Heart  of  Jesus,  for  your  own 
particular  intentions  and  for  the  general  intentions 
of  the  Apostleship  of  Prayer.  With  regard  to  your 
own  petitions  be  mindful  of  what  the  great  Doctor  of 
Prayer  enjoins  upon  us. 

Bt.  Alphonsus  Liguori  insists  repeatedly  that  in 
all  our  devotions,  at  Mass,  at  holy  com- 
munion, in  all  our  visits  to  the  Blessed  Sacrament,  we 
should  pray  for  these  four  graces  for  ourselves,  viz.,  the 
forgiveness  of  our  sins,  the  love  of  God,  the  love  of 
prayer,  and  final  perseverance.  When  these  graces 
are  secured,  our  salvation  is  assured. 

Let  us  pray,  also,  for  our  Holy  Father,  the  Pope, 
for  the  Church  Militant  and  the  Church  Suffering 
for  our  Superiors  and  Spiritual  Directors,  for  Priests 
and  Religious,  for  the  conversion  of  sinners  and  the 
propagation  of  the  Faith,  for  the  sick  and  for  those  who 
are  in  their  agony,  for  friends  and  relatives,  for  bene- 
factors and  enemies,  and  for  all  who  have  recom- 
mended themselves  to  our  prayerful  remembrance. 

Q  my  God,  I  offer  Thee  my  prayers,  works, 
and  sufferings  this  day  in  union  with  the 
Sacred  Heart  of  Jesus,  for  the  intentions  for 
whiclv  He  pleads  and  offers  Himself  in  Holy 
Mass,  in  thanksgiving  for  Thy  favors,  in 
reparation  for  our  offenses,  and  for  the  peti- 
tions of  all  our  associates. 


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Or 

Q  Jesus,  through  the  Immaculate  Heart  of 
Mary,  I  offer  Thee  my  prayers,  works,  and 
sufferings  6f  this  day  for  all  the  intentions  of 
Thy  Sacred  Heart,  in  union  with  the  Holy 
Sacrifice  of  the  Mass  throughout  the  world, 
and  for  the  intentions  of  all  our  associates. 

SHORT  INDULGENCED  PRAYER 

By  Which  all  the  Masses  Celebrated  Throughout 
the  World  are  Daily  Offered  to  God 

(J)y  God,  I  offer  Thee  all  the  Masses  this 
day  celebrated  throughout  the  world,  for 
sinners  in  their  agony,  and  for  those  who  shall 
be  overtaken  by  death  to-day!  May  the 
precious  blood  of  Jesus,  our  Redeemer,  obtain 
for  them  mercy ! 

Indulgence  of  300  days.  —  Pius  X,  Dec.  18,  1007. 
AT  THE  CONFITEOR 

Q  divine  Jesus,  Thou  art  the  Victim, 
laden  with  all  the  iniquities  of  the  world ; 
Thou  hast  wept  for  our  sins,  and  expiated 
them  by  Thy  Passion  and  death.  I  come  to 
mingle  my  tears  with  Thine;  I  confess  to 
Thee,  O  Lord,  in  the  presence  of  Mary,  ever 


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Virgin,  and  of  all  the  angels  and  saints,  that  I 
have  sinned  exceedingly  in  thought,  word,  and 
deed ;  that  it  is  my  ingratitude  which  wounded 
Thy  Heart.  O  God,  my  Saviour,  through 
Thy  tears,  through  Thy  agony  in  the  Garden 
of  Olives,  through  Thy  precious  blood  and  the 
wound  in  Thy  Sacred  Heart,  I  beseech  Thee  to 
pardon  me,  and  to  grant  me  the  remission  of  all 
my  sins 

AT  THE  INTROIl 

hy  art  thou  sad,  O  my  soul  ?   And  why 
dost  thou  trouble  me  ?    Hope  in  God : 
for  I  will  still  give  praise  to  Him  (Ps.  xli.  6). 

From  the  morning  watch  even  until  night, 
let  Israel  hope  in  the  Lord.  Because  with 
the  Lord  there  is  mercy:  and  with  Him  plenti- 
ful redemption  (Ps.  cxxix.  6-8). 

He  shall  be  merciful,  according  to  the 
multitude  of  His  mercies;  for  He  hath  not 
from  His  Heart  laid  low  nor  cast  off  the 
children  of  men ;  the  Lord  is  good  unto  them 
that  hope  in  Him,  to  the  soul  that  seeketh  Him. 

"Come  to  Me,  all  you  that  labor  and  are 
burdened,  and  I  will  refresh  you"  (Matt.  xi. 
28). 

EJACULATIONS 

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Eucharistic  Heart  of  Jesus,  have  mercy  on  u& 
Indulgence  of  300  days. 

AT  THE  KYRIE  ELEI  ON 

he  days  of  propitiation  have  arisen  upon 
me ;  I  may  call  Thee,  0  God  of  Majesty, 
my  Saviour  and  my  Father.  Thou  art  present 
on  our  altars  that  Thou  mayest  heap  Thy  favors 
upon  us.  I  will  draw  nigh,  therefore,  with  con- 
fidence unto  the  throne  of  mercy,  and  I  will  say 
unto  Thee :  Lord,  be  merciful  to  me,  a  sinirer ! 

Father  in  heaven,  have  mercy  on  us,  the 
work  of  Thy  hands ! 

Heart  of  Jesus,  have  pity  on  us,  for  whom 
Thou  hast  shed  Thy  most  precious  blood ! 

Holy  Spirit,  have  compassion  on  us,  and 
sanctify  us. 

AT  THE  "  GLORIA  IN  EXCELSIS  DEO  " 

Glory  be  to  God  on  High,  and  on  Earth  Peace  to 
Men  of  Good  Will 

Men  of  good  will  are  those  who  give  glory  to  God 
by  loving  Him  and  doing  His  holy  will,  by  observing 
His  commandments,  by  faithfully  fulfilling  the  duties 
of  their  state  of  life  ;  thereby  they  secure  for  them- 
selves at  the  same  time  peace  of  soul  and  true  happi- 
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lory  be  to  God. 
Blessed  be  God  now  and  forever. 
Blessed  be  His  holy  name. 
Blessed  be  Jesus  Christ,  true  God  and  true 
man.  . 

Blessed  be  the  name  of  Jesus. 
Blessed  be  His  most  sacred  Heart. 
Blessed  be  Jesus  in  the  most  holy  Sacrament  ol 
the  Altar. 

Peace  to  Men  of  Good  Will ! 

eace  to  those  who  possess  the  love  and 
grace  of  God.  Peace  to  those  who  fight 
manfully  against  their  predominant  passion 
and  gain  the  mastery  over  their  evil  inclina- 
tions. Peace  to  those  who  forgive  their  ene- 
mies, who  love  their  fellow-men  and  are  kind 
to  them  in  thought,  word,  and  deed. 

My  God  !  I  desire  to  glorify  Thee  by  the 
purest  intention  in  all  my  actions.  I  purpose 
to  do  all  things  to  Thy  greater  glory.  Keep 
me  in  Thy  love  and  Thy  grace.  Grant  that  I 
may  glorify  Thee  on  earth  by  doing  Thy  will, 
by  my  devotedness  to  all  my  duties,  so  that  I 
may  one  day  see  Thee  face  to  face  and  hear 
those  blessed  words;  "Enter  thou  into  the 
joy  of  Thy  Lord." 


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"The  saints  shall  rejoice  in  glory:  the  high 
praises  of  God  shall  be  in  their  mouths"  (Ps. 
cxlix.  5). 

"  The  souls  of  the  just  are  in  the  hands  of  God. 
they  are  in  peace"  (Wis.  iii.  1). 

AT  THE  COLLECTS 

CTndue  us,  O  Lord  Jesus,  with  the  virtues 
of  Thy  most  sacred  Heart,  and  enkindle 
in  our  own  hearts  the  love  with  which  it  bums, 
that  thereby  we  may  De  transformed  into  the 
likeness  of  Thy  goodness,  and  may  become 
worthy  to  have  place  among  the  saints  in 
the  blissful  realms  of  paradise. 

EJACULATION 

Jesus,  meek  and  humble  of  heart,  make 
my  heart  like  unto  Thine ! 

Indulgence  of  300  days. 

*0*lmighty  God,  Who,  to  set  mankind  an 
<*^*  example  of  humility,  didst  will  that  our 
Redeemer  should  take  upon  Him  our  human 
nature,  and  endure  the  death  of  the  cross: 
grant,  we  beseech  Thee,  that  we  who  solemnly 
commemorate  His  sacred  Passion,  may  ever 
bear  in  mind  the  lessons  of  patience  He  has 
taught  us,  and  deserve  to  have  part  in  the 
glory  of  His  resurrection. 


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AT  THE  EPISTLE 

*]3y  this  hath  the  charity  of  God  appeared 
toward  us,  because  God  hath  sent  His 
only-begotten  Son  into  the  world,  that  we 
may  live  by  Him. 

Let  us,  therefore,  love  God,  because  God 
first  hath  loved  us  (1  John  iv.  9,  19). 

Christ  died  for  all,  that  they  also  who  live 
may  not  now  live  to  themselves,  but  unto  Him 
Who  died  for  them  and  rose  again  (2  Cor.  v.  1 5). 

And  I  live,  now  not  I,  but  Christ  liveth* 
in  me  (Gal.  ii.  20). 

Be  ye,  therefore,  followers  of  God,  as  most 
dear  children: 

And  walk  in  love,  as  Christ  also  hath  loved 
us  and  delivered  Himself  for  us,  an  oblation, 
and  a  sacrifice  to  God,  for  an  odor  of  sweetness 
(Eph.  v.  1,  2). 

In  this  we  have  known  the  charity  of  God, 
because  He  hath  laid  down  His  life  for  usr 
and  we  ought  to  lay  down  our  lives  for  the 
brethren  (John  iii.  16). 

INDULGENCED  INVOCATIONS 

My  God,  grant  that  I  may  love  Thee,  and 
be  the  only  reward  of  my  love  to  love  Thee 
always  more  and  more. 

Indulgence  of  100  days,  once  a  day.  —  Leo  XIII, 
March  18,  1890. 


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O  sweetest  Heart  of  Jesus !  I  implore 
That  I  may  ever  love  Thee  more  and  more. 

Indulgence  of  300  days,  every  time.  —  Pius  IX, 
Nov.  26,  1876. 

AT  THE  GRADUAL 

C\  all  ye  that  pass  by  the  way,  attend  and 
see  if  there  be  any  sorrow  like  to  My 
sorrow.  V.  Having  loved  His  own  who  were 
in  the  world,  He  loved  them  unto  the  end. 
Learn  of  Me,  because  I  am  meek  and  humble 
of  Heart :  and  ye  shall  find  rest  to  your  souls. 


AT  THE  GOSPEL 

"{S>H0U  S^a^  *ove  ^e  k°rd  ^y  God  with 
thy  whole  heart,  and  with  thy  whole 
soul,  and  with  thy  whole  mind,  and  with  thy 
whole  strength.  This  is  the  first  command- 
ment. And  the  second  is  like  to  it :  thou 
shalt  love  thy  neighbor  as  thyself.  There 
is  no  other  commandment  greater  than  these  " 
(Mark  xii.  30,  31). 

It  was  said  of  Jesus,  as  we  read  in  the 
Gospel :  "He  hath  done  all  things  well,"  and 
again:  "He  went  about  doing  good  to  all." 
These  simple  words  contain  the  grandest 
panegyric  on  the  lifework  of  Our  Lord,  and 
therein  also  is  found  a  rule  of  life  for  the  fol- 


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lowers  of  Christ.  I  will  make  an  earnest 
effort  to  live  in  accordance  with  the  spirit  of 
Christ  —  the  spirit  of  divine  and  fraternal 
charity  —  by  striving  to  do  all  things  with 
the  purest  intention  for  the  glory  of  God,  for 
the  love  of  God,  and  the  love  of  my  neighbor. 

Praise,  honor,-  and  glory  be  to  Thee,  O 
Jesus,  Saviour  of  the  world  !  Who,  thirsting 
for  the  salvation  of  souls,  didst  endure  for 
them  so  much  labor  and  fatigue;  Who  for 
their  sakes  didst  pass  entire  nights  in  prayer, 
and  didst  weary  Thyself  going  from  city  to 
city,  from  village  to  village.  Grant,  I  im- 
plore Thee,  that  Thy  love  may  also  make  me 
prompt  and  apt  in  every  good  work,  and  that 
I  may  never  grow  tepid  in  Thy  service. 
Help  me  to  know  and  practise  the  holy 
counsels  contained  in  Thy  Gospel,  and  grant 
especially  that  I  may  realize  the  importance 
of  these  words  of  Thine:  "If  any  man  will 
come  after  Me,  let  Him  deny  himself,  and 
take  up  his  cross  and  follow  Me." 

"What  doth  it  profit  a  man,  if  he  gain  the 
whole  world,  and  suffer  the  loss  of  his  own 
soul?  Or  what  exchange  shall  a  man  give 
for  his  soul?"  (Matt.  xvi.  24,  26). 


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AT  THE  CREDO 

*T*  believe,  O  my  God,  the  truths  which 
^  Thou  hast  revealed  to  Thy  Church.  I 
desire  to  live  and  die  in  this  faith.  Grant,  O 
Lord,  that  my  life  may  be  conformable  to 
my  faith ;  that  my  faith  may  be  fruitful  of 
good  works ;  that  I  may  never  be  ashamed  to 
declare  myself  a  Catholic,  and  may  constantly 
maintain  the  interests  of  Thy  holy  religion. 

0  holy  Roman  Catholic  Church,  the  per- 
secutions which  thou  hast  endured,  far  from 
weakening  my  faith,  only  strengthen  it  the 
more,  since  thy  divine  Spouse  foretold  them. 
Sweet  Heart  of  Jesus,  draw  close  the  bonds 
that  bind  me  to  Thy  holy  Church ,  put  into 
my  heart  a  spirit  of  filial  obedience  and  per- 
fect devotedness  to  the  Holy  Father,  to  the 
prelates  and  priests  of  Thy  Church.  In  her 
bosom  I  became  Thy  child,  and  in  her  bosom 

1  wish  to  live  and  die.  Amen. 

AT  THE  OFFERTORY  AND  SECRETA 

t\  jesus,  we  draw  near  with  confidence 
to  Thy  sweet  Heart;  cast  upon  us,  we 
beseech  Thee,  a  look  of  pity,  and  make  our 
hearts  a  perpetual  offering  consecrated  to 
Thy  glory.    O  Heart  of  infinite  goodness,  I 


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offer  to  Thee  my  heart ;  vouchsafe  to  change 
it,  to  bless  and  sanctify  it.  0  my  soul,  how 
Jesus  Christ  hath  loved  us  !  At  what  a  price 
He  hath  redeemed  us !  Not  with  gold,  not 
with  riches,  but  by  the  voluntary  shedding 
of  His  blood.  He  hath  sacrificed  Himself 
for  us ;  let  us  then  live  only  for  Him ;  let  us 
sacrifice  ourselves  together  with  Him.  '  O 
Father  in  Heaven,  my  heart  is  not  full  enough 
of  love  and  fervor  to  be  an  offering  worthy  of 
Thee.  What  then  shall  I  give  Thee  ?  I  will 
give  Thee  Thy  Son.  That  Son,  the  most 
worthy  object  of  Thy  complacency,  will 
supply  my  inability.  0  Lord,  look  not  on 
me,  but  on  this  divine  offering. 

Receive,  O  Holy  Trinity,  this  oblation 
which  we  make  to  Thee,  in  memory  of  the 
Passion,  resurrection,  and  ascension  of  Our 
Lord  Jesus  Christ,  and  in  honor  of  the 
blessed  Mary,  ever  a  Virgin,  of  blessed  John 
the  Baptist,  of  the  holy  Apostles,  Peter  and 
Paul,  and  of  all  the  saints,  that  it  may  be  avail- 
able to  their  honor  and  to  our  salvation ;  and 
may  they  vouchsafe  to  intercede  for  us  in 
heaven,  whose  memory  we  celebrate  upon 
earth.  Through  the  same  Christ  our  Lord. 
Amen. 


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ook  down  graciously,  O  Lord,  upon  the  of- 


f  erings  of  Thy  suppliant  Church,  and  grant 
that  they  may  sanctify  and  save  Thy  people. 
Lord,  we  beseech  Thee,  let  Thy  Holy  Spirit 
kindle  in  our  hearts  that  fire  of  charity  which 
Our  Lord  Jesus  Christ,  Thy  Son,  sent  forth 
from  His  inmost  Heart  upon  this  earth,  and 
willed  that  it  should  burn  exceedingly.  Who 
liveth  and  reigneth  with  Thee,  in  the  unity  oi 
the  same  Holy  Spirit,  God  forever  and  ever. 
Amen. 


ITT  up,  O  Lord,  do  Thou  Thyself  lift  up 


*^  my  heart  to  Thee.  Take  from  it  all  un- 
holy thoughts,  all  earthly  affections.  Lift  it 
wholly  up  to  heaven,  where  Thy  Heart  is 
worthily  adored,  and  to  the  altar,  where  it  is 
about  to  manifest  itself  to  me.  By  Thy 
goodness  and  mercy,  I  beseech  Thee  to  draw 
my  heart  wholly  into  Thine.  Bury  it  in 
Thine;  may  it  be  so  absorbed  into  and 
united  to  Thy  Heart,  that  I  may  no  longer 
have  any  heart  but  Thine.  Suffer  me,  then, 
to  join  my  feeble  voice  with  the  voices  of  all 
the  heavenly  spirits,  and  in  union  with  them  to 
say,  in  transports  of  joy  and  admiration :  Holy, 


Let  us  pray 


AT  THE  PREFACE 


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holy,  hqly,  is  the  Heart  of  Jesus  !  The  worthy 
object  of  the  divine  complacency,  and  of  the 
homage  of  heaven  and  earth  !  Heart  of  Jesus, 
burning  with  love  of  us,  inflame  our  hearts  with 
love  of  Thee. 

EJACULATION 

O  Sacred  Heart  of  Jesus !  Thy  kingdom 
come. 

Indulgence  of  300  days. 

AT  THE  CANON 

t\  God,  infinitely  holy,  if  my  sins  provoke 
Thee,  and  make  me  hateful  in  Thy  sight, 
look  upon  the  Lamb  without  spot,  that  is  im- 
molated to  take  away  the  sins  of  the  world, 
and  beholding  His  merits,  remember  not  my 
ingratitude.  Remember  only  that  I  have 
been  graciously  admitted  into  the  Heart  of 
Thy  divine  Son.  This  Heart,  infinitely  merci- 
ful, prayed  forsne  on  Calvary,  and  will  soon 
renew  the  sacrifice  of  itself  for  me.  O  my 
Lord,  how  many  times  have  I  sinned  against 
Thee  !  How  many  times  have  I  despised  the 
interior  graces  Thou  hast  bestowed  upon  me  ! 
Oh,  how  earnestly  I  now  desire  a  perfect  con- 
trition, equal  to  the  givatness  of  the  love 
that  I  have  offended.  But  since  it  is  im- 
possible for  my  sorrow  to  equal  Thy  good- 


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ness  toward  me,  I  offer  the  love  of  the 
Heart  of  my  Lord  Jesus  Christ  to  supply 
my  insufficiency.  Amen. 

AT  THE  COMMEMORATION  OF  THE  LIVING 

CNDULGENCED   PRAYER  TO  THE  MOST  SACRED  HEART 
OF  JESUS 

ost  sacred  Heart  of  Jesus,  shower  copiously  Thy 
blessings  on  Thy  Holy  Church,  on  the  Supreme 
Pontiff,  and  on  all  the  clergy ;  grant  perseverance  to 
the  just,  convert  sinners,  enlighten  infidels,  bless  our 
parents,  friends,  and  benefactors,  assist  the  dying, 
liberate  the  souls  in  purgatory,  and  extend  over  all 
hearts  the  sweet  empire  o!  Thy  love. 

Indulgence  of  300  days.  — Pius  X,  June  16,  1906. 

AT  THE  ELEVATION 

Cast  a  look  of  adoration  and  love  upon  the  Sacred 
Host  when  it  is  elevated  by  the  priest,  and  say  with 
devotion: 

toy  Xorfc  ant)  <5ot>! 

Indulgence  of  7  years  and  7  quarantines.  —  Pius 
X,  May  18,  1007. 

OTHER  INDULGENCED  EJACULATIONS 

f~\  sacrament  most  holy !  O  Sacrament  divine! 
All  praise  and  all  thanksgiving  be  every  moment 
Thine ! 


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Indulgence  of  100  days  at  the  Elevation.  —  Pius 
VII,  June  30,  1818. 

ternal  Father !  I  offer  Thee  the  Precious  Blood 
of  Jesus  Christ  in  satisfaction  for  my  sins  and 
for  the  wants  of  holy  Church. 

Indulgence  of  100  days,  each  time.  —  Pius  V2L 
Sept.  22,  1817. 

ay  the  Heart  of  Jesus  in  the  Most  Blessed  Sacra- 
ment be  praised,  adored,  and  loved,  with  grate- 
ful affection,  at  every  moment,  in  all  the  tabernacles 
of  the  world,  even  to  the  end  of  time.  Amen. 

Indulgence  of  100  days,  once  a  day.  —  Pius  IX, 
Feb.  29,  1868. 

Omy  soul,  behold  thy  God,  thy  Saviour,  thy  Judge  \ 
here  upon  the  altar.  My  God,  I  adore  Thee! 
Bfy  Saviour,  I  love  Thee!  My  Sovereign  Judge, 
I  am  sorry  for  ever  having  offended  Thee  !  O  Heart 
of  my  Jesus,  whom  I  believe  to  be  here  really  present, 
suffer  me  not  to  be  separated  from  Thee  during  life. 
Grant  that  my  heart  may  ever  find  repose  in  Thine, 
that  I  may  die  in  Thy  love,  and  thus  go  to  contemplate 
and  praise  Thee  throughout  eternity.  Amen. 

My  Jesus,  mercy ! 

Indulgence  of  100  days,  every  time.  —  Pius  IX, 
Sept.  24,  1846. 

My  Sweetest  Jesus,  be  not  my  Judge,  but  my 
Saviour  ! 

Indulgence  of  50  days,  every  time.  —  Pius  IX, 
May  7,  1854. 


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Sweet  Heart  of  Jesus,  be  my  love ! 

Indulgence  of  300  days,  once  a  day.  —  Leo  XIII, 
May,  2i,  1892. 

Continuation  of  the  Canon 

%t  tfje  fHetnento  of  tfje  ©eao 

f  \  father  of  mercies,  in  the  name  of  Thy 
beloved  Son,  in  memory  and  in  virtue  of 
the  wound  of  His  Sacred  Heart,  His  bitter 
Passion,  and  His  cruel  death,  in  consideration 
also  of  the  dolors  of  the  immaculate  heart  of 
Mary,  of  all  the  loving  transports  of  the 
saints,  and  of  all  the  torments  of  the  martyrs, 
I  beseech  Thee  to  have  pity  on  the  souls  of 
the  faithful  departed ;  particularly  on  the 
souls  of  our  friends,  relatives,  benefactors,  and 
the  associates  of  the  League  of  the  Sacred 
Heart.  Eternal  rest  give  unto  them,  O  Lord, 
and  let  perpetual  light  shine  upon  them. 
May  they  rest  in  peace.  Amen. 

0  Jesus,  mercy !  Blessed  be  Thy  Sacred 
Heart !  And  may  Thy  precious  blood,  shed 
in  Thy  bitter  Passion  for  our  salvation,  obtain 
for  us  that  heavenly  inheritance,  where  in 
peace  and  joy  the  elect  shall  dwell  with  Thee 
and  bless  Thee  forever.  Amen. 


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'  %X  tije  UfattT  Nosier 

Recite  the  Our  Father  or  the  following  prayer : 

Hather  in  Heaven,  Whom  I  have  so  often 
and  so  grievously  offended,  pardon  my 
transgressions,  for  which  I  am  truly  sorry,  and 
give  me  Thy  love;  grant  that  I  may  ever 
labor  for  the  glory  of  Thy  holy  name,  that 
in  all  things  I  may  do  Thy  will,  and  that 
I  may  sigh  unceasingly  for  Thy  heavenly 
kingdom. 

Jesus,  my  Lord,  let  the  forgiveness  which 
Thou  didst  grant  Thy  murderers  be  my  ex- 
ample in  forgiving  those  who  have  injured 
me;  give  me  superiors,  both  spiritual  and 
temporal,  that  love  Thee,  and  friends  that 
serve  Thee  faithfully;  and  if  ever  I  expose 
myself  to  sin,  do  Thou  deliver  me  from  the 
danger,  that  I  may  never  outrage  Thy  loving 
Heart.  Amen. 

EJACULATION 

{T\ay  the  most  just,  most  high,  and  most 
adorable  will  of  God  be  in  all  things 
done,  praised,  and  magnified  forever. 

Indulgence  of  100  days,  once  a  day. 


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of  God,  Who  takest  away  the  sins  of 


the  world,  have  mercy  on  us. 

Spiritual  Communion 

{J)y  dear  Lord  and  Saviour.  Though  I  am 
but  a  sinful  servan  t ,  I  approach  Thee  with 
confidence,  for  Thou  hast  said  in  Thy  goodness 
and  mercy :  "Come  to  Me  all  you  that  labor 
and  are  burdened,  and  I  will  refresh  you." 
Thou  wilt  not  despise  a  contrite  and  humble 
heart.  I  am  truly  sorry  for  having  offended 
Thee  by  my  sins,  because  Thou  art  infinitely 
good.  I  have  wounded  Thy  sacred  Heart  by 
foolishly  resisting  Thy  holy  will  and  trans- 
gressing Thy  commandments ;  but  I  love  Thee 
now  with  my  whole  heart  and  above  all  things. 
I  adore  Thee  truly  present  on  the  altar.  I 
have  a  great  desire,  dear  Jesus,  to  receive 
Thee  in  holy  communion,  and  since  I  can  not 
now  approach  the  Holy  Table,  I  beseech  Thee 
most  earnestly  to  come  to  me  at  least  spiritu- 
ally and  to  refresh  my  soul  with  the  sweetness 
of  Thy  grace. 

Come,  my  Lord,  my  God,  and  my  All! 
Come  to  me,  and  let  me  never  again  be  sepa- 
rated from  Thee  by  sin.  I  wish  to  become  like 
to  Thee.    Teach  me  Thy  blessed  ways :  help 


&t  tfje  ftgntts  ©ri  ari&  Communion 


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me  with  Thy  grace  to  practise  meekness,  hu- 
mility, purity,  charity ;  and  all  the  virtues  of 
Thy  sacred  Heart. 

Oh,  Thou  Lamb  of  God  !  Who  takest  away  • 
the  sins  of  the  world,  take  away  from  me  what- 
ever may  hurt  me  and  displease  Thee.  With 
St.  Francis  of  Assisi  I  pray:  May  the  fire  of 
Thy  love  consume  my  soul,  so  that  I  may  die 
to  self  and  the  world  for  the  love  of  Thee, 
Who  hast  vouchsafed  to  die  on  the  cross  for 
the  love  of  me  ! 

Jesus,  I  consecrate  to  Thee  my  heart  with 
all  its  affections,  my  soul  with  all  its  powers, 
and  my  body  with  all  its  senses.  In  union 
with  Thee  I  will  live  and  labor  and  suffer  to  do 
the  heavenly  Father's  will.  I  will  ever  be 
mindful  of  the  presence  of  my  God  and  strive  to 
be  perfect.  Bless  me  in  life  and  in  death  that 
I  may  praise  Thee  forever  in  heaven.  Amen. 

f  \  Jesus,  sweetest  Love,  come  Thou  to  me ; 

Come  down  in  all  Thy  beauty  unto  me ; 
Thou  Who  didst  die  for  longing  love  of  me ; 
And  never,  never  more  depart  from  me. 

Free  me,  O  beauteous  God,  from  all  but  Thee , 
Sever  the  chain  that  holds  me  back  from  Thee ; 
Call  me,  O  tender  Love,  I  cry  to  Thee ; 
Thou  art  my  all !   O  bind  me  close  to  Thee. 

—  Shapcote. 


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Pragers  after  Communion 

#X\ay  Thy  holy  mysteries,  O  Lord  Jesus, 
make  us  fervent  in  the  pursuit  of  Thee : 
and  may  we,  by  understanding  the  sweetness  j 
of  Thy  most  loving  Heart,  learn  to  turn  from 
the  things  of  earth,  and  to  cleave  to  those 
of  heaven. 

Let  us  pray 

Bow  down  your  heads  before  God. 

Stretch  out,  from  heaven,  O  Lord,  to  Thy 
faithful,  the  right  hand  of  help:  with  our 
whole  hearts,  may  we  seek  after  Thee;  and 
from  Thee  may  we  deserve  to  receive  all  that  it 
beseemeth  us  to  ask. 


£t  tfje  Blessing  anto  at  tije  Hast  6ospel 

T  implore  Thy  benediction,  0  rny  God! 
^  With  absolute  confidence  in  Thy  good- 
ness and  mercy,  I  resign  my  whole  being  to 
whatsoever  Thy  divine  will  may  ordain. 

In  the  name  of  the  Father  and  of  the 
Son  and  of  the  Holy  Ghost.  Amen. 

Sacred  Heart  of  Jf  sus  I  place  my  trust  in 
Thee ! 


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EJACULATION 

Divine  Heart  of  Jesiis,  convert  sinners,  save,  the 
dying,  deliver  the  holy  souls  from  purgatory ! 

Indulgence  of  300  days.  —  Pius  X,  Nov.  6,  1906 
Prayer 

flFrom  "  The  Raccolta,"  by  Fr.  St.  John) 

divine  Heart  of  Jesus,  grant,  we  be- 
seech Thee,  eternal  rest  to  the  souls  in 
purgatory,  the  final  grace  to  those  who  shall 
die  to-day,  true  repentance  to  sinners,  the 
light  of  the  faith  to  pagans,  and  thy  blessing 
to  me  and  mine.  To  Thee,  O  most  compas- 
sionate Heart  of  Jesus,  I  commend  all  these 
souls,  and  I  offer  to  Thee  on  their  behalf  all 
Thy  merits,  together  with  the  merits  of  Thy 
most  holy  Mother  and  of  all  the  saints  and 
angels,  and  all  the  sacrifices  of  the  Holy  Mass, 
communions,  prayers,  and  good  works,  which 
shall  be  accomplished  to-day  throughout  the 
Christian  world. 

Indulgence  of  100  days,  once  a  day.  —  Leo  XIII 
March  13,  1001. 


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PRAYER  IN  HONOR  OF  THE  HOLY  FAMILY 

rant  us,  O  Lord  Jesus,  faithfully  to  im- 
itate the  examples  of  Thy  Holy  Family, 
so  that  in  the  hour  of  our  death,  in  the  com- 
pany of  Thy  glorious  Virgin  Mother  and  St 
Joseph,  we  may  deserve  to  be  received  by 
Thee  into  eternal  tabernacles. 

Indulgence  of  200  days,  once  a  day.  —  Leo  XID 
Feb.  6,  1893. 

Final  Prayer 

vp\EAR  Jesus,  in  the  Sacrament  of  the  Altar. 
<^  be  forever  thanked  and  praised.  Love> 
worthy  of  all  celestial  and  terrestrial  love! 
Who,  out  of  infinite  love  for  me,  ungrateful 
sinner,  didst  assume  our  human  nature,  didst 
shed  Thy  most  precious  blood  in  the  cruel 
scourging,  and  didst  expire  on  a  shameful 
cross  for  our  eternal  welfare  !  Now,  illumined 
with  lively  faith,  with  the  outpouring  of  my 
whole  soul  and  the  fervor  of  my  heart,  I 
humbly  beseech  Thee,  through  the  infinite 
merits  of  Thy  painful  sufferings,  give  me 
strength  and  courage  to  destroy  every  evil 
passion  which  sways  my  heart,  to  bless  Thee 
in  my  greatest  afflictions,  to  glorify  Thee 
by  the  exact  fulfilment  of  all  my  duties,  su- 
premely to  hate  all  sin,  and  thus  to  become 
a  saint. 


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An  indulgence  of  100  days,  once  a  day.  —  Pius  IX, 
Jan.  1, 1866. 

EJACULATION 

Sweet  Heart  of  Jesus,  be  my  love  ! 

Indulgence  of  300  days,  once  a  day  —  Leo  XIII, 
May  21,  1892. 

Sweet  Heart  of  Mary,  be  my  salvation  1 

Indulgence  of  300  days,  every  time.  —  Pius  IX, 
Sept.  30,  1852. 

H  /Do&e  of  assisting  at  /IDass  bg 
/Deans  of  In&ulgenceD  praters1 

HESE  indulgenced  prayers  should  be  said 
with  attention  and  devotion;   with  a 
contrite  and  humble  heart. 

More  prayers  are  given  than  you  will  be 
able  to  say  at  times  during  Mass  —  especially 
at  Low  Mass. 

There  is  no  need  of  saying  them  alL 
It  is  better  to  omit  some  than  to  repeat  all 
hastily. 

Select  the  prayers  that  appeal  to  your 
piety  and  say  them  slowly  and  devoutly. 

Many  of  these  indulgenced  prayers  will  be 
found  very  serviceable  not  only  at  Mass,  but 
also  at  visits  to  the  Blessed  Sacrament,  at 
Vespers  and  Benediction,  and  at  your  private 
devotions. 

1  Commendable  in  particular  for  the  relief  of  the  holy  souls 
m  Durcatnrv 

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2QO         A  Mode  of  Assisting,  at  Mass 
praters  JSefore  dBase 

THE  SIGN  OF  THE  CROSS 

*T*N  the  name  of  the  Father,  *  and  of  the 
Son,  and  of  the  Holy  Ghost.  Amen. 

Indulgence  of  50  days,  each  time.  —  Pius  IX,  July 
28,  1863.  —  Indulgence  of  100  days,  if  made  with 
holy  water.  —  Pius  IX,  March  23,  1876. 

MORNING  OFFERING 

*T~1oRp,  God  Almighty,  behold  me  prostrate 
before  Thee,  in  order  to  appease  and 
honor  Thy  divine  Majesty,  in  the  name  of 
all  creatures.  But  how  can  I  do  this  —  I,  a 
wretched  sinner?  I  can,  and  I  will  do  it; 
because  I  know  that  Thou  dost  glory  in 
being  called  the  Father  of  mercy,  and  that, 
for  love  of  us,  Thou  hast  given  even  Thy 
only-begotten  Son,  Who  offered  Himself  for 
us  on  the  cross,  and  Who  continually  renews 
for  us  the  same  sacrifice  on  our  altars.  And 
therefore,  though  a  sinner,  yet  truly  penitent, 
poor,  and  yet  rich  in  Jesus  Christ,  I  present 
myself  before  Thee,  and  with  the  fervor  of 
all  the  saints  and  angels,  and  with  the  ardent 
love  of  the  immaculate  heart  of  Mary,  I  offer 
Thee,  in  the  name  of  all  creatures,  the  Masses 


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which  are  now  being  said,  with  all  those  which 
have  been  said,  and  which  will  be  said  to 
the  end  of  the  world.  I  also  desire  to  renew 
this  offering,  at  every  instant  of  this  day, 
and  of  my  whole  life,  in  order  to  give  Thy 
infinite  Majesty  honor  and  glory  worthy 
of  -Thee;  to  appease  Thy  wrath,  and  to 
satisfy  Thy  justice  for  our  many  sins;  to 
render  Thee  thanks  in  keeping  with  Thy 
benefits,  and  to  implore  Thy  mercy  for  myself 
and  for  all  sinners,  for  all  the  faithful,  living 
and  dead,  for  the  whole  Church,  and  chiefly  for 
its  visible  head,  the  Roman  Pontiff ;  and  lastly, 
for  all  poor  schismatics,  heretics,  and  infidels, 
that  they  may  also  be  converted  and  saved. 

AN  OFFERING  TO  BE  MADE  AT  MASS 

ternal  Father,  I  offer  Thee  the  sacrifice 
which  Thy- beloved  Son  Jesus  made  ot 
Himself  on  the  cross,  and  now  renews  on  this 
altar.  I  offer  it  in  the  name  of  all  creatures, 
together  with  the  Masses  which  have  been 
said  and  which  will  be  said  throughout  the 
whole  world,  to  adore  Thee  and  to  give  Thee 
honor  and  glory,  which  Thou  deserves t ;  to 
render  to  Thee  the  thanks  which  are  due 
Thee  for  Thy  numberless  benefits,  to  appease 
Thy  anger,  and  to  satisfy  for  our  many  sins; 


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to  supplicate  Thee  for  myself,  for  the  Church, 
for  the  whole  world,  and  for  the  holy  souls  in 
purgatory. 

Indulgence  of  3  years,  once  a  day  for  each  prayer. 
—  Pius  IX,  April  11,  i860. 


oosen,  O  Lord  !  we  pray  Thee,  in  Thy 


pity,  the  bonds  of  our  sins,  and  by  the 
intercession  of  the  blessed  and  ever  virgin 
Mary,  Mother  of  God,  St.  Joseph,  the  blessed 
apostles  Peter  and  Paul,  and  all  the  saints, 
keep  us,  Thy  servants,  and  our  abodes  in  all 
holiness;  cleanse  us,  our  relatives,  kinsfolk, 
and  acquaintances,  from  all  stain  of  sin ;  adorn 
us  with  all  virtue ;  grant  us  peace  and  health ; 
drive  far  off  all  our  enemies,  visible  and  in- 
visible; bridle  our  carnal  appetites;  give  us 
healthful  seasons ;  bestow  Thy  love  upon  our 
friends  and  our  enemies;  guard  Thy  holy 
city;  preserve  our  Sovereign  Pontiff,  N.,  and 
defend  all  our  prelates,  princes,  and  all  Thy 
Christian  people,  from  all  adversity.  Let 
Thy  blessing  be  ever  upon  us,  and  grant  to 
all  the  faithful  departed  eternal  rest.  Through 
Christ  our  Lord.  Amen. 

Indulgence  of  40  days,  each  time.  —  Pope  Leo  XII, 
July  9,  1828. 


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THE  ANGELIC  TRISAG10N 

oly,  holy,  holy,  Lord  God  of  hosts :  the 
earth  is  full  of  Thy  glory.  Glory  be  to 
the  Father,  glory  be  to  the  Son,  glory  be  to 
the  Holy  Ghost. 

Indulgence  of  100  days,  once  a  day,  and  an  indul- 
gence of  100  days,  three  times  every  Sunday,  as  well  as 
on  the  feast  of  the  most  holy  Trinity,  and  during  its 
octave.  —  Pope  Clement  XIV,  June  6,  1769. 

EJACULATION 

doramus  Te,  sane-  V/|I'e  adore  Thee,  O 

tissime     Domine  VJlA  m0st  blessed  Lord, 

Jesu  Christe,  benedicimus  Jesus   Christ,   we  bless 

Tibi;  quia  per  sanctam  Thee;  because  by  Thy  holy 

crucem   Tuam   redemisti  cross  Thou  hast  redeemed 

mundum.  the  world. 

Indulgence  of  100  days,  once  a  day.  —  Pope  Leo 
XIII,  March  4,  1882. 


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EJACULATIONS 

My  Jesus,  mercy ! 

Indulgence  of  100  days,  every  time.  —  Pius  LX, 
Sept.  24,  1846. 

My  sweetest  Jesus,  be  not  my  Judge,  but 
my  Saviour ! 

Indulgence  of  50  days,  every  time.  —  Pius  IX, 
Aug.  11,  1851. 

Jesus,  Son  of  David,  have  mercy  on  me. 
(Luke  xviii.  38.) 

Indulgence  of  100  days,  once  a  day.  —  Leo  XIII, 
Feb.  27,  1886. 

&t  tlje  Gloria 

Glory  to  God  in  the  highest,  and  on  earth 
peace  to  men  of  good  will  (Luke  ii.  14). 

This  is  the  charity  of  God,  that  we  keep 
His  commandments  (1  John  v.  3). 

THE  PRACTICE  OF  THE  SEVEN  GLORIA  PATRIS 

Glory  be  to  the  Father  and  to  the  Son  and  to  the 
Holy  Ghost,  etc. 

The  Sovereign  Pontiff,  Pius  IX,  by  a  rescript  of  the 
S.  Cong,  of  the  Propaganda  Fide,  March  12,  1857, 
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contrite  hearts,  recite  seven  times  the  Glory  be  to  the 
Father,  with  the  intention  of  asking  for  the  Seven 
Gifts  for  the  diffusion  of  the  faith,  and  of  praying 
according  to  the  intentions  of  the  Sovereign  Pontiff, 
an  indulgence  of.  seven  days. 

EJACULATION 

Biat,  laudetur  atque  {T\ay  the  most  just, 
in  aeternum  superex-  \*A  most  high,  and 
altetur  justissima,altissima  most  adorable  will  of  God 
et  amabilissima  voluntas  be  in  all  things  done, 
Dei  in  omnibus.  praised  and  magnified  for- 

ever. 

Indulgence  of  100  days,  once  a  day.  —  Pope  Pius 
VII,  May  19,  1818. 

\  PRAYER  FOR  THE  FULFILLING  OF  THE  WILL 
OF  GOD 

("  Imitation  of  Christ,"  b.  iii,  c.  xv,  v.  3.) 

rant  me  Thy  grace,  most  merciful  Jesus, 
that  it  may  be  with  me,  and  labor  with 
me,  and  continue  with  me  to  the  end. 

Grant  me  always  to  desire  and  will  that 
which  is  most  acceptable  to  Thee  and  which 
pleaseth  Thee  best. 

Let  Thy  will  be  mine,  and  let  my  will 
always  follow  Thine,  and  agree  perfectly 
with  it. 

Let  me  always  will  or  not  will  the  same 
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not  will  anything  except  what  Thou  wiliest 
or  wiliest  not.  Amen. 

Indulgence  of  200  days,  once  a  day.  —  Pope  Leo 
XIII,  Feb.  27,  1886. 

at  tije  Goiiects 

/"Omnipotent  Lord  !  Who  dost  permit  evil 
that  good  may  spring  from  it,  listen  to 
the  humble  prayers  by  which  we  ask  of  Thee 
the  grace  of  remaining  faithful  to  Thee,  even 
unto  death.  Grant  us  also,  through  the  inter- 
cession of  Mary  ever  blessed,  that  we  may 
always  conform  ourselves  to  Thy  most  holy 
will. 

Indulgence  of  100  days,  once  a  day.  —  Leo  XIII, 
July  19,  1879. 

Prayer 

f\  most  compassionate  Jesus !  Thou  alone 
art  our  salvation,  our  life,  and  our  resur- 
rection. We  implore  Thee,  therefore,  do  not 
forsake  us  in  our  needs  and  afflictions,  but, 
by  the  agony  of  Thy  most  sacred  Heart,  and 
by  the  sorrows  of  Thy  immaculate  mother, 
succor  Thy  servants  whom  Thou  hast  re- 
deemed by  Thy  most  precious  blood. 

Indulgence  of  100  days,  once  a  day.  —  Pius  IX, 
Oct.  6,  1870. 

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Prayer 

*T"\ivtne  Jesus,  incarnate  Son  of  God,  Who 
for  our  salvation  didst  vouchsafe  to  be 
born  in  a  stable,  to  pass  Thy  life  in  poverty, 
trials,  and  misery,  and  to  die  amid  the  suffer- 
ings of  the  cross,  I  entreat  Thee,  say  to  Thy 
divine  Father  at  the  hour  of  my  death : 
Father,  forgive  him;  say  to  Thy  beloved 
mother :  Behold  thy  son;  say  to  my  soul  * 
This  day  thou  shalt  be  with  Me  in  paradise. 
My  God,  my  God,  forsake  me  not  in  that 
hour.  I  thirst:  yes,  my  God,  my  soul  thirsts 
after.  Thee,  Who  art  the  fountain  of  living 
waters.  My  life  passes  like  a  shadow;  yet 
a  little  while,  and  all  will  be  consummated. 
Wherefore,  O  my  adorable  Saviour !  from 
this  moment,  for  all  eternity,  into  Thy  hands 
I  commend  my  spirit.  Lord  Jesus,  receive  my 
soul.  Amen. 

Indulgence  of  300  days,  every  time.  —  Pius  IX, 
June  10,  1856. 

&t  tfje  fEptstie 

/qjms  is  the  will  of  God  —  your  sanctifica- 
tion  (Thess.  iv.  3). 
Pursue  justice,  godliness,  faith,  charity, 
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Follow  peace  with  all  men,  and  holiness, 
without  which  no  man  shall  see  God  (Heb. 
xii.  14). 

According  to  Him  that  hath  called-  you, 
Who  is  holy,  be  you  also  in  all  manner  of 
conversation  holy.  Because  it  is  written: 
you  shall  be  holy,  for  I  (the  Lord  your  God) 
am  holy  (1  Peter  i.  15,  16). 

The  grace  of  God  our  Saviour  hath  ap- 
peared to  all  men ;  instructing  us  that,  deny- 
ing ungodliness  and  worldly  desires,  we  should 
live  soberly  and  justly  and  godly  in  this 
world. 

Looking  for  the  blessed  hope  and  coming 
of  the  glory  of  the  great  God  and  our  Saviour 
Jesus  Christ  (Titus  ii.  n-13). 

What  things  a  man  shall  sow,  those  also 
shall  he  reap  (Gal.  vi.  8). 

Therefore,  my  beloved  brethren,  be  ye 
steadfast  and  immovable ;  always  abounding 
in  the  work  of  the  Lord,  knowing  that  your 
labor  is  not  in  vain  in  the  Lord  (1  Cor. 
xv.  58). 

I  live,  now  not  I ;  but  Christ  liveth  in  me 
(Gal.  ii.  20). 

When  Christ  shall  appear,  Who  is  your  life, 
then  you  also  shall  appear  with  Him  in  glory 
(Col.  iii.  4). 


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Prayer 

f\  jesus,  living  in  Mary !  Come  and  live 
in  Thy  servants,  in  the  spirit  of  Thy 
holiness,  in  the  fulness  of  Thy  might,  in  the 
truth  of  Thy  virtues,  in  the  perfection  of  Thy 
ways,  in  the  communion  of  Thy  mysteries; 
subdue  every  hostile  power,  in  Thy  spirit, 
for  the  glory  of  the  Father.  Amen. 

Indulgence  of  300  days,  once  a  day.  —  Pope  Pius  IX, 
Oct.  14, 1859. 

PRAYER  TO  ST.  JOSEPH  FOR  ALL  THOSE  WHO  ARE 
DEVOTED  TO  LABOR 

C\  glorious  St.  Joseph !  model  of  all  those 
who  are  devoted  to  labor,  obtain  for  me 
the  grace  to  work  in  a  spirit  of  penance  for 
the  expiation  of  my  many  sins ;  to  work  con- 
scientiously, putting  the  call  of  duty  above 
my  inclinations;  to  work  with  thankfulness 
and  joy,  considering  it  an  honor  to  employ 
and  develop  by  means  of  labor  the  gifts  re- 
ceived from  God ;  to  work  with  order,  peace, 
moderation,  and  patience,  never  shrinking 
from  weariness  and  trials;  to  work,  above  all, 
with  purity  of  intention,  and  with  detach- 
ment from  self,  keeping  unceasingly  before 
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of  time  lost,  talents  unused,  good  omitted; 
Hid  vain  complacency  in  success,  so  fatal  tc 
the  work  of  God. 

All  for  Jesus,  all  through  Mary,  all  after 
thy  example,  O  Patriarch  Joseph ;  such  shall 
be  my  watchword  in  life  and  in  death.  Amen. 

Indulgence  of  300  days,  once  a  day.  —  Pius  X, 
Nov.  25,  1906. 

EJACULATIONS 

Jesus,  my  God,  I  love  Thee  above  all  things. 

Indulgence  of  50  days,  every  time.  —  Pius  DC 
May  7, 1854. 

Jesus,  meek  and  humble  of  heart,  make 
my  heart  like  unto  Thine. 

Indulgence  of  300  days,  once  a  day.  —  Pius  IX, 
Jan.  25,  1868. 

May  the  Sacred  Heart  of  Jesus  be  loved 
everywhere ! 

Indulgence  of  100  days,  once  a  day.  —  Pius  IX, 
Sept.  23,  i860. 

m  tfje  gospel 

ho  is  the  man  that  desireth  life:  who 
loveth  to  see  good  days? 
Keep  thy  tongue  from  evil,  and  thy  lips 
from  speaking  guile. 

Turn  away  from  evil  and  do  good :  seek 

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after  peace  and  pursue  it  (Ps.  xxxiii. 
13,  IS). 

Jesus  said  to  His  disciples :  If  you  love  Me, 
keep  My  commandments  (John  xiv.  15). 

This  is  charity,  that  we  walk  according  to 
His  commandments  (2  John  6). 

For  not  the  hearers  of  the  law  are  just 
before  God,  but  the  doers  of  the  law  shall  be 
justified  (Rom.  ii.  13). 

What  shall  it  profit,  my  brethren,  if  a  man 
say  he  hath  faith,  but  hath  not  works? 
Shall  faith  be  able  to  save  him? 

Faith  without  works  is  dead  (James  ii.  14, 
26). 

Wherefore  be  you  also  ready,  because  at 
what  hour  you  know  not  the  Son  of  man  will 
come  (Matt.  xxiv.  44). 

O  that  they  would  be  wise  and  would  under- 
stand, and  would  provide  for  their  last  end 
(Deut.  xxxS.  29). 

Do  good  to  thy  friend  before  thou  die,  and 
according  to  thy  ability,  stretching  out  thy 
hand,  give  to  the  poor  (Ecclus.  xiv.  13). 

GOSPEL  OF  ST.  MATTHEW  (XXV.  3  ^-40) 

nd  when  the  Son  of  man  shall  come  in 
His  majesty,  and  all  the  angels  with 
Him,  then  shall  He  sit  upon  the  seat  of 
His  majesty.  .  .  . 


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Then  shall  the  King  say  to  them  that  shall 
be  on  His  right  hand:  Come,  ye  blessed  of 
My  Father,  possess  you  the  Kingdom  pre- 
pared for  you  from  the  foundation  of  the 
world. 

For  I  was  hungry  and  you  gave  me  to  eat ; 
I  was  thirsty  and  you  gave  me  to  drink;  I 
was  a  stranger *and  you  took  Me  in: 

Naked,  and  you  covered  Me ;  sick  and  you 
visited  Me;  I  was  in  prison,  and  you  came 
to  Me. 

Then  shall  the  just  answer  Him,  saying: 
Lord,  when  did  we  see  Thee  hungry  and  fed 
Thee?  thirsty,  and  gave  Thee  drink? 

And  when  did  we  see  Thee  a  stranger,  and 
took  Thee  in?  or  naked,  and  covered  Thee? 

Or  when  did  we  see  Thee  sick  or  in  prison, 
and  came  to  Thee  ? 

And  the  King,  answering,  shall  say  to  them : 
Amen  I  say  to  you,  as  long  as  you  did  it  to 
one  of  these  My  least  brethren,  you  did  it  to 
Me. 

PRAYER  TO  THE  MOST  HOLY  TRINITY 

Qmnipotence  of  the  Father,  help  my  weak- 
ness, and  deliver  me  from  the  depth  of 
misery. 

Wisdom  of  the  Son,  direct  all  my  thoughts, 
words,  and  actions. 


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Love  of  the  Holy  Ghost,  be  thou  the  source 
and  beginning  of  all  the  operations  of  my  soul, 
whereby  they  may  be  always  conformable  to 
the  divine  will. 

Indulgence  of  200  days,  once  a  day.  —  Leo  XIII, 
March  15,  1830. 

PRAYER  TO  THE  HOLY  SPIRIT 

holy  Spirit,  Creator,  propitiously  help 
the  Catholic  Church,  and  by  Thy 
supernal  power  strengthen  and  confirm  it 
against  the  assaults  of  the  enemy;  by  Thy 
charity  and  grace  renew  the  spirit  of  Thy 
servants  whom  Thou  hast  anointed,  that  in 
Thee  they  may  glorify  the  Father  and  His 
only-begotten  Son,  Jesus  Christ  Our  Lord. 
Amen. 

Indulgence  of  300  days,  once  a  day.  —  Leo  XIII, 
Aug.  26,  1889. 

Prayer 

oly  Spirit,  Spirit  of  Truth,  come  into  our 
hearts ;  shed  the  brightness  of  Thy  light 
on  all  nations,  that  they  may  be  one  in  Faith 
and  pleasing  to  Thee. 

Indulgence  of  100  days,  once  a  day.  —  Leo  XIII 
July  31,  1897. 


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3t  tfje  Creto 

AN  ACT  OF  FAITH 

C\  my  God !  I  believe  in  Thee ;  I  believe 
all  that  Thou  hast  revealed,  and  that 
the  holy  Catholic  Church  proposes  to  my 
belief.  I  believe,  first,  that  the  most  Blessed 
Virgin  is  truly  the  Mother  of  God ;  I  believe 
firmly,  and  with  all  certainty,  that  she  is  at 
the  same  time  mother  and  virgin,  and  that 
she  is  free  from  even  the  least  actual  sin.  I 
also  believe  most  firmly,  and  with  all  certainty, 
that,  by  a  singular  grace  and  privilege  of 
Almighty  God,  in  view  of  the  merits  of  Jesus 
Christ,  the  Saviour  of  the  human  race,  Mary 
was,  in  the  first  instant  of  her  conception, 
preserved  free  from  all  stain  of  original  sin. 
I  believe  most  firmly,  and  with  all  certainty, 
that  when  the  Roman  Pontiff  speaks  ex 
cathedra  —  that  is,  when,  in  quality  of  the 
chief  pastor  and  teacher  of  all  Christians,  he, 
in  virtue  of  his  supreme  and  apostolic  au- 
thority, defines  the  doctrine  to  be  held  by  the 
universal  Church  concerning  faith  or  morals 
—  by  the  divine  assistance,  promised  him  in 
the  person  of  St.  Peter,  he  enjoys  that  in- 
fallibility with  which  the  divine  Redeemer 
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fining  matters  of  faith  or  morals ;  and,  there- 
fore, that  such  definitions  of  the  Roman 
Pontiff  are,  of  themselves,  and  not  from  the 
consent  of  the  Church,  irreformable.  I  be- 
lieve all  this,  because  Thy  holy  Church,  which 
is  the  pillar  and  ground  of  truth,  which  has 
never  erred  and  can  never  err,  proposes  it  to 
be  believed. 

Indulgence  of  100  days,  once  a  day.  —  Pius  IX, 
Jan.  10,  1871. 

&t  tftc  ^ffertorg  anU  Secret  igragers 
"suscipe":  offering  and  prayer  of  ST. 

IGNATIUS  OF  LOYOLA 

C£uscipe,        Domine,  5£^ake,   O  Lord,  and 


liber tatem.    Accipe  me-  erty,  my    memory,  my 

moriam,  intellectual   at-  understanding    and  my 

que  voluntatem  omnem.  whole  will.    Thou  hast 

Quidquid  habeo  vel  pos-  given  me  all  that  I  am 

sideo,  mihi  largitus  es;  and  all  that  I  possess;  I 

id   Tibi    totum  restituo  surrender  it  all  to  Thee 

ac  Tuae  prorsus  volun-  that  Thou   mayest  dis- 

tati  trado  gubernandum.  pose  of  it  according  to  Thy 

Amorem  Tui  solum  cum  will.    Give  me  only  Thy 

1  The  following  version  is  from  "  The  Raccolta,"  by  Fr. 
Ambrose  St.  John : 

Take,  O  Lord,  all  my  liberty.  Receive  my  memory,  under- 
standing, and  entire  will.  Thou  hast  bestowed  on  me  whatever 
I  have  or  possess :  I  give  all  back  to  Thee,  and  deliver  it  to  Thee 
to  be  entirely  subject  to  Thy  will.  Only  grant  me  Thy  love  and 
Thy  grace,  and  I  am  rich  enough  and  ask  for  nothing  mere. 


raeam 


receive  all  my  lib- 


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gratia  Tua  mihi  dones  et  love  and  Thy  grace;  with 
dives  sum  satis,  nec  aliud  these  I  will  be  rich  enough, 
quidquam  ultra  posco.       and  will  have  no  more  to 
desire. 

Indulgence  of  300  days,  once  a  day.  —  Leo  XIII, 
May  26,  1883. 

AN  OFFERING 

(|)y  loving  Jesus !  I  (N.N.)  give  Thee  my 
heart,  and  I  consecrate  myself  wholly 
to  Thee,  out  of  the  grateful  love  I  bear  Thee, 
and  as  a  reparation  for  all  my  unfaithfulness ; 
and  with  Thy  aid  I  purpose  never  to  sin  again. 

Indulgence  of  100  days  once  a  day,  to  all  who  shall, 
with  at  least  contrite  heart  and  devotion,  make  this 
offering  before  a  picture  of  the  Sacred  Heart.  —  Pius 
VTI,  June  9, 1807. 

AN  OFFERING 

£^[ternal  Father,  we  offer  Thee  the  blood. 

the  passion,  and  the  death  of  Jesus  Christ 
the  sorrows  of  Mary  most  holy,  and  of  St. 
Joseph,  in  satisfaction  for  our  sins,  in  aid  of  the 
holy  souls  in  purgatory,  for  the  needs  of  holy 
Mother  Church,  and  for  the  conversion  of 
sinners. 

Indulgence  of  100  days,  once  a  day.  —  Pius  DC, 
April  30,  i860. 

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Prayer 

ost  dear  Lord  Jesus  Christ,  Who, 
becoming  an  infant  for  us,  didst 
vouchsafe  to  be  born  in  a  stable  to  free  us 
from  the  darkness  of  sin,  to  draw  us  more 
closely  to  Thee,  and  to  inflame  us  with  Thy 
holy  love,  we  adore  Thee  as  bur  Creator  and 
Redeemer,  we  acknowledge  and  choose  Thee- 
for  our  King  and  Lord,  and  we  offer  to  Thee 
the  tribute  of  all  the  affections  of  our  poor- 
heart.  Dear  Jesus,  our  Lord  and  God, 
deign  to  accept  this  offering,  and,  in  order 
that  it  may  be  worthy  of  Thy  gracious  accept- 
ance, forgive  us  our  sins,  enlighten  us,  inflame 
us  with  that  holy  fire  which  Thou  didst  come 
to  bring  into  the  world  to  enkindle  in  our 
hearts.  May  our  soul  thus  become  a  per- 
petual sacrifice  in  Thy  honor ;  grant  that 
it  may  always  seek  Thy  greater  glory  here 
on  earth,  in  order  that  it  may  one  day  Come 
to  enjoy  the  beauty  of  Thy  infinite  perfections 
in  heaven.  Amen. 

Indulgence  of  100  days,  once  a  day.  —  Leo  XIII, 
Tan.  18,  1894. 


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Prayer 

my  Jesus,  Thou  knowest  well  that  I  love 
Thee ;  but  I  do  not  love  Thee  enough ; 

0  grant  that  I  may  love  Thee  more.  O  love 
that  burnest  ever  and  never  failest,  my  God, 
Thou  Who  art  charity  itself,  enkindle  in  my 
heart  that  divine  fire  which  consumes  the 
saints  and  transforms  them  into  Thee.  Amen. 

Indulgence  of  50  days,  twice  a  day.  —  Leo  XZ1! 
Feb.  6,  1893. 

EJACULATION 

Sweetest  Jesus,  grant  me  an  increase  of  faith, 
hope,  and  charity,  a  contrite  and  humble  heart. 

Indulgence  of  100  days,  once  a  day. — Leo  XIII, 
"Sept.  13,  1893. 

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THREK  OFFERINGS  OF  THANKSGIVING  TO  THE  MOST 
HOLY  TRINITY 

1  rjTE  offer  t0  the  Most  Ho*y  Trinity the 

merits  of  Jesus  Christ  in  thanks- 
giving for  the  precious  blood  which  Jesus  shed 
in  the  Garden  for  us ;  and  by  His  merits  we 
beseech  the  divine  majesty  to  grant  us  the 
pardon  of  all  our  sins. 

Our  Father,  HaU  Mary,  Glory  be  to  the  Father 

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II.  We  offer  to  the  Most  Holy  Trinity  the 
merits  of  Jesus  Christ,  in  thanksgiving  for 
His  most  precious  death  endured  on  the  cross 
for  us;  and  by  His  merits  we  beseech  the 
divine  majesty  to  free  us  from  the  punishment 
due  to  our  sins. 

Our  Father,  Hail  Mary,  Glory  be  to  the  Father. 

III.  We  offer  to  the  Most  Holy  Trinity  the 
merits  of  Jesus  Christ,  in  thanksgiving  for 
His  unspeakable  charity,  by  which  He  de- 
scended from  heaven  to  earth  to  take  upon 
Himself  our  flesh,  and  to  suffer  and  die  for  us 
on  the  cross ;  and  by  His  merits  we  beseech 
the  divine  majesty  to  bring  our  souls  to  th* 
glory  of  heaven  after  our  death. 

Our  Father,  Hail  Mary,  Glory  be  to  the  Father. 

Indulgence  of  100  days,  when  said  to  obtain  &  good 
death. —  Leo  XII,  Oct.  21,  1823. 

ftt  tije  j&anctus 

QTanctus,  sanctus,  sane-  T^oly,  holy,  holy,  Lord? 

^3  tus,  Dominus  Deus  God  of  hosts:  the 

exercituum:    Plena    est  earth  is  full  of  Thy  glory: 

terra  gloria  Tua:   Gloria  Glory  be  to  the  Father, 

Patri,  gloria  Filio,  gloria  glory   be   to   the  Son, 

Spiritui  Sancto,  glory  be   to   the  Holy 
Ghost. 


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Indulgence  of  100  days,  once  a  day,  and  an  indul- 
gence of  100  days,  three  times  every  Sunday,  as  well 
as  on  the  feast  of  the  Most  Holy  Trinity,  and  during 
its  octave.  —  Clement  XIV,  June  6,  1769. 

EJACULATION 

May  the  Heart  of  Jesus  in  the  Most  Blessed 
Sacrament  be  praised,  adored,  and  loved  with 
grateful  affection,  at  every  moment,  in  all  the 
tabernacles  of  the  world,  even  to  the  end  of 
time.  Amen. 

Indulgence  of  100  days,  once  a  day.  —  Pius  IX> 
Feb.  29,  1868. 

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TN  COMMEMORATION  OF  THE  LIVING 

(i)lE  humWy  Pray  an(*  earnestly  beseech 
Thee,  most  merciful  Father,  through 
Jesus  Christ,  Thy  Son,  Our  Lord,  to  look  with 
favor  upon  these  gifts,  which  we  present  to 
Thee  in  union  with  the  priest  at  the  altar,  to 
accept  and  to  bless  this  sacrifice  of  praise, 
thanksgiving,  and  propitiation,  which  we 
offer  Thee,  in  the  first  place,  for  Thy  holy 
Catholic  Church,  to  which  vouchsafe  to  grant 
peace  and  union  throughout  the  world. 

Bless  our  Holy  Father,  the  Pope,  our  bishops, 
priests,  Religious,  and  apostolic  missionaries^ 


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that  their  labor  in  the  propagation  of  the  Faith 
and  for  the  salvation  of  souls  may  be  fruitful. 

Lord,  through  the  merits  of  the  Sacred 
Heart  of  Jesus,  I  especially  recommend  to  Thee 
the  intentions  for  which  I  am  assisting  at  this 
Mass;  the  interests  of  my  relatives,  friends, 
and  benefactors ;  and  the  wants  of  all  those  for 
whom  I  have  promised  to  pray  and  for  whom 
I  am  bound  to  pray  in  justice  and  charity. 

I  beseech  Thee,  also,  to  bless  my  enemies, 
those  who  are  dying,  and  all  the  faithful  who 
are  in  the  state  of  grace ;  grant  us  the  gift 
of  perseverance  in  Thy  love. 

Finally,  I  recommend  to  Thy  goodness  and 
clemency  all  infidels,  heretics,  and  sinners. 
«  Vouchsafe  to  enlighten  and  strengthen  them, 
that  they  may  know  Thee  and  love  Thee  and  « 
serve  Thee  and  be  happy  with  Thee  forever 
in  heaven. 

PRAYER  TO  THE  MOST  SACRED  HEART  OF  JESUS 

ost  sacred  Heart  of  Jesus,  shower 
copiously  Thy  blessings  on  Thy  holy 
Church,  on  the  Supreme  Pontiff,  and  on  all 
the  clergy;  grant  perseverance  to  the  just, 
convert  sinners,  ehlighten  infidels,  bless  our 
parents,  friends,  and  benefactors;  assist  the 
dying,  liberate  the  souls  in  purgatory,  and 


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extend  over  all  hearts  the  sweet  empire  of 
Thy  love. 

Indulgence  of  300  days.  —  Pius  X,  June  16,  1906. 

PRAYER  IN  COMMEMORATION  OF  THE  SUFFERINGS  AND 
DEATH  OF  OUR  LORD 

Q  my  Lord  Jesus  Christ !  Who,  to  redeem 
the  world,  didst  vouchsafe  to  be  born 
among  men,  to  be  circumcised,  to  be  rejected 
and  persecuted  by  the  Jews,  to  be  betrayed 
by  the  traitor,  Judas,  with  a  kiss,  and  as  a 
lamb,  gentle  and  innocent,  to  be  bound  with 
cords,  and  dragged,  in  scorn,  before  the  tri- 
bunals of  Annas,  Caiphas,  Pilate,  and  Herod ; 
who  didst  suffer  Thyself  to  be  accused  by  t 
fajse  witnesses,  to  be  torn  by  the  scourge 
and  overwhelmed  with  opprobrium;  to  be 
spit  upon,  to  be  crowned  with  thorns,  buffeted, 
struck  with  a  reed,  blindfolded,  stripped  of 
Thy  garments ;  to  be  nailed  to  the  cross  and 
•  raised  on  it  between  two  thieves ;  to  be  given 
gall  and  vinegar  to  drink,  and  to  be  pierced 
with  a  lance ;  do  Thou,  O  T-rOrd,  by  these  Thy 
most  sacred  pains,  which  I,  all  unworthy, 
call  to  mind,  and  by  Thy  holy  cross  and 
death,  save  me  (and  thy  servant  N.  in  his 
agony1)  from  the  pains  of  hell,  and  vouch- 

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safe  to  bring  me  whither  Thou  didst  bring  the 
good  thief  who  was  crucified  with  Thee.  Who, 
with  the  Father  and  the  Holy  Ghost,  livest 
and  reignest,  God,  forever  and  ever.  Amen 

Our  Father,  Hail  Mary,  Glory  be  to  the  Father 
etc.,  five  times. 

The  Sovereign  Pontiff,  Pius  VII,  by  a  decree  of 
the  S.  Cong,  of  Indulgences,  Aug.  25,  1820,  granted 
to  all  the  faithful  who,  with  at  least  contrite  heart 
and  devotion,  shall  say  this  prayer,  and  the  Our 
Father,  the  Hail  Mary,  and  the  Glory  be  to  the  Father \ 
each  five  times,  an  indulgence  of  300  days,  once  a 
day. 

EJACULATION 

O  sweetest  Heart  of  Jesus  !  I  implore 

That  I  may  ever  love  Thee  more  and  mor* 

Indulgence  of  300  days,  every  time.  —  Pius  IX. 
Nov.  26,  1876. 

%i  tije  EWratum 

Look  at  the  sacred  Host  and  say  with  strong  faith, 
firm  hope,  tender  love,  and  earnest  devotion : 

/IDS  Xorfc  anfc  Oby  (Bob! 

His  Holiness,  Pope  Pius  X,  on  May  18,  1007, 
granted  an  indulgence  of  7  years  and  7  quarantines, 
to  all  the  faithful,  who,  at  the  Elevation  during  Mass, 
or  at  public  exposition  of  the  Blessed  Sacrament,  look 
at  the  sacred  Host  and  say :  H  My  Lord  and  my  God  I " 

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X  EJACULATIONS 

O  Sacrament  most  holy !  O  Sacrament 
divine ! 

All  praise  and  all  thanksgiving  be  every 
moment  Thine. 

Indulgence  of  100  days,  once  a  day ;  and  once  dur- 
ing each  Mass  to  all,  who,  at  the  elevation  of  both 
species,  shall  say  this  ejaculation. 

Saviour  of  the  world,  have  mercy  on  us  ! 

Indulgence  of  50  days,  once  a  day.  —  Leo  XIII, 
Feb.  21,  1801. 

Jesus,  my  God,  I  adore  Thee  here  present 
in  the  Sacrament  of  Thy  love. 

Indulgence  of  100  days,  while  genuflecting  before 
a  tabernacle  containing  the  Blessed  Sacrament,  and 
an  indulgence  of  300  days,  while  genuflecting  on  both 
knees  before  the  Blessed  Sacrament  exposed.  —  Pius 
X.  July  3,  1908. 

Deus  meus  et  omnia!    My  God  and  my  all! 

Indulgence  of  50  days,  each  time.  —  Leo  XIII, 
May  4,  1888. 

INVOCATION 

Y  God,  grant  that  I  may  love  Thee,  and 
be  the  only  reward  of  my  love  to  love 
Thee  always  more  and  more. 

Indulgence  of  100  days,  once  a  day.  — Leo  XIII, 
March  15,  1800. 

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£t  tfje  Elebatfon  of  tije  &acreo  Cijaltce 

T^ail,  saving  Victim,  offered  upon  the  scat 
fold  of  the  cross  for  me  and  for  the  whole 
human  race !  Hail,  Precious  Blood,  flowing 
from  the  wounds  of  our  crucified  Lord  Jesus 
Christ  and  washing  away  the  sins  of  the  whole 
world  !  Remember,  O  Lord,  Thy  servant, 
the  work  of  Thy  hands,  whom  Thou  hast 
redeemed  by  Thy  Precious  Blood. 

His  Holiness,  Leo  XIII,  by  a  rescript  of  the  Sacred 
Congregation  of  Indulgences,  June  30,  1893,  granted 
to  the  faithful  who  shall  recite  the  above  prayer  at  the 
Elevation  during  Holy  Mass,  an  indulgence  of  60 
days,  once  a  day. 

EJACULATION 

ternal  Father !  I  offer  Thee  the  precious 
blood  of  Jesus,  in  satisfaction  for  my  sins 
and  for  the  wants  of  holy  Church. 

Indulgence  of  100  days,  every  time.  —  Pius  VII, 
Sept.  22,  1817. 


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PRAYERS  FOR  THOSE  IN  THEIR  AGONY 

£\  most  merciful  Jesus,  lover  of  souls,  I  pray 
^  Thee  by  the  agony  of  Thy  most  Sacred 
Heart,  and  by  the  sorrows  of  Thy  immaculate 


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Mother,  wash  in  Thy  blood  the  sinners  of  the 
whole  world  who  are  now  in  their  agony,  and 
are  to  die  this  day.  Amen. 

V.  Heart  of  Jesus,  once  in  agony,  pity  the 
dying. 

Indulgence  of  100  days  every  time.  —  Pius  IX, 
Feb.  2,  1850. 

Commemoration  of  ttje  ffleao 

father  of  mercies,  in  the  name  of  Jesus, 
Thy  beloved  Son,  in  memory  of  His 
bitter  Passion  and  cruel  death,  in  virtue  of  the 
wound  of  His  Sacred  Heart,  and  in  considera- 
tion also  of  the  sorrows  of  the  immaculate 
heart  of  Mary,  of  the  heroic  deeds  of  all  the 
saints  and  of  the  torments  of  all  the  martyrs, 
I  implore  Thee  to  have  pity  on  the  souls  of  the 
faithful  departed  now  suffering  in  purgatory. 

To  Thy  mercy  I  recommend  especially  the 
souls  of  my  relatives,  friends,  and  benefactors, 
and  of  all  those  for  whom  I  have  promised  to 
pray. 

VERSICLES  IN  AID  OF  THE  HOLY  SOULS  IN  PURGATORY 

V.  Eternal  rest  give  unto  them,  0  Lord; 
R.  And  let  perpetual  light  shine  upon  them. 
Amen. 

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May  they  rest  in  peace.  Amen. 

Indulgence  of  300  days  for  each  recitation  of  these 
Versicles.  —  Pius  X,  Feb.  4,  1908. 

ACTS  OF  ADORATION,  THANKSGIVING,  REPARATION, 
AND  LOVE  IN  HONOR  OF  THE  BLESSED  SACRAMENT 

doramus      Te,  *//|*e  adore  Thee,  O 

ChrisU,  et  benedi-  Christ,    and  we 

cimus  Tibi.  bless  Thee. 

R.  Quia  per  sanctam  R.  Because    by  Thy 

crucem  Tuam  redemisti  holy  cross  Thou  hast  re- 

mundum.  deemed  the  world. 

*T*  adore  Thee,  eternal  Father,  and  I  give 
Thee  thanks  for  the  infinite  love  with 
which  Thou  didst  deign  to  send  Thy  only- 
begotten  Son  to  redeem  me,  and  to  become 
the  food  of  my  soul.  I  offer  Thee  all  the  acts 
of  adoration  and  thanksgiving  that  are  offered 
to  Thee  by  the  angels  and  saints  in  heaven, 
and  by  the  just  on  ^arth.  I  praise,  love,  and 
thank  Thee  with  all  the  praise,  love,  and 
thanksgiving  that  are  offered  to  Thee  by 
Thine  own  Son  in  the  Blessed  Sacrament; 
and  I  beg  Thee  to  grant  that  he  may  be  known, 
loved,  honored,  praised,  and  worthily  received 
by  all,  in  this  Most  Divine  Sacrament. 

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T  adore  Thee,  eternal  Son,  and  I  thank  Thee 
for  the  infinite  love  which  caused  Thee  to 
become  man  for  me,  to  be  born  in  a  stable,  to 
live  in  poverty,  to  suffer  hunger,  thirst,  heat, 
cold,  fatigue,  hardships,  contempt,  persecu- 
tions, the  scourging,  the  crowning  with  thorns, 
and  a  cruel  death  upon  the  hard  wood  of  the 
cross.  I  thank  Thee,  with  the  Church  militant 
and  triumphant,  for  the  infinite  love  with 
which  Thou  didst  institute  the  Most  Blessed 
Sacrament  to  be  the  food  of  my  soul. 

I  adore  Thee  in  all  the  consecrated  hosts 
throughout  the  whole  world,  and  I  return 
thanks  for  those  who  know  Thee  not,  and  who 
do  not  thank  Thee.  Would  that  I  were  able 
to  give  my  life  to  make  Thee  known,  loved, 
and  honored  by  all,  in  this  sacrament  of  love, 
and  to  prevent  the  irreverences  and  sacrileges 
that  are  committed  against  Thee !  I  love 
Thee,  divine  Jesus,  and  I  desire  to  receive 
Thee  with  all  the  purity,  love,  and  affection 
of  Thy  blessed  Mother,  and  with  the  love  and 
affection  of  Thy  own  most  pure  heart.  Grant 
O  most  amiable  spouse  of  my  soul !  in  coming 
to  me  in  this  Most  Holy  Sacrament,  that  I 
may  receive  all  the  graces  and  blessings  which 
Thou  dost  come  to  bestow  on  us,  and  let  me 
rather  die  than  receive  Thee  unworthily. 

Our  Father.  Hail  Mary,  Glory  be  to  the  Father, 

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"T*  adore  Thee,  eternal  Holy  Ghost,  and  I  give 
*^  Thee  thanks  for  the  infinite  love  with 
which  Thou  didst  work  the  ineffable  mystery 
of  the  Incarnation,  and  for  the  infinite  love 
with  which  Thou  didst  form  the  sacred  body 
of  Our  Lord  Jesus  Christ  out  of  the  most  pure 
blood  of  the  Blessed  Virgin  Mary,  become  in 
this  Sacrament  the  food  of  my  soul.  I  beg 
Thee  to  enlighten  my  mind,  and  to  purify 
my  heart  and  the  hearts  of  all  men,  that  all 
may  know  the  benefit  of  Thy  love,  and  receive 
worthily  this  Most  Blessed  Sacrament. 

Our  Father,  Hail  Mary,  Glory  be  to  the  Father. 


l£*  antum  ergo  sacramen- 
V!/  turn 
Veneremur  cernui : 

Et  antiquum  documen- 
tum 

Novo  cedat  ritui  : 

Praestat  fides  supplemen- 
tum 

Sensuum  defectui. 


*1^vown  in  adoration, 
AJ  falling, 

Lo!    the  sacred  Host 
we  hail ; 
Lo !   o'er  ancient  forms 
departing, 
Newer  rites  of  grace 
prevail : 
Faith  for  all  defects  sup- 
plying, 
Where  the  feeble  senses 
fail. 


Genitori  Genitoque, 
Laus  et  jubilatio, 


To  the  everlasting  Father, 
And  the  Son  who  reigns 
on  high, 

Salus,  honor,  virtus  quo-  With  the  Holy  Ghost  pro- 
que  ceeding 


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Sit  et  benedictio, 

Procedenti  ab  utroque 

Compar  sit  laudatio. 

Amen. 

V.  Panem  de  coelo  prae- 
stitisti  eis. 

R.  Omne  delectamen- 
tum  in  se  habentem. 

Oremus 


Forth  from  each  eter- 
nally, 

Be  salvation,  honor,  bless- 
ing, 

Might,  and  endless  maj- 
esty. Amen. 

V.  Thou  gavest  them 
bread  from  heaven. 

R.  And  therein  was 
sweetness  of  every  kind. 

Let  us  pray 


Deus,  qui  nobis  sub  f"\  God,  Who,  under 
sacramento  mira-  this  wonderful  sac- 
bili,  passionis  Tuae  memo-  rament,  hast  left  us  a 
riam  reliquisti:  tribue,  memorial  of  Thy  passion : 
quaesumus,  ita  nos  cor-  grant  us,  we  beseech  Thee, 
poris  et  sanguinis  Tui  so  to  venerate  the  sacred 
sacra  mysteria  venerari,  mysteries  of  Thy  body 
ut  redemptionis  Tuae  fruc-  and  blood,  that  we  may 
turn  in  nobis  jugiter  sen-  ever  feel  within  us  the 
tiamus.  Qui  vivis  et  reg-  fruit  of  Thy  redemption, 
nas,  etc.  Who  livest  and  reignest, 

world  without  end.  Amen. 

Indulgence  of  100  days  to  those  who  say  these 
prayers  at  any  time  before  the  Blessed  Sacrament,  and 
offer  supplications  for  the  welfare  of  the  Church,  for 
the  extirpation  of  heresy,  and  for  the  intention  of  our 
Holy  Father,  the  Pope.  —  Pius  VI,  Oct.  17,  1796. 


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Before  Communion 
St  tfje  mgnus  ffiet 


PRAYERS  TO  IMPLORE  PEACE 


Ant.  *T^VA  pacem,  Do- 
mine,  in  die- 
bus  nostris:  quia  non  est 
alius  qui  pugnet  pro  nobis, 
nisi  Tu,  Deus  noster. 

V.  Fiat  pax  in  virtute 
Tua. 

R.  Et  abundantia  in 
turribus  Tuis. 


Ant.  /^fiVE  peace,  O 
\S)  Lord  !  in  our 
days;  for  there  is  none 
other  that  fighteth  for  us, 
but  only  thou,  our  God. 

V.  Peace  be  in  Thy 
strength,  O  Lord ! 

R.  And  plenty  in  Thy 
strong  places. 


Oretnus 

^T^Veus,  a  quo  sancta 
\J  desideria,  recta  con- 
silia,  et  justa  sunt  opera : 
da  servis  Tuis  illam,  quam 
mundus  dare  non  potest, 
pacem :  ut  et  corda  nos- 
tra mandatis  Tuis  dedita, 
et  hostium  sublata  for- 
midine,  tempora  sint  tua 
protectione  tranquilla. 
Per  Christum  Dominum 
nostrum.  Amen. 


Let  us  pray 

OGod,  from  Whom 
come  all  holy  desires, 
all  right  counsels  and  just 
works:  grant  unto  us, 
Thy  servants,  that  peace 
which  the  world  cannot 
give,  that  our  hearts  may 
be  devoted  to  Thy  service, 
and  that,  delivered  from 
the  terror  of  our  enemies, 
we  may  pass  our  time  in 
peace  under  Thy  protec- 
tion. Through  Christ  our 
Lord.  Amen. 


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month,  to  those  who  shall  have  said  them,  at  least 
once  a  day,  for  a  whole  month,  on  any  day  when, 


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being  truly  penitent,  after  confession  and  communion, 
they  shall  visit  a  church,  and  pray  there,  for  some  time, 
for  the  intention  of  His  Holiness.  —  Pius  IX,  May  18, 
1848. 

£t  Sols  Communion 

AN  ACT  OF  SPIRITUAL  COMMUNION,  BY  ST.  ALPHONSUS 
DE  LIGUORI 

y  jesus,  I  believe  that  Thou  art  in  the 
Most  Holy  Sacrament.  I  love  Thee 
above  all  things,  and  I  long  for  Thee  in  my 
soul.  Since  I  can  not  receive  Thee  now 
sacramentally,  come  at  least  spiritually  into 
my  heart.  I  embrace  Thee  as  already  there 
and  unite  myself  wholly  to  Thee ;  never  per- 
mit me  to  be  separated  from  Thee. 

Jesus,  my  good,  my  sweet  love, 

Wound,  inflame  this  heart  of  mine. 

So  that  it  may  be  always  and  all  on  fire  for  Thee! 

Indulgence  of  60  days,  once  a  day.  —  Leo  XHL 
June  30,  1893. 

O Jesus,  sweetest  Love,  come  Thou  to  me; 
Come  down  in  all  Thy  beauty  unto  me; 
Thou  Who  didst  die  for  longing  love  of  me; 
And  never,  never  more  depart  from  me. 

Free  me,  O  beauteous  God,  from  all  but  Thee; 
Sever  the  chain  that  holds  me  back  from  Thee; 
Call  me,  O  tender  Love,  I  cry  to  Thee ; 
Thou  art  my  all!    O  bind  me  close  to  Thee. 

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Heart  of  Jesus,  burning  with  love  of  us, 
inflame  our  hearts  with  love  of  Thee. 

Indulgence  of  100  days,  once  a  day.  —  Leo  XIII, 
June  16,  1893. 

Sweet  Heart  of  Jesus,  be  my  love. 

Indulgence  of  300  days,  once  a  day.  —  Leo  XIII, 
May  21,  1892. 

O  sweetest  Heart  of  Jesus,  I  implore 
That  I  may  love  Thee  ever  more  and  more. 

Indulgence  of  300  days,  every  time.  —  Pius  IX, 
Nov.  26,  1876. 

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oul  of  Christ,  sanctify  me. 
Body  of  Christ,  save  me. 
Blood  of  Christ,  inebriate  me. 
Water  from  the  side  of  Christ,  wash  me. 
Passion  of  Christ,  strengthen  me. 
O  good  Jesus,  hear  me. 
Within  Thy  wounds  hide  me. 
Never  permit  me  to  be  separated  from  thee. 
From  the  malignant  enemy,  defend  me. 
In  the  hour  of  my  death,  call  me, 
And  bid  me  come  to  Thee, 
That  with  the  saints  I  may  praise  Thee 
Through  eternity.  Amen. 

Indulgence  of  300  days,  each  time.  —  Plus  IX,  Jan. 
9,  1854. 


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Prayer 

ee  where  Thy  boundless  love  has  reached, 
my  loving  Jesus !  Thou,  of  Thy  flesh 
ahd  precious  blood,  hast  made  ready  for  me 
a  banquet  whereby  to  give  me  all  Thyself. 
Who  drove  Thee  to  this  excess  of  love  for  me  ? 
Thy  Heart,  Thy  loving  Heart.  O  adorable 
Heart  of  Jesus,  burning  furnace  of  divine  love ! 
within  Thy  sacred  wound  take  Thou  my  soul ; 
in  order  that,  in  that  school  of  charity,  I  may 
learn  to  love  that  God  who  has  given  me  such 
wondrous  proofs  of  His  great  love.  Amen. 

Indulgence  of  100  days,  once  a  day.  —  Pius  VII, 
Feb.  9,  1818. 

PRAYER  TO  OVERCOME  EVIL  PASSIONS  AND  TO  BECOME 
A  SAINT 

"T^ear  Jesus,  in  the  Sacrament  of  the  Altar, 
r^  be  forever  thanked  and  praised.  Love, 
worthy  of  all  celestial  and  terrestrial  love ! 
Who,  out  of  infinite  love  for  me,  ungrateful 
sinner,  didst  assume  our  human  nature,  didst 
shed  Thy  most  precious  blood  in  the  cruel 
scourging,  and  didst  expire  on  a  shameful 
cross  for  our  eternal  welfare  !  Now,  illumined 
with  lively  faith,  with  the  outpouring  of  my 
whole  soul  and  the  fervor  of  my  heart,  I 


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humbly  beseech  Thee,  through  the  infinite 
merits  of  Thy  painful  sufferings,  give  me 
strength  and  courage  to  destroy  every  Qril 
passion  which  sways  my  heart,  to  bless  Thee 
in  my  greatest  afflictions,  to  glorify  Thee  by 
the  exact  fulfilment  of  my  duties,  supremely 
to  hate  all  sin,  and  thus  to  become  a  saint. 

Indulgence  of  100  days,  once  a  day.  —  Pius  IX, 
Jan.  1,  1866. 

tfje  Biessutfl 

ay  the  blessing  of  God  Almighty,  *  of 
the  Father,  and  of  the  Son,  and  of  the 
Holy  Ghost,  descend  upon  us  and  remain 
with  us  forever.  Amen. 
Blessed  be  the  Sacred  Heart  of  Jesus ! 
Bless  us,  0  Lord,  as  Thou  didst  bless  the 
little  children  and  again  Thy  disciples  at  Thy 
glorious  ascension  into  heaven,  so  that  we 
may  persevere  in  Thy  grace  and  be  numbered 
on  the  Last  Day  among  the  elect  whom  Thou 
wilt  call  the  blessed  of  Thy  Father,  and  invite 
into  Thy  eternal  Kingdom. 

Or 

AN  OFFERING 

ternal  Father  !  we  offer  Thee  the  most 
Precious  Blood  of  Jesus,  shed  for  us 
with  excessive  love  and  bitter  pain  from  the 


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wound  in  His  right  hand;  and,  through  its 
merits  and  its  might,  we  entreat  Thy  divine 
mijesty  to  grant  us  Thy  holy  benediction, 
that  thereby  we  may  be  defended  against 
all  our  enemies  and  freed  from  every  ill; 
while  we  say: 

Benedictio  Dei  omni-  {T)ay  the  blessing  of 
potentis,   Patris    et  God  Almighty, 

FiliL  et  Spiritus  Sancti,  Father,  and  Son,  and 
descendat  super  nos,  et  Holy  Ghost,  descend  upon 
maneat  semper.    Amen.      us,  and  remain  with  us 

forever.  Amen. 

Our  Father,  Hail  Mary,  Glory  he  to  the  Father. 

The  Sovereign  Pontiff,  Leo  XII,  by  a  rescript, 
Oct.  25,  1823,  granted  to  all  the  faithful,  every  time 
that,  with  at  least  contrite  heart  and  devotion,  they 
shall  say  this  offering,  with  the  Our  Father,  the  Hail 
Mary,  and  the  Glory  be  to  the  Father,  to  the  Most  Holy 
Trinity,  in  thanksgiving  for  blessings  received,  an 
indulgence  of  100  days,  and  a  plenary  indulgence, 
to  those  who  shall  have  said  it  daily,  for  a  month,  on 
any  day,  when,  after  confession  and  communion,  they 
shall  pray  for  the  intention  of  the  Sovereign  Pontiff. 

%t  tije  EnU  of  Jffltos 

(J)ay  the  Heart  of  Jesus  in  the  Most 
Blessed  Sacrament  be  praised,  adored, 
and  loved  with  giateful  affection,  at  every 


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moment,  in  all  the  tabernacles  of  the  world, 
even  to  the  end  of  time.  Amen. 

Indulgence  of  100  days,  once  a  day.  —  Pius  IX, 
Feb.  29,  1868.  " 

EJACULATION  OF  BLESSED  MARGARET  MARY 

heart  of  love,  I  place  all  my  trust  in 
Thee:  for  though  I  fear  all  things  from 

my  weakness,  I  hope  all  things  from  Thy 

mercies. 

Indulgence  of  300  days,  each  time.  —  Pius  X, 
Tune  3,  1908. 

RECOMMENDATION  TO  THE  BLESSED  VIRGIN  MARY. 
A  PIOUS  PRACTICE 

ost  Holy  Virgin,  Mother  of  the  Incar- 
nate Word,  treasure-house  of  grace 
and  refuge  of  sinners,  with  lively  faith  we 
have  recourse  to  thy  motherly  love,  and  ask 
of  thee  the  grace  of  ever  doing  God's  will 
&nd  thine.  In  thy  most  holy  hands  we 
place  our  hearts,  and  of  thee  we  ask  health 
of  body  and  soul ;  most  firmly  we  place  our 
trust  in  thee,  our  most  loving  Mother,  and 
with  lively  faith  we  pray  to  thee. 
Hail  Mary,  three  times. 


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Let  us  pray 

*|^|efend,  we  beseech  thee,  O  Lord  !  through 
the  intercession  of  the  blessed  Mary, 
ever  Virgin,  Thy  servants  from  all  infirmity ; 
and  mercifully  deign  to  guard  them,  prostrate 
in  the  sincerity  of  their  hearts  before  Thee, 
against  the  snares  of  the  enemy.  Through 
Christ  our  Lord.    R.  Amen. 

Indulgence  of  100  days,  once  a  day.  —  Leo  XII, 
Aug.  ii,  1824. 

PRAYER  OF  ST.  ALOYSIUS  GONZAGA  TO  THE  BLESSED 
VIRGIN 

/T\ost  holy  Mary,  ray  Lady,  to  thy  faith- 
ful  care  and  special  keeping  and  to  the 
bosom  of  thy  mercy,  to-day  and  every  day, 
and  particularly  at  the  hour  of  my  death,  I 
commend  my  soul  and  my  body:  to  thee  I  com- 
mit all  my  anxieties  and  miseries,  my  life  and 
the  end  of  my  life,  that  through  thy  most  holy 
intercession  and  by  thy  merits  all  my  actions 
may  be  directed  and  disposed  according  to  thy 
will  and  that  of  thy  divine  Son.  Amen. 

Indulgence  of  200  days,  once  a  day.  —  Leo  XIII, 
March  15,  1890. 


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EJACULATIONS 

Sweet  heart  of  Mary,  be  my  salvation  ! 

Indulgence  of  300  days,  every  time.  —  Pius  IX 
Sept.  30,  1852. 

Mary,  Mother  of  God  and  Mother  of  mercy, 
pray  for  me  and  for  the  departed. 

Indulgence  of  100  days,  once  a  day.  —  Leo  XIII, 
Dec.  15,  1883. 

O  Mary !  conceived  without  sin,  pray  for 
us  who  have  recourse  to  thee. 

Indulgence  of  100  days,  once  a  day.  —  Leo  XIII, 
March  15,  1884. 

O  Mary,  who  didst  come  into  this  world 
free  from  stain  !  obtain  of  God  for  me  that 
I  may  leave  it  without  sin. 

Indulgence  of  100  days,  once  a  day.  —  Pius  IX, 
March  27,  1863. 

ANTIPHON 

SANCTE  Michael  Arch-  "T^oly  Archangel  Mi- 
angele,  defende  nos  chael,  defend  us  in 

in  prcelio,  ut  non  pereamus  battle,  that  we  may  not 
in  tremendo  judicio.  perish  in  the  tremendous 

judgment. 

Indulgence  of  100  days,  once  a  day.  —  Leo  XIII. 
Aug.  19,  1893. 


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INVOCATIONS 

St.  Joseph,  reputed  father  of  Our  Lord 
Jesus  Christ,  and  true  spouse  of  Mary  ever 
Virgin,  pray  for  us. 

Indulgence  of  300  days,  once  a  day.  —  Leo  XIII, 
May  15,  1891. 

Bag  nos  innocuam,  Jo-  *Tp^  elp  us,  Joseph,  in  our 

seph,  decurrere  vi-  «-■— b  earthly  strife, 

tarn  E'er  to  lead  a  pure  and 

Sitque  tuo  semper   tuta  blameless  life, 
patrocinio. 

Indulgence  of  300  days,  once  a  day.  —  Leo  XIII, 
March  18,  1882. 


EJACULATORY  PRAYERS  TO  OBTAIN  A  GOOD  DEATH 

'Tesus,  Mary,  and  Joseph,  I  give  you  my 
heart  and  my  soul. 

Jesus,  Mary,  and  Joseph,  assist  me  in  my 
last  agony. 

Jesus,  Mary,  and  Joseph,  may  I  breathe 
forth  my  soul  in  peace  with  you. 

The  Sovereign  Pontiff,  Pius  VII,  by  a  decree  of  the 
S.  Congr.  of  Indulgences  April  28,  1807,  granted  to  all 
the  faithful,  every  time  that,  with  at  least  contrite 
heart  and  devotion,  they  shall  say  these  three  ejacula- 
tions, an  indulgence  of  300  days ;  and  an  indulgence 
of  100  days,  every  time  that,  with  the  same  disposi- 
tions, they  shall  say  one  of  these  ejaculations. 

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flDars 

Prayers  Intertwined  with  Reflections  on  the 
Mysteries  of  the  Life  of  Our  Lord  and  oj 
His  Holy  Mother 

*¥*n  the  name  of  the  Father,  and  of  the  Son, 
and  of  the  Holy  Ghost.  Amen. 

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f  \  my  God,  I  humbly  prostrate  myself  before 
Thee,  to  assist  at  the  Holy  Sacrifice  of 
the  Mass,  and  to  adore  Thee,  my  sovereign 
Lord,  in  the  great  mystery  of  the  Passion  and 
death  of  Thy  Son.  I  praise  and  glorify  Thee 
in  union  with  the  holy  and  immaculate  Vir- 
gin Mary,  whom  Thou  hast  sanctified  and 
preserved  from  all  stain  of  original  sin,  and 
hast  ordained  to  be  the  Mother  of  Thy  only- 
begotten  Son,  my  Lord  and  Redeemer.  Grant 
that  I  and  all  these  faithful  here  present  may 
assist  at  the  celebration  of  this  mystery  of 
love  with  humility  and  purity  of  heart,  with 
that  reverence,  fervor,  and  devotion  with 
which  Mary,  the  blessed  Mother  of  Jesus 
Christ,  prayed  to  Thee  during  the  many 
years  she  remained  in  the  Temple;  but  par- 


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ticularly  when  she  received  the  message  of 
the  angel,  who,  in  Thy  name,  saluted  her  — 
"full  of  grace,  and  blessed  amongst  women." 

Holy  Mary,  Mother  of  God,  and  Queen  of 
heaven  and  earth  !  to  thee  we,  poor  banished 
children  of  Eve,  have  recourse.  I  intend  to 
assist  at  this  Holy  Sacrifice  in  thanksgiving 
to  God  the  Father  for  having  predestined 
thee  His  chosen  daughter ;  to  the  eternal  Son 
for  having  made  thee  His  beloved  Mother; 
to  the  Holy  Ghost  for  having  sanctified  thee 
His  cherished  spouse.  Pray  for  me  and  for 
all  thy  servants.  Obtain  that  I  may  partici- 
pate in  the  fruits  of  the  Passion  and  death  of 
thy  beloved  Son,  Jesus  Christ,  Our  Lord  and 
Redeemer. 

EJACULATIONS 

Blessed  be  the  holy  and  immaculate  Con- 
ception of  the  most  Blessed  Virgin  Mary, 
Mother  of  God. 

Indulgence  of  300  days  each  time.  —  Leo  XIII, 
Sept.  10, 1878. 

O  Mary,  conceived  without  sin,  pray  for  us 
who  have  recourse  to  thee ! 

Indulgence  of  100  days,  once  a  day.  —  Leo  XIII, 
March  15,  1884, 


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^""^  infinite  Creator  and  merciful  God ! 

Thou  hast  been  pleased,  by  the  Incarna- 
tion of  Thy  only-begotten  Son,  to  repair  the 
losses  caused  by  the  disobedience  of  our  first 
parents;  Thou  didst  send  the  angel  Gabriel 
to  that  chosen  maid  who,  by  becoming  the 
Mother  of  the  Redeemer,  crushed  the  infernal 
serpent's  head,  and  brought  salvation  to  all 
mankind.    Do  Thou,  O  Lord;  give  ear  to  our 
humble  prayers,  and  grant  that  we,  who 
firmly  believe  that  Thy  eternal  Son  became 
man  in  the  chaste  womb  of  the  Blessed  Virgin 
Mary,  and  that  she  is,  therefore,  truly  the 
Mother  of  God,  may  be  helped  by  her  inter- 
cession.   I  adore  Thee,  O  my  God,  in  this 
profound  mystery,  the  fruits  whereof  were 
first  felt  by  the  Precursor,  who,  at  the  words 
of  Mary's  salutation  to  St.  Elizabeth,  was 
sanctified  in  his  mother's  womb.   Let  us  give 
praise  to  God,  for  He  is  good,  and  His  mercy 
endureth  forever.    My  soul  doth  magnify  the 
Lord ;  my  spirit  rejoiceth  in  God  my  Saviour  ! 
But  I  am  unworthy,  0  Lord,  of  Thy  favoes. 
How  can  I  dare  to  appear  before  Thee,  0*niy 
God?  ■  <  . 

I  confess  to  Almighty  God,  to  the  blessed 
and  immaculate  Mary,  ever  Virgin,  to  holy 


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Michael  the  Archangel,  to  St.  John  the  Baptist, 
to  the  holy  apostles  Peter  and  Paul,  and  to  all 
the  saints,  that  I  have  sinned  in  thought, 
word,  and  deed,  through  my  fault,  through 
my  fault,  through  my  most  grievous  fault. 
Therefore  I  beseech  the  blessed  and  immacu- 
late Mary,  ever  Virgin,  blessed  Michael  the 
archangel,  blessed  John  the  Baptist,  the  holy 
apostles  Peter  and  Paul,  and  all  the  saints, 
to  pray  to  the  Lord  our  God  for  me. 

May  the  almighty  God  have  mercy  on 
me,  forgive  me  my  sins,  and  bring  me  to 
everlasting  life.  Amen. 

May  the  almighty  and  merciful  Lord  grant 
me  pardon,  absolution,  and  remission  of  all 
my  sins.  Amen. 

To  thee,  O  merciful  Queen  of  heaven  and 
earth,  I  have  recourse.  It  has  never  been 
heard  that  any  one  invoked  thee  and  was 
forsaken.  Plead  for  me  before  thy  divine 
Son  and  obtain  for  me  the  pardon  of  my  sins. 


at  tfjr  Jnirott 

*^ail,  holy  Mother,  who  didst  bring  forth 
the  King  who  reigns  over  heaven  and 
earth  forever !  Hail,  Mary,  full  of  grace ! 
the  Lord  is  with  thee;  blessed  art  thou 
amongst  women,  and  blessed  is  the  fruit  of 


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thy  womb,  Jesus.  Holy  Mary,  Mother  of 
God,  pray  for  us  sinners,  now  and  at  the  hour 
of  our  death.  Amen. 

3t  tfje  Itgrie  Eletson 

Lord,  have  mercy  upon  us;  Christ,  have 
mercy  upon  us ;  Lord,  have  mercy  upon  us ! 

EJACULATION  OF  ST.  PHILIP  NERI  . 

Virgin  Mother  of  God,  Mary,  pray  to  Jesus 
for  me. 

An  indulgence  of  50  days,  once  a  day.  —  Leo  XIII, 
March  29, 1894. 

at  tfje  Gloria  in  Exrelsis 

lory  be  to  God  on  high,  and  peace  on 
earth  to  men  of  good  will.  O  my  God, 
I  unite  my  praises  with  those  which  the 
heavenly  spirits  sang  to  Thee  on  that  night, 
when  Thy  beloved  Son,  made  man,  was  born 
of  the  Virgin  Mary  in  the  stable  of  Bethle- 
hem. My  heart  is  full  of  gladness,  because 
for  my  salvation  the  Word  of  God  was  made 
man,  and  dwelt  among  men.  Glory,  praise, 
and  adoration  be  to  God  the  Father,  to  God 
the  Son,  and  to  God  the  Holy  Ghost ;  three 


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Persons  in  one  God.  O  holy  Virgin  Manr% 
thou  art  the  glorious  Mother  of  my  Redeems 
Remember  the  joy  of  thy  immaculate  and 
maternal  heart,  when  for  the  first  time  thou 
didst  behold,  adore,  and  embrace  thy  God 
and  thy  infant  Son  in  the  stable  of  Bethle- 
hem. O  blessed  Mother  of  God,  pray  to  thy 
Son  that  I  may  be  made  partaker  of  the  joy 
of  heaven.  Amen. 


COLLECT  OF  THE  BLESSED  VIRGIN.     FROM  THE  VOTIVE 
MASS  OF  THE  BLESSED  VIRGIN  MARY 

Let  us  pray 

/£f  rant,  we  beseech  Thee,  O  Lord  God,  that 
we  Thy  servants  may  enjoy  perpetual 
health  of  mind  and  body ;  and  by  the  glorious 
intercession  of  the  blessed  Mary,  ever  Virgin, 
may  be  delivered  from  present  sadness  and 
enjoy  eternal  gladness.  Through  Our  Lord 
Jesus  Christ,  etc. 

FOR  THE  CHURCH 

T""Iisten,  in  thy  clemency,  we  beseech  thee, 
O  Lord,  to  the  prayers  of  thy  Church:  do 
thou  bring  to  naught  all  the  assaults  of  her  en- 
emies; make  to  cease  all  false  teaching;  and  en- 
able her  to  serve  thee  in  freedom  and  in  safetv. 


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FOR  THE  POPE 

O  lord  God,  the  Shepherd  and  Ruler  of  all 
the  faithful,  mercifully  regard  Thy  serv- 
ant N.,  whom  Thou  hast  appointed  pastor 
over  Thy  Church,  and  grant,  we  beseech  Thee, 
that  he  may  edify,  both  by  word  and  example, 
those  who  are  under  his  charge,  and  that,  with 
the  flock  entrusted  to  him,  he  may  arrive  at 
eternal  happiness.  Through  Christ  our  Lord. 
Amen. 

&t  tfte  Epistle 

lmighty  and  merciful  God,  Who  never 
ceasest  to  direct  our  hearts  to  the  knowl- 
edge of  Thy  law,  to  instruct  us  through  the 
ministry  of  Thy  holy  Church,  grant  that  we 
may  faithfully  attend  to  the  lessons  of  salva- 
tion which  Thou  givest  us.  May  Thy  holy 
word  fructify  in  the  soil  of  our  hearts;  may 
our  souls  be  guided  by  Thy  holy  law  and 
directed  to  the  possession  of  Thee.  O  God, 
have  mercy  on  us,  and  bring  us  to  Thee,  as 
by  the  appearance  of  a  miraculous  star  Thou 
didst  bring  the  Wise  Men  to  the  stable  of 
Bethlehem,  where  they  found 'and  adored  the 
Saviour  in  the  arms  of  the  Blessed  Virgin 
Mary,  His  holy  Mother,  and  offered  Him, 
with  their  hearts,  their  mysterious  presents. 


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O  blessed  Mary,  obtain  for  us  the  grace  to 
follow  the  inspirations  of  the  Holy  Ghost, 
and  amid  the  perils  that  beset  our  path  in  this 
world  to  direct  our  steps  in  the  way  of  salva- 
tion. 

ail,  thou  Star  of  ocean ! 
rLfc  Portal  of  the  sky ! 
Ever  Virgin  Mother 
Of  the  Lord  most  High ! 

Show  thyself  a  Mother ; 

Offer  Him  our  sighs, 
Who  for  us  Incarnate 

Did  not  thee  despise. 

Virgin  of  all  virgins ! 

To  thy  shelter  take  us ; 
Gentlest  of  the  gentle ! 

Chaste  and  gentle  make  us. 

Still  as  on  we  journey, 

Help  our  weak  endeavor ; 
Till  with  thee  and  Jesus 

We  rejoice  forever. 


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/T)Y  dear  Redeemer,  I  give  Thee  thanks  for 
the  inestimable  favor  Thou  hast  be- 
stowed upon  me,  by  calling  me  to  the  knowl- 
edge of  Thy  holy  Gospel,  and  making  me  a 
child  of  the  One,  Holy,  Catholic,  and  Apostolic 


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Church.  I  believe  and  confess  all  and  each 
of  the  articles  of  faith  which  Thou  hast  re- 
vealed to  Thy  Church,  and  which  the  same 
holy  Church  teaches.  I  am  ready,  if  it  be 
Thy  will,  to  shed  the  last  drop  of  my  blood 
for  my  faith.  I  return  Thee  thanks  for 
that  love  which  prompted  Thee  to  leave 
to  Thy  Church  in  the  Holy  Sacrament  of  the 
altar  Thy  body  and  blood,  Thy  soul  and 
divinity.  I  believe,  O  Lord,  that  Thou  art 
really  present  in  the  Holy  Eucharist.  When 
with  the  eyes  of  faith  I  see  my  Lord  upon  the 
altar,  I  can  say:  "Now,  O  Lord,  let  Thy 
servant  depart  in  peace,  for  my  eyes  have  seen 
Thy  salvation."  0  Mary,  my  dear  Mother, 
thou  didst  bring  thy  holy  Son  to  the  Temple, 
and  didst  offer  Him  to  the  eternal  Father.  The 
holy  man  Simeon  received  Jesus  in  his  arms 
from  thy  hands.  Oh,  bring  my  Saviour  inta 
my  poor  heart,  that  I  may  love  nothing  else 
but  Him  and  that  I  may  please  thee.  Amen. 


*¥^oly  Father,  almighty  and  eternal  God, 
'  accept  from  the  hands  of  Thy  minister 
the  spotless  Host  which  he  offers  Thee  in 
the  name  of  the  Church,  for  the  honor,  glory, 
and  adoration  of  Thy  divine  Majesty,  in 


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memory  of  the  nativity,  life,  sufferings,  death, 
resurrection,  and  ascension  of  Our  Lord  Jesus 
Christ,  and  in  honor  of  the  Blessed  Virgin 
Mary,  and  of  all  the  saints.  In  the  spirit  of 
humility  and  with  a  contrite  heart  I  now  offer 
to  Thee,  O  Lord,  this  bread  and  wine,  which, 
through  the  words  of  consecration  which  Christ 
our  Lord  instituted  at  the  Last  Supper,  will 
be  changed  into  the  body  and  blood  of  Thy 
divine  Son,  our  Saviour.  Come,  O  almighty 
and  eternal  God,  the  Sanctifier,  and  bless  this 
sacrifice  prepared  for  the  praise  and  glory  of 
Thy  holy  name.  Receive,  O  Lord,  this  sacrifice 
to  the  praise  and  glory  of  Thy  infinite  Majesty, 
to  our  benefit,  and  to  that  of  the  whole  Church, 
and  also  to  the  honor  of  the  blessed  Mother 
of  Jesus  Christ,  that  she  may  vouchsafe  to 
intercede  for  us  in  heaven,  whose  memory 
we  celebrate  on  earth.  Through  Christ  our 
Lord*  Amen. 

O  merciful  God,  direct  and  assist  me  in  the 
dangers  of  this  life,  as  Thou  didst  direct  Mary, 
the  blessed  Mc>ther  of  Jesus,  and  her  pure 
spouse,  St.  Joseph,  in  their  flight  intoJEgypt. 
O  Lord,  save  Thy  servants,  who  reposq  all 
their  confidence  in  Thee,  and  who  honor  ^Thy 
blessed  Mother. 


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(|)ay  this  oblation  procure  us  peace  and 
happiness  here  and  hereafter,  through 
the  intercession  of  the  Blessed  Virgin  Mary. 


*je>ROTECT  us,  O  Lord,  who  worship  round 
Thine  Altar ;  ever  cleaving  to  divine 
things,  may  we  at  all  times  render  an  ac- 
ceptable service  to  Thee. 


ook  favorably,  we  beseech  Thee,  0  Lord, 


r^-^  upon  the  gifts  we  offer;  and  do  thou 
guide  and  protect  at  all  times  N.,  thy  servant, 
whom  thou  hast  appointed  chief  shepherd 
over  thy  Church. 


*T*t  is  truly  meet  and  just,  right  and  profitable 
"  for  us  at  all  times,  and  in  all  places,  to  give 
thanks  to  Thee,  O  Lord,  the  Holy  One,  the 
Father  Almighty,  the  Everlasting  God;  be- 
cause by  the  Mystery  of  the  Word  made  flesh, 
from  Thy  brightness  a  new  light  hath  risen 
to  nhine  on  the  eyes  of  our  souls,  in  order  that* 


FOR  THE  CHURCH 


FOR  THE  POPE 


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God  becoming  visible  to  us,  we  may  be  borne 
upward  to  the  love  of  things  invisible.  And 
therefore  with  the  Angels  and  Archangels, 
with  the  Thrones  and  Dominations  and  with 
all  the  array  of  the  heavenly  host  we  sing 
a  hymn  to  thy  glory,  and  unceasingly  repeat : 
Holy,  Holy,  Holy,  Lord  God  of  Sabaoth; 
the  heavens  and  the  earth  are  full  of  Thy 
glory.  Hosanna  in  the  highest.  Blessed  is 
He  that  cometh  in  the  name  of  the  Lord. 
Hosanna  in  the  highest. 


£t  tfjt  Canon 

^JOTlmighty  God,  Thy  beloved  Son  and  my 
^  Lord  Jesus  Christ  has  commanded  me, 
by  His  word  and  example,  to  be  always 
occupied  with  the  things  that  are  Thine. 
It  was  in  the  Temple  that  His  blessed  Mother 
and  St.  Joseph  found  Him  on  the  third  day 
after  His  departure  from  them.  Grant  that 
I  may  never  depart  from  Thee  by  sin.  But 
if  I  ever  have  the  misfortune  of  forfeiting  Thy 
holy  grace,  I  will  sue  again  for  mercy  in  the 
Sacrament  of  Penance.  Pray  for  me,  O 
glorious  Mother  of  God,  and  be  my  advocate 
before  thy  Son.  At  thy  suggestion  He 
changed,  in  Cana  of  Galilee,  water  into  wine ; 
beg  of  Him  to  change  my  heart,  too,  to  purify 


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and  sanctify  it,  that  it  may  be  worthy  of  Him 
forever. 

0  my  God,  when  Mary  pronounced  these 
words:  '  *  Behold  the  handmaid  of  the  Lord, 
be  it  done  unto  me  according  to  Thy  word," 
Thy  only-begotten  Son  became  incarnate  in 
her  womb.  In  like  manner  at  the  words  of 
consecration,  which  are  about  to  be  pro- 
nounced by  Thy  minister,  the  same  Jesus 
Christ,  Thy  Son,  descends  on  our  altars,  and 
miraculously  changes  the  substance  of  bread 
and  wine  into  His  body  and  blood,  soul  and 
divinity.  I  humbly  adore  Thee,  O  loving  Sa- 
viour, in  this  mystery  of  Thy  love.  Through 
that  divine  charity  which  moved  Thee  to 
utter  those  consoling  words  a  few  moments 
before  "  the  institution  of  this  Sacrament, 
"With  desire  I  "have  desired  to  eat  this  pasch 
with  you  before  I  suffer,"  I  beg  of  Thee  to 
have  mercy  on  me,  and  to  forgive  me  my  sins. 
Help  me  in  my  necessities,  strengthen  me 
against  the  enemies  of  my  soul,  and  grant 
me  the  grace  I  stand  in  need  of  to  secure 
my  eternal  salvation. 

1  pray  to  Thee  also,  O  Lord,  for  Thy  holy 
Church,  for  our  Holy  Father  the  Pope,  for  our 
bishops,  and  all  pastors  of  souls ;  for  my 
parents,  relatives,  benefactors,  friends,  and 
enemies.    Grant   Thy   particular  blessings 


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to  the  pious  clients  of  Thy  blessed  Mother. 
Bless  the  poor,  the  sick,  and  those  who  are 
in  their  agony.  Have  mercy  on  those  who 
have  recommended  themselves  to  my  prayers, 
and  pour  down  Thy  blessings  upon  all  those  for 
whom  I  have  promised  to  pray.  Grant  peace 
and  concord  to  all  nations.  Convert  poor 
sinners,  enlighten  infidels,  and  bring  back 
heretics  from  the  ways  of  error.  May  all 
be  united  in  one  fold,  under  one  Shepherd, 
Jesus  Christ,  the  true  Pastor  of  souls. 

Holy  Mary,  thy  divine  Son  now  comes  upon 
the  altar.  Present  to  Him  my  lowly  adora- 
tion. 0  my  Jesus,  come ;  my  Saviour,  come. 
Receive  the  prayers  I  offer  Thee  through  the 
hands  of  Thy  blessed  Mother,  Come,  O 
Lord  Jesus.  With  the  angels  who  are  pros- 
trate before  the  altar,  I  exclaim:  Holy,  holy, 
holy,  Hosanna  to  Him  Who  cometh  from  the 
highest  heavens  —  ever  blessed  be  His  Name? 

3t  tijc  Eictoatton 

Cast  a  look  of  adoration  and  love  upon  the  sacred 
Host,  when  it  is  elevated  by  the  priest ;  then  incline 
your  head  devoutly,  and  say : 

Oby  Xorb  an&      (Bob ! 

Indulgence  of  7  years  and  7  quarantines.  —  Pius  X, 
May  18,  1007. 

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I see  upon  the  altar  placed 
The  Victim  of  the  greatest  love, 
Let  all  the  earth  below  adore, 

And  join  the  heavenly  choirs  above: 
Sweet  Sacrament,  we  Thee  adore, 
Oh!  make  us  love  Thee  more  and  more* 

Jesus!  dear  Pastor  of  the  flock 

That  crowds  in  love  about  Thy  feet, 
Our  voices  yearn  to  praise  Thee,  Lord, 

And  joyfully  Thy  presence  greet: 
Sweet  Sacrament,  we  Thee  adore, 
Oh!  make  us  love  Thee  more  and  more. 

ail  to  Thee !  true  Body,  sprung 
From  the  Virgin  Mary's  womb  I 
.   The  same  that  on  the  Cross  was  hung, 
And  bore  for  man  the  bitter  doom ! 

Thou, whose  side  was  pierced,  and  flow'd 
Both  with  water  and  with  blood ; 
Suffer  us  to  taste  of  Thee, 
In  our  life's  last  agony. 

Son  of  Mary,  Jesu  blest ! 
Sweetest,  gentlest,  holiest ! 

EJACULATIONS 

Sweet  Heart  of  Jesus,  be  my  love  ! 
Sweet  Heart  of  Mary,  be  my  salvation  f 


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SUPPLICATION 

my  God,  I  am  unworthy  to  appear  before 
^  Thee.  I  acknowledge  my  misery  and 
poverty.  Thou  art  the  fountain  of  all  grace 
and  the  source  of  all  good.  Thy  beloved  Son 
has  commanded  me  to  pray  to  Thee,  and  to 
call  Thee  by  the  consoling  name  of  Father. 
Therefore  I  prostrate  myself  with  confidence 
before  Thee,  and  present  to  Thee  my  humble 
supplication  through  the  same  Lord  Jesus 
Christ,  Who  makes  intercession  for  me( 
Grant  me  a  lively  faith,  a  firm  and  constant 
hope,  and  an  ardent  charity,  toward  Thee  and 
my  neighbor.  Give  me  strength  to  subdue  my 
passions  and  to  overcome  the  enemies  of  my 
soul.  Grant  me  a  humble  resignation  to  Thy 
holy  will  in  the  adversities  of  this  life ;  and, 
above  all,  the  gift  of  final  perseverance  in  Thy 
love  and  service.  Through  Christ  our  Lord. 
Amen. 


3t  tije  Mtmtnta  for  tip  Beai 

TFvave  mercy  also,  O  Lord,  on  the  souls  of 
•  the  faithful  departed  —  on  the  souls  of 
my  parents,  benefactors,  relatives,  friends,  and 
all  those  for  whom  I  have  promised  to  pray. 
Remember,  O  Lord,  those  who,  while  on  earth, 

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were  most  devoted  to  Thy  blessed  Mother. 
Eternal  rest  give  unto  them,  O  Lord;  and 
let  perpetual  light  shine  upon  them.  May 
they  rest  in  peace.  Amen. 

Mary,  Mother  of  sorrows,  intercede  for  our 
departed  friends ;  pray  for  all  the  holy  souls 
in  purgatory. 

EJACULATION 

Mary,  Mother  of  God  and  Mother  of  mercy, 
pray  for  me  and  for  the  departed. 

Indulgence  of  100  days,  once  a  day.  —  Leo  XIII, 
Dec.  15,  1883. 

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Our  Father. 

O  my  Redeemer !  Thou  hast  commanded 
me  by  word  and  example  to  forgive  my 
enemies.  I  forgive  them  most  heartily  for 
the  love  of  Thee.  Grant  them,  O  Lord,  all 
the  graces  and  blessings  that  are  necessary 
for  their  spiritual  and  temporal  welfare. 
Now,  my  Saviour,  as  I  have  done  what  Thou 
hast  commanded,  do  Thou  fulfil  what  Thou 
hast  promised,  and  forgive  me  my  sins. 

Thou  didst  not  forget  me,  O  sweet  Jesus, 
even  in  Thy  agony.    Before  expiring  on  the 


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cross  Thou  didst  leave  me  Thy  sorrowful 
and  afflicted  Mother  to  be  my  Mother  also. 
"Behold  thy  son  — behold  thy  Mother." 
I  return  Thee  thanks,  O  my  Saviour,  for  this 
inestimable  favor.  And  thou,  my  tender 
Mother,  thou  hast  begotten  me  at  the  foot 
of  the  cross.  I  am  the  child  of  thy  sorrow. 
Take  me  under  thy  protection.  Teach  me 
to  love  Jesus  and  direct  me  how  to  serve  Him 
faithfully.  O  Mary,  my  Mother,  how  happy 
am  I  in  the  glorious  privilege  of  being  thy 
child !  Show  thyself  a.  tender  Mother  to  me 
in  life  and  in  death.  Amen. 


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AN  ACT  <?F  SPIRITUAL  COMMUNION 

/T\y  dear  Lord  and  Saviour,  though  I  am 
but  a  sinful  servant,  I  approach  Thee 
with  confidence,  for  Thou  hast  said  in  Thy 
goodness  and  mercy:  4 'Come  to  Me,  all  you 
that  labor  and  are  burdened,  and  I  will 
refresh  you."  Thou  wilt  not  despise  a  con- 
trite and  humble  heart.  I  am  truly  sorry 
for  having  offended  Thee  by  my  sins,  be- 
cause Thou  art  infinitely  good.  I  have 
wounded  Thy  Sacred  Heart  by  foolishly 
resisting  Thy  holy  will  and  transgressing  Thy 


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commandments;  but  I  love  Thee  now  with 
my  whole  heart  and  above  all  things.  I  adore 
Thee,  truly  present  on  the  altar.  I  have  a 
great  desire,  dear  Jesus,  to  receive  Thee  in 
holy  communion,  and  since  I  can  not  now 
approach  the  Holy  Table  to  be  united  to 
Thee  in  the  Blessed  Sacrament,  I  beseech 
Thee  most  earnestly  to  come  to  me  at  least 
spiritually  and  to  refresh  my  soul  with  the 
sweetness  of  Thy  grace. 

Come,  my  Lord,  my  God,  and  my  All. 
Come  to  me,  and  let  me  never  again  be  sepa- 
rated from  Thee  by  sin.  I  wish  to  become 
like  to  Thee.  Teach  me  Thy  blessed  ways; 
help  me  with  Thy  grace  to  practise  meekness, 
humility,  purity,  charity,  and  all  the  virtues 
of  Thy  Sacred  Heart. 

Oh,  Thou  Lamb  of  God!  Who  takest 
away  the  sins  of  the  world,  take  away  from 
me  whatever  may  hurt  me  and  displease  Thee. 
With  St.  Francis  of  Assisi,  I  pray :  May  the 
fire  of  Thy  love  consume  my  soul,  so  that  I 
may  die  to  self  and  the  world  for  the  love  of 
Thee,  Who  hast  vouchsafed  to  die  on  the 
cross  for  the  love  of  me ! 

Jesus,  I  consecrate  to  Thee  my  heart  with 
all  its  affections,  my  soul  with  all  its  powers, 
and  my  body  with  all  its  senses.  In  union 
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the  heavenly  Father's  will.  I  will  ever  be 
mindful  of  the  presence  of  my  God  and  strive 
to  be  perfect.  Bless  me  in  life  and  in  death 
that  I  may  praise  Thee  forever  in  heaven. 

EJACULATION 

Our  Lady  of  the  Most  Blessed  Sacrament, 
pray  for  us ! 

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/T)y  loving  Saviour,  after  having  suffered 
for  three  hours  the  most  cru^l  agony; 
after  having  accomplished  all  that  had  been 
foretold  of  Thee,  Thou  didst  expire  on  the 
cross.  All  nature  trembled  at  Thy  death. 
The  rocks  were  split  asunder  —  and  yet, 
alas,  my  ungrateful  heart  is  insensible.  I 
have,  by  my  sins,  been  Thy  heartless  execu- 
tioner. O  my  Redeemer,  how  can  I  dare  to 
stand  before  Thee  ?  But  Thou  didst  pardon 
the  penitent  thief ;  and  this  inspires  me  with 
the  hope  that  Thou  wilt  pardon  me  also,  and 
admit  me,  like  him,  to  the  enjoyment  of  Thy 
happy  kingdom. 

O  Mary,  Queen  of  martyrs,  through  the 
sorrow  which  overwhelmed  thy  heart  at  the 
foot  of  the  cross,  while  thou  wert  witnessing 
the  last  gainful  act  of  Our  Saviour's  Passion 


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—  through  the  anguish  thou  elidst  feel  when 
thou  didst  accompany  His  sacred  body  to 
the  tomb,  and  the  desolation  thou  didst  ex- 
perience on  thy  return,  I  beseech  thee  to 
obtain  that  His  Passion  and  thy  sorrows  may 
be  ever  engraven  on  my  heart,  that  I  may 
never  cease  to  deplore  my  sins,  which  were 
the  cause  of  His  death  and  of  thy  anguish. 

©id  me  bear,  O  Mother  blessed  ! 
On  my  heart  the  wounds  impressed, 
Suffered  by  the  Crucified. 
O  thou  Mother !  fount  of  love ! 
Touch  my  spirit  from  above, 
Make  my  heart  with  thine  accord ; 
Make  me  feel  as  thou  hast  felt ; 
Make  my  soul  to  glow  and  melt 
With  the  love  of  Christ  my  Lord. 

3t  tije  iPostcommunton 

^Raving  received,  O  Lord,  what  is  designed 
*  to  advance  our  salvation,  grant  that 
we  may  be  always  protected  by  the  patronage 
of  the  blessed  Mary,  ever  Virgin,  in  whose 
honor  we  have  offered  this  sacrifice  to  Thy 
divine  Majesty. 


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^OR  THE  CHURCH 


2TZT*e  beseech  Thee,  O  Lord,  to  look  with 
favor  upon  Thy  people,  who  cry  unto 
Thee  in  their  affliction,  and  for  the  glory  of 
Thy  name  to  help  us  in  our  tribulations. 


V.  Oremus  pro  Ponti-      V.  Let  us  pray  for  our 


R.  Dominus  conservet  R.  The  Lord  preserve 

eum,  et  vivificet  eum,  et  him,  and  give  him  life, 

beatum  faciat  eum  in  ter-  and  make  him  blessed 

ra,  et  non  tradat  eum  in  upon  earth,  and  deliver 

animam  inimicorum  ejus,  him  not  up  to  the  will  of 


Our  Father  and  Hail  Mary. 

Indulgence  of  300  days,  once  a  day.  —  Pius  IX, 
Nov.  26,  1876. 

PRAYERS  FOR  THE  PROPAGATION  OF  THE  FAITH  | 


^ook  down,  O  God  our  Protector,  and  be- 


*^  hold  the  face  of  Thy  Christ,  Who  gave 
Himself  for  the  redemption  of  all  mankind; 
and  grant  that,  from  the  rising  of  the  sun  unto 
the  setting  thereof,  Thy  Name  may  be  magni- 
fied among  the  nations,  and  that  in  everyplace 
a  clean  oblation  may  be  sacrificed  and  offered 
in  Thy  Name.  Amen. 


FOR  THE  POPE 


fice  nostro,  N. 


Pontiff,  N. 


his  enemies. 


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&t  tfje  Blessing 

*T^oly  and  adorable  Trinity,  Father,  Son, 
and  Holy  Ghost,  to  Thee  be  honor, 
praise,  and  glory.  May  this  blessing,  which 
I  humbly  receive  from  the  hands  of  Thy 
minister,  be  an  anticipation  of  that  one  which 
I  trust  Thou  wilt  give  me  after  my  death, 
and  on  the  Day  of  Judgment.  May  the 
blessing  of  God  the  Father,  of  God  the  Son, 
and  of  God  the  Holy  Ghost  come  upon  me 
now  and  remain  with  me  always.  Amen. 


'»  fye  East  ©ospel 

Q  my  God,  I  believe  in  Thee,  I  hope  in  Thee, 
and  I  love  Thee  with  all  my  heart.  May 
Thy  holy  Gospel  be  propagated  throughout 
the  world.  Assist  the  ministers  whom  Thou 
hast  appointed  to  carry  the  light  of  faith  to 
unbelievers,  or  to  revive  it  among  lukewarm 
Christians.  Grant  to  all  the  clergy  that  spirit 
of  zeal,  fortitude,  and  knowledge  which  Thou 
didst  impart  to  Thy  holy  apostles  on  the  day 
of  Pentecost.  Thou  hast  commanded  us, 
O  Lord,  to  pray  to  the  Lord  of  the  harvest 
that  He  may  send  laborers  to  work  in  His 
vineyard.  Wherefore  I  humbly  beseech 
Thee,  Who  didst  call  the  apostles  to  announce 


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Thy  word,  to  send  us  worthy  pastors,  and  to 
grant  that  they  may  edify  the  flock,  destroy 
errors  and  abuses,  root  out  vice,  dispel  igno- 
rance, and  establish  Thy  reign  in  the  souls 
Thou  hast  redeemed  with  Thy  blood.  Bless  all 
Religious,  that  they  may  be  faithful  to  their 
holy  calling,  and  labor  earnestly  for  Thy  glory 
and  for  the  salvation  of  souls.    Reign  Thou, 

0  Christ,  over  all  men  by  Thy  love.  O  Word 
of  God,  made  flesh,  grant  us  the  grace  that 
we  may  be  admitted  to  the  kingdom  of  Thy 
glory.  Amen. 

&  Eraser  <afto  fttaw 

*T*  give  Thee  thanks,  O  my  God,  for  having 
^  permitted  me  to  assist  at  this  Holy  Sacri- 
fice. I  humbly  ask  pardon  for  all  the  negli- 
gences and  distractions  of  which  I  have  been 
guilty.  Eternal  praise  be  given  to  Thy  holy 
name  for  all  the  privileges  bestowed  on  the 
Blessed  Virgin  Mary,  whom  Thou  didst  pre- 
serve from  the  stain  of  original  sin,  and  didst 
make  worthy  to  be  the  Mother  of  our  Re- 
deemer. Thou  didst  place  her  on  a  throne 
of  glory  to  be  Queen  of  heaven  and  earth. 

1  rejoice  at  her  glory,  because  she  is  the  Mother 
of  Jesus,  and  my  Mother  also.  O  loving 
Mother,  protect  thy  children,  and  conduct 


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them  to  heaven.  0  holy  Mary,  Help  of 
Christians !  may  all  who  place  themselves 
under  thy  protection  experience  thy  assist- 
ance, rejoice  in  thy  glory,  and  praise  God  with 
thee  forever. 

V.  Pray  for  us,  O  holy  Mother  of  God. 

R.  That  we  may  be  made  worthy  of  the 
promises  of  Christ. 

Let  us  pray 

dJM  lmightv  and  merciful  God,  Who  for  the  safeguard  of 
cJr-f*  Christendom  hast  wondrously  set  up  the  most  blessed 
Virgin  Mary  to  be  to  thy  people  an  unfailing  help :  vouch- 
safe, we  beseech  thee,  that,  trusting  through  the  battle 
of  life  in  so  sure  a  defense,  we  may,  at  the  hour  of  our  death, 
finally  triumph  over  the  enemy  of  our  souls. 

•aspiration  to  $ur  fU&g 
To  implore  victory  over  temptations. 

ODOMINA    mea!    O  |T|Y     Lady  my 

Mater  mea  !  memento  Mother,  remember  I 

me  esse  tuum.   Serva  me,  am  thine;  protect  and  de- 

defende  me,  ut  rem  et  pas-  fend  me  as  thy  property  and 

sessionem  tuam.  possession. 

Indulgence  of  40  days,  each  time.  —  Pius  IX,  Aug.  5, 
1851. 

EJACULATIONS 

Sweet  Heart  of  Mary,  be  my  salvation ! 

Indulgence  of  300  days,  every  time.  —  Pius  IX,  Sept.  30, 
1852. 


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Omary,  who  didst  enter  the  world  free  from  stain,  do 
thou  obtain  for  me  from  God  that  I  may  pass  out  of 
it*  free  from  sin. 

indulgence  of  100  days,  once  a  day.  —  Pius  IX,  March 
27,  1863. 

Mother,  we  pray  false  love  may  lose  its  lure, 
And  only  love  that  doth  not  taint  nor  cloy 
May  hold  us  —  as  the  Spotless  holds  the  Puie,. 
As  thou,  Immaculate,  the  Stainless  Boy  ! 

O  never  delight  from  life  we'll  borrow 
To  mar  thy  face  with  a  mothers  sorrow : 
Be  now  and  through  each  swift  to-morrow 
•  Cause  of  our  Joy  ! 
(From  Caniate  Maria:  David  Bearne,  S.J.) 

Mother  Mary  !  to  thy  keeping 

Soul  and  body  we  confide, 
Toiling,  resting,  waking,  sleeping 

To  be  ever  at  thy  side ; 
Cares  that  vex  us,  joys  that  please  us, 

Life  and  death  we  trust  to  thee ; 
Thou  must  make  them  all  for  Jesus, 

And  for  all  eternity !  —  Father  Faber. 


flDass  for  Communion  IDags 

In  Honor  of  the  Blessed  Sacrament 

preparation  for  ano  Grfjantegtomo,  Sifter  Cotntmmton 

he  following  prayers  are  so  arranged  as  to  occupy  your 
time  usefully  whenever  you  assist  at  Mass  in  prepara- 
tion for  holy  communion.  Remember,  however,  that  you 
are  not  in  any  way  bound  to  say  all  these  prayers;  nor, 
indeed,  any  of  them.  In  place  of  them,  you  may  choose 
other  prayers  from  this  book,  or  substitute  such  acts  of 


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faith,  hope,  charity,  adoration,  contrition,  reparation, 
thanksgiving,  and  supplication,  as  are  found  in  the  section, 
Devotions  for  Holy  Communion,  immediately  following  De- 
votions for  Confession.  If  you  can  occupy  a  part  or  the 
whole  of  the  time  in  meditating  or  reflecting  on  the  Holy 
Eucharist  in  connection  with  the  Passion  and  death  of  Our 
Lord;  on  the  Last  Supper  and  the  wonderful  love  and 
kindness  of  Jesus,  our  Saviour,  in  instituting  this  marvelous 
SaCrament ;  and  in  exciting  in  your  heart  holy  desires  and 
pious  affections  together  with  good  resolutions,  so  much  the 
better.  Otherwise  you  will  find  suitable  occupation  of 
mind  and  a  stimulant  to  devotion,  we  trust,  in  the  following 
prayers.  When  you  feel  inspired  to  do  so,  discard  the  book, 
speak  to  God  from  your  heart,  converse  with  Him  freely 
and  familiarly,  with  the  simplicity  and  confidence  of  a  child 
in  the  act  of  addressing  a  good  and  kind  father. 

Offering  of  Intentions  for  Mass  and  Communion 
^rrparatorg  ^rager 
I 

At  your  Choice 

ternal  Father,  I  unite  myself  with  the  intentions 
and  affections  of  our  Lady  of  Sorrows  on  Calvary, 
and  I  offer  Thee  the  sacrifice  which  Thy  beloved  Son  Jesus 
made  of  Himself  on  the  Cross,  and  now  renews  on  this  holy 
altar  :  1.  To  adore  Thee  and  give  Thee  the  honor  which 
is  due  to  Thee,  confessing  Thy  supreme  dominion  over  all 
things,  and  the  absolute  dependence  of  everything  upon 
Thee,  Thou  Who  art  our  one  and  last  end.  2.  To  thank 
Thee  for  innumerable  benefits  received.  3.  To  appease 
Thy  justice,  irritated  against  us  by  so  many  sins,  and  to 
make  satisfaction  for  them.  4.  To  implore  grace  and 
mercy  for  myself,  for  .  .  .,  for  all  afflicted  and  sorrowing, 
for  poor  sinners,  for  all  the  world,  and  for  the  holy  souls  in 
Purgatory. 

Indulgence  of  300  days.  —  Pius  X,  July  8,  1004. 

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II 

Prayer  to  the  Eucharistic  Heart 

Oeucharistic  Heart,  O  sovereign  love  of  Our  Tord 
Jesus,  who  hast  instituted  the  august  Sacrament,  in 
order  to  dwell  here  below  with  us  and  to  give  to  our  souls 
Thy  Flesh  as  food  and  Thy  Blood  as  drink,  we  confidently 
trust,  0  Lord  Jesus,  in  the  supreme  love  which  instituted 
the  most  holy  Eucharist ;  and  here,  in  the  presence  of  this 
Victim,  it  is  just  that  we  should  adore,  confess,  and  exalt 
this  love,  as  the  great  store-house  of  the  life  of  Thy  Church. 
This  love  is  an  urgent  invitation  for  us,  as  though  Thou 
didst  say  to  us :  "  See  how  I  love  you  !  giving  you  My  Flesh 
as  food,  and  My  Blood  as  drink ;  I  desire  by  this  union  to 
excite  your  charity,  I  desire  to  unite  you  to  Myself,  I  desire 
to  effect  the  transformation  of  your  souls  into  My  crucified 
Self,  I  Who  am  the  Bread  of  eternal  life.  Give  me  then 
your  hearts,  live  in  My  life,  and  you  shall  live  in  God." 
We  recognize,  O  Lord,  that  such  is  the  appeal  of  Thy 
Eucharistic  Heart,  and  we  thank  Thee  for  it,  and  we  desire 
earnestly  to  respond  to  it.  Grant  us  the  grace  to  be  keenly 
alive  to  this  supreme  love,  with  which,  before  Thy  Passion, 
Thou  didst  invite  us  to  receive  and  feed  upon  Thy  sacred 
Body.  Print  deeply  on  our  souls  the  firm  determination 
to  respond  faithfully  to  this  invitation.  Give  us  devotion 
and  reverence  whereby  we  may  honor  and  receive  worthily 
the  gift  of  Thy  supreme  love,  and  of  Thy  Eucharistic  Heart. 
Grant  that  we  may  thus  be  able,  with  Thy  grace,  to  cele- 
brate profitably  the  remembrance  of  Thy  Passion,  to  make 
reparation  for  our  offenses  and  our  coldness,  to  nourish 
and  increase  our  love  for  Thee,  and  to  keep  ever  living 
within  our  hearts  this  seed  of  a  blessed  immortality. 
Amen. 

Indulgences:  i.  300  days,  during  Exposition.  2.  Plen- 
ary, once  a  month.  For  daily  recitation  and  half- 
hour^  adoration  once  a  week.  Conditions:  confession, 
communion.  —  Leo  XIII,  June  2, 1902. — From  "  The  Rac- 
colta." 


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oly  Mary,  Mother  of  God,  St.  John,  evangelist  and 
beloved  disciple  of  Our  Lord,  St.  Thomas  Aquinas, 
St.  Alphonsus  Liguori,  St.  Paschal  Baylon,  St.  Francis 
Xavier,  St.  Aloysius,  St.  Juliana,  Blessed  Margaret  Mary 
Alacoque,  St.  Clara,  St.  Gertrude,  St.  Mechtildis !  Ye 
great  saints  and  lovers  of  Jesus  in  the  Sacrament  of  His 
love,  pray  for  me  that  I  may  receive  the  Lord  most  worthily 
in  holy  communion;  that  I  may  love  Him  more  and 
more;  that  I  may  follow  His  example  in  the  practice  of 
every  virtue  and  in  the  faithful  discharge  of  all  my  duties ; 
that  I  may  persevere  in  holiness  to  the  end  of  my  life  and 
attain  to  eternal  salvation. 


%t  tfje  Beginning  0!  fftass 

I believe  in  Thee,  O  Lord  Jesus  Christ,  because  Thou 
art  Truth  itself,  and  Thou  hast  said:  "My  flesh  is 
meat  indeed ;  and  My  blood  is  drink  indeed."  I  hope  in 
Thee,  O  infinite  Mercy,  because  in  Thy  loving  kindness 
toward  us  Thou  hast  promised  that  "  whosoever  shall  eat  of 
this  bread  shall  live  forever."  I  love  Thee,  O  eternal 
Goodness,  above  all  things,  with  that  love  "which  is  diffused 
in  our  hearts  by  the  Holy  Spirit,  Who  is  given  to  us ; " 
and  therefore  I  grieve  with  my  whole  heart  for  the  sins  I 
have  committed,  and  I  detest  them,  with  the  resolution  of 
not  sinning  again.  "A  contrite  and  humble  heart,  O  God, 
Thou  wilt  not  despise." 

O  my  God,  I  wish  to  assist  at  the  Holy  Sacrifice  of  the 
Mass  which  is  about  to  begin,  with  all  possible  attention 
and  devotion,  for  I  believe  it  is  the  very  same  sacrifice, 
offered  now  in  an  unbloody  manner,  which  was  once  offered 
for  us  on  Calvary.  In  union  with  the  intention  of  the 
priest  at  the  altar,  I  offer  this  holy  sacrifice  to  Thee  as  an 
act  of  adoration,  thanksgiving,  reparation,  and  prayer;  par- 
ticularly to  obtain  the  grace  of  a  good  communion,  and  a 
complete  transformation  of  myself  into  the  likeness  of 
Jesus  Christ. 


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ftt  tije  Confite oj  antJ  2*grif 

Omy  God,  give  me  the  purity  and  holiness  necessary  to 
approach  the  holy  table  in  a  most  worthy  and  profitable 
manner.  I  am  heartily  sorry  for  all  the  sins  of  my  life, 
because  by  them  I  have  offended  Thee,  Who  art  infinitely 
good  and  worthy  of  all  love.  Kyrie  eleison.  Have  mercy 
on  me,  and,  according  to  the  multitude  of  Thy  mercies,  blot 
out  my  iniquities. 

%t  tfje  Gloria  in  Eicelste 

^>(lory  and  thanks  be  to  Thee,  O  God,  for  having  worked 
\§)  such  wonders  for  us,  Thy  creatures,  born  in  sin.  I 
praise,  O  Lord,  Thy  goodness;  I  bless  Thy  holy  name; 
I  adore  Thy  greatness  and  power ;  I  beg  of  Thee  to  infuse 
into  my  heart  that  peace  and  joy  which  Thou  didst  come 
on  earth  to  spread  amongst  men.  Give  me  strength  of  will 
against  my  evil  tendencies ;  destroy  my  bad  habits ;  help 
me  to  do  Thy  will  and  thus  to  become  a  saint. 


&t  tfje  Collects 

Ogod,  Who,  under  a  wonderful  Sacrament,  hast  left  us 
a  memorial  of  Thy  Passion,  grant  us  Thy  grace,  we 
beseech  Thee,  so  to  venerate  the  sacred  mysteries  of  Thy 
body  and  blood,  that  we  may  ever  feel  within  us  the  fruit 
of  Thy  redemption.  Who  livest  and  reignest  world  with- 
out end.  Amen. 

Give  me  daily  more  and  more,  O  my  God,  Thy  love  and 
Thy  grace,  that  I  may  keep  my  eyes  fixed  upon  eternal 
things  and  persevere  in  Thy  service;  until  with  the  saints 
and  angels  I  may  praise  and  glorify  Thee  forever  in  heaven. 
Amen. 


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at  tfce  Eircrtt* 

he  saints  and  prophets  of  the  Old  Law  desired  to  see 
the  things  that  I  see;  how  ardently  Abraham  and 
Moses  and  David  and  Daniel  and  Elias  desired  the  coming 
of  the  world's  Redeemer.  They  saw  the  types  and  figures ; 
I  see  the  reality.  Moses  saw  the  manna  and  the  paschal 
lamb ;  I  see  the  Bread  from  heaven  and  the  Lamb  of  God, 
Who  takes  away  the  sins  of  the  world.  The  heart  of  David 
panted  for  Thee,  my  God,  as  the  hart  for  the  water-brooks, 
and  Daniel  was  called  "  a  man  of  desires.' '  Oh,  that  I  could 
desire  Thee  as  they  did !  What  a  shame  it  would  be  if 
their  desires  were  more  fervent  than  my  thanksgiving  now 
for  the  favors  and  graces  that  I  have  received  through  the 
Incarnation  and  Passion  of  Jesus,  and  especially  through 
the  Holy  Eucharist.  I  offer  Thee  all  their  desires,  and  with 
David  I  cry  out:  "What  have  I  in  heaven  but  Thee? 
And,  besides  Thee,  what  do  I  desire  upon  earth?  Thou 
art  the  God  of  my  heart,  and  my  portion  forever." 


at  tjje  Gospel 

Promise  God  that  you  will  always  listen  with  great  rev- 
erence to  His  word,  saying: 

ay  Thy  word,  O  my  God,  be  always  as  sweet  music 
to  my  ears,  and  as  honey  to  my  lips.  To  whom  shall 
I  listen  but  to  Thee,  Who  hast  the  words  of  eternal  life. 
The  words  of  men  are  as  chaff  scattered  by  the  wind,  but 
Thy  words  endure  forever.  These  are  Thy  words,  O  Lord : 
"Labor  not  for  the  meat  tnat  perishethv but  for  that  which 
endureth  unto  life  everla&ring."  "The  Bread  of  God  is 
that  which  cometh  down  from  heaven."  "I  am  the  Bread 
of  life ;  he  that  cometh  to  Me  shall  not  hunger,  and  he  that 
believeth  in  Me  shall  not  thirst  forever."  "He  that  eateth 
My  flesh  and  drinketh  My  blood  hath  everlasting  life,  and 
I  will  raise  him  up  at  the  Last  Day." 


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O  Sacrament  most  holy!   O  Sacrament  divine! 
All  praise  and  all'  thanksgiving  be  every  moment  thine  1 
Indulgence  of  100  days,  once  a  day.  —  Pius  VI,  May  24, 
*776. 

%t  tije  &reUo 

An  Act  of  Faith,  Adoration,  Hope,  and  Love 

Omy  Lord,  I  firmly  believe  that  Thou  art  really,  truly, 
and  substantially  present,  as  God  and  man,  with  soul 
and  body,  with  flesh  and  blood,  in  the  most  holy  Sacrament 
of  the  Altar.  I  adore  Thee  beneath  the  sacramental  veil 
which  Thou  hast  mercifully  chosen  in  order  to  approach 
us.  I  believe  that  Thou  dwellest  on  our  altars  to  be  the 
food  of  our  souls,  our  sacrifice  to  the  infinite  majesty  of 
the  heavenly  Father,  our  light  in  darkness,  our  strength  in 
temptation,  our  consolation  in  affliction,  our  master  and 
model  in  the  school  of  perfection,  our  friend  in  every  need. 
Thou  art  our  hope  and  our  salvation.  Heart  of  Jesus,  I 
trust  in  Thee.  I  hope  in  that  boundless  love,  which  keeps 
Thee  u  prisoner  in  the  tabernacle.  "No  one  hath  hoped 
in  the  Lord  and  been  put  to  shame."  By  thy  goodness 
and  mercy  I  hope  to  be  eternally  happy.  I  love  Thee  with 
my  whole  heart  and  above  all  things.  Forgive  my  past  in- 
difference, my  coldness  toward  Thee  in  the  Sacrament  oi 
Thy  lov*. 

EJACULATIONS 

O  sweetest  Heart  of  Jesus !  I  implore, 
That  I  may  ever  love  Thee  more  and  more. 
Indulgence  of  300  days,  every  time.  —  Pius  DC,  Feb. 
tg>  1868. 
My  Jesus,  mercy ! 

Indulgence  of  100  days,  every  time.  —  Pius  DC,  Sept. 
#4,  1846, 

fTVAY  Thy  Sacred  Heart  be  loved  everywhere!  Grant 
\m£  that  I  may  love  Thee  ever  more  generously  and  be 
ever  ready  to  sacrifice  all  to  Thy  love.   I  wish  by  my 

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presence  at  this  Mass  to  honor  especially  the  wound  in 
Thy  Sacred  Heart,  in  order  that  through  it  Thou  mayest 
pour  Thy  blessings,  according  to  Thy  good  pleasure,  on 
Thy  friends  and  mine.  Pardon  my  sins;  establish  Thy 
kingdom  in  my  heart;  reign  therein  supremely.  Raise 
a  barrier  against  the  spirit  of  the  world.  Teach  me  to 
transform  my  actions  into  as  many  acts  of  love,  so  that 
after  having  known  and  loved  Thee  here  below,  by  the  light 
of  faith,  I  may  behold  Thee  face  to  face  in  all  Thy  glory, 
and  love  Thee  in  heaven  for  all  eternity. 

3t  tfje  effertorg 

Present  yourself  to  God,  begging  of  Him  to  effect  an 
entire  change  in  your  heart. 

O jesus,  Thou  art  all-powerful,  and  it  is  this  power, 
which,  through  the  words  of  Thy  priest,  changes  bread 
into  Thy  body,  and  wine  into  Thy  precious  blood.  My 
dear  Lord,  do  Thou  work  a  like  change  in  me,  that  no 
longer  of  this  world  as  I  have  hitherto  been,  I  may  be- 
come truly  spiritual;  that  I  may  be  truly  wise;  that  I 
may  seek  after  and  relish  only  the  things  of  Thy  king- 
dom —  the  things  that  I  can  carry  with  me  into  the 
eternal  life;  that,  animated  with  Thy  sentiments,  O 
my  Jesus,  I  may  be  transformed  into  Thee,  and  that  in 
my  conduct  toward  my  neighbor,  I  may  be  ruled  by 
Thy  spirit.  In  union  with  this  Holy  Sacrifice  I  con- 
secrate my  heart  to  Thee,  O  my  God ;  I  place  it  in  Thy 
hands;  transform  it  completely,  so  that  in  the  future  it 
may  follow  only  the  sweet  impulse  of  Thy  grace,  which 
shall  make  it  love  virtue.  I  consecrate  to  Thee  my  mind 
and  my  body,  my  whole  self,  to  be  employed  in  Thy  service 
and  to  Thy  glory,  so  that  by  Thy  grace  I  may  be  able  to 
say  with  the  Apostle :  "I  live,  now  not  I,  but  Christ  liveth 
in  me." 


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IN  virtue  of  the  pleading  of  the  Passion  of  Thine  only* 
begotten  Son,  may  the  sacrifice  we  offer  to  Thee,  O  Lord, 
quicken  us  and  strengthen  us. 

O  Lord  Jesus  Christ,  Son  of  the  living  God,  Who,  at  the 
sixth  hour,  didst  mount  the  tree  of  the  cross  to  redeem 
the  world,  and  didst  shed  Thy  precious  blood  for  the  wash- 
ing away  of  our  sins,  we  humbly  beseech  Thee  that,  sum- 
moned one  day  by  Thee  from  this  life,  it  may  be  ours,  with 
joy  to  pass  through  the  gates  of  paradise. 


%t  tfje  preface  auto  fye  &ancttts 

Eet  us  give  thanks  to  the  Lord  our  God ;  for  it  is  meet 
and  just.  I  give  Thee  thanks,  my  divine  Saviour,  for 
the  institution  of  this  most  wonderful  sacrament,  in  which 
Thou  hast  bequeathed  to  us  the  fountain  of  all  graces,  as 
a  perpetual  remembrance  of  Thy  boundless  love  and  bitter 
sufferings.  I  give  Thee  thanks  for  the  numerous  graces 
that  I  have  received  through  this  sacrament  at  Mass, 
holy  communion,  benediction,  and  in  my  visits  to  Thy 
sanctuary. 

I  love  Thee,  my  Lord,  and  because  I  love  Thee,  I  give 
myself  entirely  to  Thee.  I  long  to  receive  Thee  this  day; 
however,  while  longing  for  Thee,  dear  Jesus,  to  come  into 
my  heartj  and  to  unite  Thyself  to  me  as  the  best  of  all 
friends,  I  must  not  forget  Thy  might  and  majesty.  How 
great  and  glorious,  how  wise  and  beautiful  art  Thou,  O  my 
God !  How  presumptuous  it  would  be  to  entertain  the 
desire  to  come  so  near  to  Thee,  hadst  not  Thou  Thysell 
invited  me.  I  am  a  sinner ;  yet  I  love  Thee,  and  because 
Thou  art  infinitely  good,  I  am  sorry  for  having  offended 
Thee.  And  though  I  believe  that  Thou,  the  great  God,  art 
coming  into  my  heart,  I  do  not  lose  my  awe  and  reverence 
for  Thee,  but  can  only  wonder  at  Thy  marvelous  goodness 
and  condescension.  Let  me,  then,  join  my  feeble  voice  to 
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in  unceasing  chorus :  Holy,  holy,  holy,  Lord  God  of  hosts  ! 
The  heavens  and  the  earth  are  full  of  Thy  glory.  Hosanna 
in  the  highest !  Blessed  is  He  that  cometh  in  the  name  01 
the  Lord.   Hosanna  in  the  highest  I 


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Memento  for  the  Living 

OGod,  we  beseech  Thee,  grant  us  through  this  Holy  Sac- 
rifice the  remission  of  our  sins ;  imbue  us  with  strength 
and  valor  in  the  warfare  against  the  enemies  of  our  salva- 
tion ;  aid  us  in  the  pursuit  of  virtue,  and  bless  us  with  the 
grace  of  final  perseverance.  Permit  me  to  offer  my  sup- 
plications for  the  peace  and  prosperity  of  Thy  holy  Church ; 
bless  and  protect  our  Holy  Father  the  Pope;  look  down 
in  mercy  upon  our  Bishops  and  Priests ;  animate  them  with 
'  zeal  for  the  sanctification  and  salvation  of  souls.  Inflame 
their  hearts  with  divine  charity ;  render  their  lives  as  holy 
as  the  law  they  inculcate,  so  that  by  word  and  example 
they  may  edify  the  faithful.  Pardon  the  sinners  and  con- 
vert all  to  the  true  faith ;  have  pity  on  all  who  are  now  in 
their  agony  and  who  are  to  die  this  day.  O  ye  holy  apostles, 
martyrs,  and  virgins,  whom  the  Church  remembers  in  the 
Canon  of  the  Mass,  intercede  for  us,  for  our  friends,  relatives, 
benefactors,  and  all  those  to  whom  we  have  promised  our 
prayers,  that  the  good  God  may  give  them  that  grace 
which  will  most  help  them  to  save  their  souls,  to  lead  a  holy 
and  peaceful  life  in  this  world,  and  to  be  happy  forever  in 
heaven.  And  do  Thou,  O  divine  Saviour,  graciously  con- 
descend to  come  now  upon  our  altar,  to  bless  Thy  servants 
who  are  assisting  at  this  Mass,  and  especially  those  who 
are  longing  to  be  united  to  Thee  in  holy  communion. 


<at  tfje  Consecration  ano  lEleoatton 

When  the  priest  genuflects  immediately  after  the  con- 
secration, make  a  profound  inclination  of  the  head ;  then, 


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kneeling  erect,  look  upon  the  sacred  Host  when  raised  above 
the  head  of  the  priest,  and  say  devoutly : 

flDs  Xorb  anb  Abg  0ot> ! 

Indulgence  of  7  years  and  7  quarantines.  —  Pius  X, 
May  18,  1907. 

Then  bend  the  head  again  and  adore  the  Blessed  Sacra- 
ment while  the  priest  genuflects. 

At  the  elevation  of  tie  chalice  adore  the  precious  blood 
of  Jesus  Christ  and  say  an  ejaculatory  indulgenced  prayer. 

Internal  Father,  I  offer  Thee  the  Precious  Blood  ot 
Jesus  in  satisfaction  for  my  sins  and  for  the  wants  of 
Holy  Church. 

Indulgence  of  100  days,  each  time.  —  Pius  VII,  Sept.  22, 
1817. 

To  be  Said  in  Reparation  for  Blasphemies 

ternal  Father,  by  the  most  Precious  Blood  of  Jesus 
Christ,  glorify  his  most  holy  Name,  according  to  the 
intention  and  the  desires  of  his  adorable  Heart. 

Indulgence  of  300  days.  —  Pius  X,  Jan.  27,  1908. 

EJACULATION 

O sacrament  most  holy !   O  Sacrament  divine  ! 
All  praise  and  all  thanksgiving  be  every  moment  Thine ! 

Indulgence  of  100  days,  once  during  each  Mass,  when 
said  at  the  elevation  of  both  species.  —  Pius  VII,  Dec.  7, 
1819. 

£ftet  tf>e  delation 

Memento  for  the  Dead 

Olord  Jesus  Christ,  on  Whose  glory  the  angels  and 
saints  in  heaven  gaze  with  rapturous  delight,  Thou 
hast  deigned  out  of  love  for  us  to  veil  Thy  beauty  under  the 
appearances  of  bread  and  wine,  that  we  might  approach 


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Thee  more  confidently ;  Thou  art  even  now  ready  to  come 
to  me.  Would  that  my  soul  were  adorned  with  all  those 
virtues  which  my  good  Jesus  desires  to  find  at  His  coming. 
In  my  poverty  I  must  appeal  to  Thyself,  my  Lord,  and  I 
therefore  beseech  Thee,  when  Thou  comest  into  my  heart, 
to  plant  there  the  seed  of  every  flower  of  virtue  that  is 
pleasing  to  Thee.  I  promise  Thee  to  water  and  nourish 
them  all  by  prayer  and  self-denial,  so  that  every  time  Thou 
comest  into  my  heart  Thou  may  est  find  them  growing  and 
flourishing  more  and  more.  I  know,  O  my  God,  the  work  of 
keeping  them  alive  will  be  difficult  to  flesh  and  blood,  but 
I  am  willing  to  make  any  sacrifice  to  please  Thee,  and  I 
trust  also  in  Thee  to  water  them  plentifully  with  dew  from 
heaven  —  the  precious  dew  of  Thy  grace. 

Merciful  God  !  I  beseech  Thee,  have  pity  on  the  poor  holy 
souls  in  purgatory,  who  are  longing  to  be  admitted  into  the 
heavenly  paradise  —  longing  more  to  see  Thy  face  than 
to  be  freed  from  the  fierce  flames  in  which  Thy  justice  is  ob- 
liged to  keep  them  till  their  debt  is  paid.  I  offer  Thee  the 
precious  blood  of  Jesus ;  I  offer  Thee  the  Sacred  Heart  of 
Jesus  to  pay  their  debt.  Eternal  rest  give  unto  them,  O 
Lord,  ana  let  perpetual  light  shine  upon  them.  May  they 
rest  in  peace.  Amen. 


|amb  of  God,  Who  takest  away  the  sins  of  the  world, 
«J  a  have  mercy  upon  us. 
Lamb  of  God,  Who  takest  away  the  sins  of  the  world, 


Lamb  of  God,  Who  takest  away  the  sins  of  the  world, 
grant  us  Thy  peace. 


%t  tfje  Pater  tfosttr 
Say  the  Our  Father  slowly  and  devoutly. 


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£t  tije  Bomme,  non  &um  ©ignus 

ord,  I  am  not  worthy  that  Thou  shouldst  enter  under 
,  1  A  my  roof ;  but  only  say  the  word,  and  my  soul  shall 
be  healed. 

ay  the  Body  of  Our  Lord  Jesus  Christ  preserve  my 
soul  unto  life  everlasting.  Amen. 

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Make  acts  of  adoration,  thanksgiving,  reparation,  and 
prayer. 

*7 esus,  my  Lord  and  my  God,  I  adore  Thee !  With 
J  Magdalen  I  kiss  Thy  sacred  feet.  With  John,  the 
Beloved  Disciple,  let  me  rest  upon  Thy  Sacred  Heart.  I 
love  Thee  and  desire  to  love  Thee  more  and  more.  Speak 
to  me  and  tell  me  what  Thou  wishest  me  to  do.  I  am  Thy 
servant  ready  to  follow  Thee  and  willing  to  make  any 
sacrifice  for  love  of  Thee.  Establish  Thy  kingdom  firmly 
in  my  heart ;  crush  out  its  self-love  and  pride.  I  give  Thee 
thanks,  O  Lord,  for  condescending  in  Thy  goodness  and 
love  to  give  Thyself  to  me  —  to  me,  so  poor  and  miserable, 
so  imperfect  and  unfaithful. 

Mary,  my  Queen,  my  Mother,  and  all  ye  angels  and 
saints  of  heaven,  thank  the  Lord  for  me;  praise  Him  for 
His  goodness;  bless  Him  for  His  mercy. 

My  God  !  I  am  truly  sorry  for  having  offended  Thee  so 
often  and  so  grievously.  I  will  endeavor  to  make  reparation 
to  Thee  for  my  past  ingratitude  by  my  fidelity  to  Thy 
grace,  by  my  devotedness  to  my  duties,  by  seeking  to 
please  Thee  perfectly  in  all  my  actions,  and  by  honoring 
Thee  especially  in  the  Holy  Eucharist.  I  am  resolved  to 
overcome  my  predominant  passion  and  to  resist  every  evil 
inclination  of  my  heart.  For  love  of  Thee,  I  will  also  be 
kind  to  others  in  thought,  word,  and  deed. 

I  pray  Thee  to  bless  me ;  keep  me  in  Thy  love ;  grant  me. 
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Sweet  Heart  of  Jesus,  I  implore  that  I  may  love  Thee 
more  and  more.  Jesus,  meek  and  humble  of  Heart,  make 
my  heart  like  unto  Thine.  May  Thy  holy  will,  O  God,  be 
done  in  me  and  through  me  now  and  forever. 


j&ugcipe 

ake,  O  Lord,  and  receive  all  my  liberty,  my  memory, 
my  understanding,  and  my  whole  will.  Thou  hast 
given  me  all  that  I  am,  and  all  that  I  possess.  I  surrender 
it  all  to  Thee,  that  Thou  mayest  dispose  of  it  according  to 
Thy  will.  Give  me  only  Thy  love  and  Thy  grace ;  with 
these  I  will  be  rich  enough,  and  will  have  no  more  to  desire. 

—  St.  Ignatius  Loyola. 


QToul  of  Christ,  sanctify  me. 

Body  of  Christ  save  me. 
Blood  of  Christ,  inebriate  me. 
Water  from  the  side  of  Christ,  wash  me. 
Passion  of  Christ,  strengthen  me  : 
O  good  Jesus,  hear  me. 
Within  Thy  wounds  hide  me. 
Permit  me  not  to  be  separated  from  Thee. 
From  the  malignant  enemy  defend  me. 
In  the  hour  of  my  death  call  me, 
And  bid  me  come  to  Thee, 
That,  with  Thy  saints,  I  may  praise  Thee 
For  all  eternity.  Amen. 


/T\ay  Thy  blessing,  O  Lord,  descend  upon  us  all,  that 
%U>  we  may  love  Thee  above  all  things  and  love  one  an- 
other for  Thy  sake.  In  the  name  of  the  Father,  and  of  the 
Son,  and  of  the  Holy  Ghost.  Amen. 


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$t  ti}t  ILast  Gospel 

Qost  dear  Lord  Jesus  Christ,  Who,  being  made  an 
infant  for  us,  wast  willing  to  be  born  in  a  cave,  to 
free  us  from  the  darkness  of  sin,  to  draw  us  to  Thyself,  and 
to  inflame  us  with  Thy  holy  love ;  we  adore  Thee  as  our 
Creator  and  Redeemer,  we  accept  and  choose  Thee  for 
our  King  and  Lord,  and  for  tribute  we  offer  Thee  all  the 
affections  of  our  poor  hearts.  Dear  Jesus,  our  Lord  and 
God,  deign  to  accept  this  offering,  and  that  it  may  be 
worthy  of  Thine  acceptance,  pardon  us  our  faults,  en- 
lighten us,  and  inflame  us  with  that  holy  fire  which  Thou 
earnest  to  bring  into  the  world  and  enkindle  in  men's 
hearts.  May  our  souls  thus  become  a  perpetual  sacrifice 
in  Thy  honor.  Grant  that  we  may  ever  seek  Thy  greater 
glory  here  on  earth,  so  that  we  may  one  day  come  to  rejoice 
in  Thy  infinite  loveliness  in  heaven.  Amen. 

Indulgence  of  100  days,  once  a  day.  —  Leo  XIII,  Jan. 
18,  1894. 

Prayer 

ow  full  of  delight  is  the  sweetness  of  Thy  heavenly 
Bread  !  How  admirable  is  the  tranquillity  and  how 
complete  the  peace  of  those  who  receive  Thee,  after  detest- 
ing and  sincerely  confessing  their  sins.  'Be  Thou  blessed 
a  thousand  times,  my  Jesus !  When  I  was  in  sin,  I  was 
unhappy.  Now  not  only  do  I  find  my  soul  tranquil,  but 
I  seem  to  enjoy  a  very  foretaste  of  the  peace  of  Paradise. 
How  true  it  is  that  our  hearts  are  made  for  Thee,  my  be- 
loved Lord,  and  that  they  rejoice  only  when  they  repose  in 
Thee.  I,  then,  render  Thee  thanks,  and  firmly  purpose 
ever  to  fly  sin  and  its  occasions,  to  fix  my  abode  in  Thy 
divine  Heart,  and  thence  to  look  for  help  to  love  Thee  until 
death.  Amen. 

Indulgence  of  300  days,  if  said  after  communion.  —  Leo 
XIII,  June  3,  1897. 


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1NDULGENCED  PRAYER  AFTER  HOLY  COMMUNION  TO  JESUS 
CRUCIFIED 

"  I  '  ook  down  upon  me,  good  and  gentle 
Jesus,  while  before  Thy  face  I  humbly 
kneel,  and  with  burning  soul  pray  and  be- 
seech Thee  to  fix  deep  in  my  heart  lively  sen- 
timents of  faith,  hope,  and  charity,  true 
contrition  for  my  sins  and  a  firm  purpose  of 
amendment ;  and  while  I  contemplate  with, 
great  love  and  tender  pity  Thy  five  wounds,, 
pondering  over  them  within  me,  and  call- 
ing to  mind  the  words  which  David,  Thy 
prophet,  said  of  Thee,  my  good  Jesus :  "  They  have  pierced 
My  hands  arfd  My  feet ;  they  have  numbered  all  My  bones  " 
(Ps.  xari.  17,  18). 

Say  five  times  the  Our  Father  and  Hail  Mary  and  Glory 
for  the  Catholic  Church  and  the  intentions  of  the  Holy 
Father.  His  Holiness,  Pope  Pius  IX,  July  31,  1858,  con-  m 
firmed  anew  the  plenary  indulgence  granted  by  Clement 
VIII  and  Benedict  XIV,  and  confirmed  by  Pius  VII  and 
Leo  XII,  to  those  who  shall  say  this  prayer  with  devotion  be- 
fore an  image  or  picture  of  our  crucified  Redeemer.  To  gain 
this  plenary  indulgence,  some  time  must  be  spent  in  prayer 
after  communion  for  the  intention  of  the  Holy  Father. 

"  The  Raccoita,"  by  Father  Ambrose  St.  John,  of  the  Ora- 
tory of  St.  Philip  Neri,  Birmingham,  England,  gives  the 
following  version  of  this  prayer : 

Ogood  and  sweetest  Jesus,  before  thy  face  I  humbly 
kneel,  and  with  the  greatest  fervor  of  spirit  I  pray 
and  beseech  Thee  to  vouchsafe  to  fix  deep  in  my  heart 
lively  sentiments  of  faith,  hope,  and  charity,  true  contrition 
for  my  sins,  and  a  most  firm  purpose  of  amendment ;  whilst 
I  contemplate  with  great  sorrow  and  affection  Thy  five 
wounds,  and  ponder  them  over  in  my  mind,  having  before 
my  eyes  the  words  which,  long  ago,  David  the  prophet 
spoke  in  his  own  person  concerning  Thee,  my  Jesus: 
They  have  pierced  My  hands  and  My  feet ;  they  have  num- 
bered all  My  bones  (Ps.  xxi.  17,  18). 


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Gfjanfcsgtomg  of  %t.  Eljomas  Aquinas 

(From  the  Roman  Missal) 

I give  Thee  thanks,  eternal  Father,  for  having,  out  of 
Thy  pure  mercy,  without  any  deserts  of  mine,  been 
pleased  to  feed  my  soul  with  the  body  and  blood  of  Thy 
only  Son,  Our  Lord  Jesus  Christ.  I  beseech  Thee  that 
this  holy  communion  may  not  be  to  my  condemnation,  but 
prove  an  effectual  remission  of  all  my  sins.  May  it 
strengthen  my  faith ;  encourage  me  in  all  that  is  good ; 
deliver  me  from  my  vicious  customs ;  remove  all  concu- 
piscence; perfect  me  in  charity,  patience,  humility,  and 
obedience,  and  in  all  other  virtues.  May  it  secure  me 
against  all  the  snares  of  my  enemies,  both  visible  and  in- 
visible; perfectly  moderate  all  my  inclinations,  closely 
unite  me  to  Thee,  the  true  and  only  good,  and  happily 
settle  me  in  unchangeable  bliss.  I  now  make  it  my  hearty 
request,  that  Thou  wilt  one  day  admit  me,  though  an  un- 
worthy sinner,  to  be  a  guest  at  Thy  divine  Banquet  where 
Thou,  with  Thy  Son  and  the  Holy  Ghost,  art  to  Thy  saints 
true  light,  the  fulfilling  of  their  every  desire,  their  ever- 
lasting gladness,  their  treasure  beyond  price,  and  their  utter 
happiness.   Through  the  same  Christ  our  Lord.  Amen. 

JESUS,  GENTLE  SAVIOUR 

esus,  gentle  Saviour, 

God  of  might  and  power, 
Thou  Thyself  art  dwelling 
In  me  at  this  hour. 

Multiply  Thy  graces, 

Chiefly  love  and  fear, 
And,  dear  Lord,  the  chiefest, 
Grace  to  persevere. 

When  my  heart  Thou  lea  vest, 

Lord,  worthless  though  it  be, 
Give  it  to  Thv  Mother 
To  be  kept'for  Thee. 


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PRAYER  TO  MARY,  HELP  OF  CHRISTIANS 

^Twost  holy  and  immaculate  Virgin  Mary,  our  most 
%Ur  tender  Mother,  and  powerful  Help  of  Christians,  we 
dedicate  ourselves  entirely  to  thy  most  sweet  love  and  holy 
service.  We  consecrate  our  minds  with  all  their  thoughts, 
our  hearts  with  all  their  affections,  our  bodies  with  all  their 
senses  and  powers,  and  we  promise  to  desire  always  to 
work  for  the  greater  glory  of  God  and  for  the  salvation 
of  souls.  Meanwhile  do  thou,  O  incomparable  Virgin, 
who  hast  always  been  the  Help  of  the  Christian  people, 
continue  to  show  thyself  such,  especially  in  these  days. 
Humble  the  enemies  of  our  holy  religion,  and  frustrate  their 
evil  purposes.  Enlighten  and  strengthen  bishops  and 
priests,  and  keep  them  ever  united  in  obedience  to  the  Pope, 
their  infallible  master.  Preserve  incautious  youth  from 
irreligion  and  vice.  Promote  holy  vocations  and  increase 
the  number  01  thy  sacred  ministers,  that  by  means  of  them 
the  Kingdom  of  Jesus  Christ  may  be  preserved  among 
us,  and  extended  to  the  farthest  boundaries  of  the 
aarth. 

We  pray  thee  also,  most  sweet  Mother,  to  look  at  all 
times  with  compassion  upon  the  young  and  thoughtless, 
exposed  to  so  many  dangers,  and  upon  poor  sinners  and 
the  dying;  be  for  all  a  sweet  hope,  O  Mary,  Mother  of 
Mercy  and  Gate  of  Heaven. 

Also  we  pray  thee  for  ourselves,  O  great  Mother  of  God. 
Teach  us  to  copy  thy  virtues  and  especially  angelic  modesty, 
profound  humility,  and  ardent  charity;  so  that  by  word 
and  example  we  may,  as  far  as  is  possible  in  our  state  of  life, 
present  in  the  midst  of  the  world  a  living  image  of  blessed 
Jesus  thy  Son,  and  may  cause  thee  to  be  known  and  loved, 
and  so  may  succeed  in  saving  many  souls. 

Obtain  for  us,  O  Mary  our  Helper,  that  we  may  be  all 
gathered  under  thy  maternal  mantle,  that  in  temptation 
we  may  invoke  thee  promptly  and  confidently;  in  short, 
that  the  thought  of  thee,  so  good,  so  loving,  and  so  dear, 
and  the  remembrance  of  the  love  which  thou  bearest  to 
thy  clients  may  be  such  a  support  to  us,  as  to  render  us 


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victorious  o\  er  the  enemies  of  our  souls  in  life  and  in  death, 
so  that  we  may  become  thy  crown  in  beautiful  Paradise. 
Amen. 

Indulgence  of  300  days,  every  time.  —  Leo  XIII,  March 
10,  1900. 

Abarrtage  Service  an&  flDasa 

The  Ritual  for  the  Celebration  of  Matrimony 

he  priest,  vested  in  surplice  and  white  stole  (or,  if  the 
Nuptial  Mass  is  to  follow,  vested  as  for  Mass,  yet 
without  the  maniple),  in  the  hearing  of  the  chosen  witnesses, 
asks  the  man  and  the  woman  separately  as  follows,  concern- 
ing their  consent.  First  he  asks  the  bridegroom,  who 
should  stand  at  the  right  hand  of  the  bride : 

N.,  wilt  thou  take  N.,  here  present,  for  thy  lawful  wife, 
according  to  the  rite  of  our  holy  Mother  the  Church. 
R.  I  will. 

Then  the  priest  asks  the  bride : 

N.,  wilt  thou  take  N.,  here  present,  for  thy  lawful  hus- 
band, according  to  the  rite  of  our  holy  Mother  the  Church  ? 
R.  I  will. 

Having  obtained  their  mutual  consent,  the  priest  bids 
the  man  and  the  woman  join  their  right  hands.  Then  they 
pledge  themselves  each  to  the  other  as  follows,  repeating 
the  words  after  the  priest. 

The  man  first  says: 
TT,  N.N.,  take  thee,  N.N.,  for  my  lawful  wife,  to  have  and 
JL,  to  hold,  from  this  day  forward,  for  better,  for  worse, 
for  richer,  for  poorer,  in  sickness  and  in  health,  until  death 
do  us  part. 

Then  the  woman  says : 

I,  N.N.,  take  thee,  N.N.,  for  my  lawful  husband,  to  have 
and  to  hold,  from  this  day  forward,  for  better,  for 
worse,  for  richer,  for  poorer,  in  sickness  and  in  health,  until 
death  do  us  part. 
The  Driest  then  says : 


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I  go    conjungo    vos  in 
matrimonium,  in  no- 
mine Patris,  *f*  et  Filii,  et 
Spiritus  Sancti. 
Amen. 


I join  you  together  in 
marriage,  in  the  name 
of  the  Father,  >p  and  of  the 
Son,  and  of  the  Holy  Ghost. 
Amen. 


He  then  sprinkles  them  with  holy  water, 
he  blesses  the  ring,  saying : 


This  done 


LA  djutorium  nostrum 
cJr*-*  in  nomine  Domini. 

R.  Qui  fecit  coelum  et 
terram. 

V.  Domine,  exaudi  ora- 
tionem  meam. 

R.  Et  clamor  meus  ad  Te 
veniat. 

V.  Dominus  vobiscum. 

R.  Et  cum  spiritu  tuo. 

Or  emus 

*"|y>  enedic,  >J<  Domine,  an- 
r*-5  nulum  hunc,  quern  nos 
in  Tuo  nomine  benedicimus, 
ift  ut  quae  eum  gestaverit, 
fidelitatem  integram  suo 
sponso  tenens,  in  pace  et 
voluntate  Tua  permaneat, 
atque  in  mutua  charitate 
semper  vivat.  Per  Christum 
Dominum  nostrum^. 
R.  Amen. 

Then  the  priest  sprinkles  the  ring  with  holy  water  in  the 
form  of  a  cross;  and  the  bridegroom  having  received  the 
ring  from  the  hand  of  the  priest  places  it  on  the  third 
finger  of  the  left  hand  of  the  bride,  saying : 

With  this  ring  I  thee  wed,  and  I  plight  unto  thee  my 
troth. 


Our  help  is  in  the  name  ol 
the  Lord. 
R.  Who  hath  made  heaven 
and  earth. 

V.  O  Lord,  hear  my 
prayer. 

R.  And  let  my  cry  come 
unto  Thee. 

V.  The  Lord  be  with  you. 
R.  And  with  thy  spirit. 

Let  us  pray 

•"Unless,  >f*  O  Lord,  this 
<-K5  ring,  which  we  bless  ^< 
in  Thy  name,  that  she  who 
shall  wear  it,  keeping  true 
faith  unto  her  spouse,  may 
abide  in  Thy  peace  and  in 
obedience  to  Thy  will,  and 
ever  live  in  mutual  love. 
Through  Christ  our  Lord. 
R.  Amen. 


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Then  the  priest  says: 

In  nomine  Patris,  tft  et  *TpN  the  name  of  the  Father, 
Filii,  et  Spiritus  Sancti.  JL  *f*  and  of  the  Son,  and 
Amen.  of  the  Holy  Ghost.  Amen. 

This  done,  the  priest  adds : 

V.  Confirma  hoc,  Deus,      V.  Confirm,  O  God,  that 
quod  operatus  es  in  nobis,  -which  Thou  hast  wrought 
in  us. 

R.  A  templo  sancto  Tuo  R.  From  Thy  holy  tem- 
quod  est  in  Jerusalem.         pie,  which  is  in  Jerusalem. 


V.  Et  ne  nos  inducas  in      V.  And  lead  us  not  intc 


R.  Sed  libera  nos  a  malo.  R.  But  deliver  us  from 
evil. 

V.  Salvos  fac  servos  Tuos.      V.  Save  Thy  servants. 

R.  Deus  meus,  sperantes  R.  Who  hope  in  Thee,  0 
in  Te.  my  God. 

V.  Mitte  eis,  Domine,  V.  Send  them  help,  0 
auxilium  de  sancto.  Lord,  from  Thy  holy  place. 

R.  Et  de  Sion  tuere  eos.  R.  And  defend  them  out 
of  Sion. 

V.  Esto  eis,  Domine,  tur-  V.  Be  unto  them,  Lord, 
ris  fOrtitudinis.  a  tower  of  strength. 

R.  A  facie  inimici.  R.  From  the  face  of  the 

enemy. 

V.  Domine,  exaudi  ora-  V.  O  Lord,  hear  my 
tionem  meam.  prayer. 

R.  Et  clamor  meus  ad  R.  And  let  my  cry  come 
Te  veniat.  unto  Thee. 

V.  Dominus  vobiscum.         7.  The  Lord  be  with  you. 


V.  Lord,  have  mercy. 
R.  Christ,  have  mercy. 
V.  Lord,  have  mercy. 
Our  Father,  etc. 


R.  Christe  eleison. 
V.  Kyrie  eleison. 
Pater  noster  (secreto). 


tentationem. 


temptation. 


R.  Et  cum  spiritu  tuo. 


R.  And  with  thy  spirit 


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Oremus         *  Let  us  pray 

espice,  quaesumus,  Do-  Jook  down  with  favor, 
r-L-^  mine,  super  hos  f amu-  <  l  A  O  Lord,  we  beseech 
los  Tuos,  et  institutes  Tuis,  Thee,  upon  these  Thy  serv- 
quibus  propagationem  hu-  ants,  and  graciously  pro- 
mani  generis  ordinasti,  be-  tect  this  Thine  ordinance, 
nigus  assiste,  ut  qui  Te  auc-  whereby  Thou  hast  pro- 
tore  junguntur,  Te  auxiliante  vided  for  the  propagation 
serventur.  Per  Christum  of  mankind;  that  they  who 
Dominum  nostrum.  are  joined  together  by  Thy 

Amen.  authority  may  be  preserved 

by  Thy  help;  through  Christ 
our  Lord. 
Amen. 

Then,  if  the  Nuptial  Blessing  is  to  be  given,  follows  th* 


dDasa  for  tbc  JBrt&eoroom  an&  JBri&e 

(From  the  Roman  Missal) 
Cije  Entrott 
(Tob.  vii.) 

/TVay  the  God  of  Israel  join  you  together;  and  may  He 
be  with  you  Who  was  merciful  to  two  only  children. 
And  now,  O  Lord,  make  them  bless  Thee  more  fully.  Ps. 
Blessed  are  all  they  that  fear  the  Lord,  that  walk  in  His 
ways.  V.  Glory  be  to  the  Father,  and  to  the  Son,  and 
to  the  Holy  Ghost. 

Wtyt  Collect 

"(pi  RAaousLY  hear  us,  almighty  and  merciful  God, 
\£P    and  perfect  by  Thy  blessing  the  service  which 
wp  perform.  " 


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W%t  Epistle 

(Eph.  v.  22-23) 

Brethren  :  Let  women  be  subject  to  their  husbands,  as 
to  the  Lord.  Because  the  husband  is  the  head  of  the 
wife;  as  Christ  is  the  Head  of  the  Church:  He  is  the 
saviour  of  His  body.  Therefore,  as  the  Church  is  subject 
to  Christ,  so  also  let  the  wives  be  to  their  husbands  in  all 
things.  Husbands,  love  your  wives,  as  Christ  also  loved 
the  Church,  and  delivered  Himself  up  for  it :  that  He  might 
sanctify  it,  cleansing  it  by  the  laver  of  water  in  the  word  of 
life :  that  He  might  present  it  to  Himself  a  glorious  Church, 
not  having  spot  or  wrinkle,  nor  any  such  thing,  but  that  it 
should  be  holy  and  without  blemish.  So  also  ought  men 
to  love  their  wives  as  their  own  bodies.  He  that  loveth 
his  wife,  loveth  himself.  For  no  man  ever  hated  his  own 
flesh :  but  nourisheth  and  cherisheth  it,  as  also  Christ  doth 
the  Church :  because  we  are  members  of  His  body,  of  His 
flesh,  and  of  His  bones.  "For  this  cause  shall  a  man  leave 
his  father  and  mother:  and  shall  cleave  to  his  wife,  and 
they  shall  be  two  in  one  flesh."  This  is  a  great  sacrament : 
but  I  speak  in  Christ  and  in  the  Church.  Nevertheless, 
let  every  one  of  you  in  particular  love  his  wife  as  himself : 
and  let  the  wife  fear  her  husband. 


(Ps.  cxxvii) 

hy  wife  shall  be  as  a  fruitful  vine  on  the  sides  of  thy 
house.    V.  Thy  children  as  olive-plants  round  about 
thy  table.    Alleluia,  Alleluia.    V.  Ps.  xix.    May  the 
Lord  send  you  help  from  the  sanctuary,  and  defend  you  out 
of  Sion.  Alleluia. 
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(Ps.  cxxvii) 

U>  ehold,  thus  shall  the  man  be  blessed  that  feareth  the 
Lord.  May  the  Lord  bless  thee  out  of  Sion,  and 
mayest  thou  see  the  good  things  of  Jerusalem  all  the  days 
of  thy  life.  V.  And  mayest  thou  see  thy  children's  chil- 
dren :  peace  upon  Israel. 

In  Paschal  time,  the  Gradual  is  omitted  and  the  following 
is  said : 

Alleluia^  Alleluia.  May  the  Lord  send  you  help  from 
the  sanctuary,  and  defend  you  out  \>i  Sion.  Alleluia. 
May  the  Lord  out  of  Sion  bless  you :  He  that  made  heaven 
and  earth.  Alleluia. 


tEfje  Gospel 

(Matt.  xix.  3-6) 

T  that  time:  There  came  to  Jesus  the  Pharisees, 
tempting  Him,  and  saying :  Is  it  lawful  for  a  man 
to  put  away  his  wife  for  every  cause  ?  Who,  answering, 
said  to  them  :  Have  ye  not  read,  that  He  who  made  man 
from  the  beginning,  made  them  male  and  female  ?  And 
He  said:  "For  this  cause  shall  a  man  leave  father  and 
mother,  and  shall  cleave  to  his  wife,  and  they  two  shall  be 
in  one  flesh.,,  Therefore  now  they  are  not  two,  but  one 
flesh.  What,  therefore,  God  hath  joined  together,  let  no 
man  put  asunder. 

QL\)t  ^ffertorg 
(Ps.  xxx) 


N  Thee,  O  Lord,  have  I  put  my  trust;  I  have  said: 
,  Thou  art  my  God ;  my  life  is  in  Thy  hands. 


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Zty  Secret  Stager 

eceive,  we  beseech  Thee,  O  Lord,  the  gift  which  has 
rJL^  been  offered  to  Thee  according  to  the  sacred  rite  of 
marriage :  Thou  hast  made  this  union  to  come  to  pass,  be 
Vt  Thine  also  to  prosper  it. 

Z\}t  Nuptial  ttlegging 

After  the  Pater  Noster,  the  priest,  standing  at  the  Epistle 
side  of  the  altar,  turns  toward  the  bridegroom  and  bride 
kneeling  before  him,  and  says: 

Let  us  pray 

^>(raciously  hear  our  prayers,  O  Lord,  and  in  Thy  loving 
\Sr  kindness  impart  Thy  blessing  to  the  union  which 
Thou  hast  appointed  for  the  propagation  of  the  race  01 
man ;  nor,  by  thy  grace,  may  what  thou  thyself  hast  joined 
ever  be  put  asunder. 

Let  us  pray 

OGod,  who  by  thy  might  hast  out  of  nothing  made  al* 
things,  who,  in  the  beginning  having  set  up  the  world, 
didst  bestow  on  man,  whom  thou  hadst  created  in  thine 
own  likeness,  the  inseparable  help  of  woman,  fashioning 
her  body  from  his  very  flesh,  and  thereby  teaching  us  that 
it  is  never  lawful  to  put  asunder  what  it  has  pleased  thee 
to  make  of  one  substance;  O  God,  who  hast  consecrated 
wedlock  by  a  surpassing  mystery,  since  in  holy  matrimony 
is  shown  forth  the  sacrament  of  Christ  and  his  Church; 
O  God,  who  joinest  woman  to  man,  and  ordainest  their 
life  in  common  chiefly  in  order  that  theirs  might  be  that 
blessing  given  by  Thee  in  the  beginning,  and  which  alone, 
neither  the  punishment  Thou  didst  inflict  for  the  sin  of 
•ur  first  parents,  nor  thy  wrath  shown  in  the  flood,  took 
away :  look  down  in  mercy  upon  this  thine  handmaid  who, 

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being  about  to  enter  upon  wedded  Hie,  seeks  to  be  strength- 
ened by  Thy  protection ;  may  the  yoke  she  has  to  bear 
be  one  01  love  and  of  peace ;  faithful  and  chaste,  may  she 
marry  in  Christ ;  her  whole  life  modeled  upon  that  of  holy 
women  ;  may  she  be  pleasing  to  her  husband  as  was  Rachel ; 
may  she  be  wise  as  Rebecca ;  may  she  be  long-lived  and  true 
as  was  Sarah  ;  may  the  author  of  Evil  have  no  share  in  any 
of  her  actions ;  may  she  pass  her  days  true  to  the  troth  she 
has  plighted,  and  faithful  in  her  obedience,  devoted  to  one 
man  only ;  may  she  take  heed  lest  she  care  for  another ; 
may  she  strengthen  her  own  weakness  with  wholesome 
discipline ;  may  she  be  respected  for  her  seriousness,  and 
venerated  for  her  modesty;  may  she  be  well  versed  in  all 
heavenly  teachings;  may  she  be  prolific  in  offspring.  In 
all  things  may  she  be  approved  and  innocent,  and  thus,  in 
the  end,  attain  to  the  rest  of  the  blessed  and  to  the  kingdom 
of  heaven.  And  may  the  one  and  the  other  of  these  see 
their  children's  children  to  the  third  and  fourth  generation, 
and  come  tQ  the  good  old  age  they  look  forward  to. 
Through  Our  Lord  Jesus  Christ  Thy  Son,  Who  liveth  and 
reigneth  with  Thee  in  the  unity  of  the  Holy  Ghost,  one 
God  world  without  end.  Amen. 

The  priest  then  continues  the  Mass,  saying  the  prayer 
Libera,  as  in  the  Canon  ;  and  it  is  fitting  that  the  Bride- 
groom and  Bride  receive  Holy  Communion  at  the  time 
appointed  therefor. 

flTfje  Cotmmmum 

Behold,  thus  shall  every  man  be  blessed  that  feareth 
the  Lord ;  and  mayest  thou  see  thy  children's  chil- 
dren: peace  be  to  Israel. 


QHje  iPost  Communion 

$JJj  |'e  beseech  Thee,  O  Almighty  God,  in  Thy  great  good-  ' 
vIlA#  ness,  to  show  favor  to  that  order  of  things  which 
Thou  Thyself  hast  established,  and  to  keep  in  abiding  peace 
those  whom  Thou  hast  joined  together  in  lawful  bond. 


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Before  giving  his  blessing  to  the  people,  the  priest  again 
turns  to  the  bridegroom  and  bride,  and  blesses  them  in 
particular,  saying: 

Qay  the  God  of  Abraham,  the  God  of  Isaac,  and  the  God 
of  Jacob,  be  with  you :  and  may  He  fulfil  his  blessing 
in  you :  that  you  may  see  your  children's  children  to  the 
third  and  fourth  generation :  and  afterward  enter  into  the 
possession  of  eternal  life,  by  the  help  of  Our  Lord  Jesus 
Christ,  Who,  with  the  Father  and  the  Holy  Ghost,  liveth 
and  reigneth  God,  world  without  end.  Amen. 

Then  the  priest  may  exhort  them  to  observe  an  inviolable 
fidelity  toward  each  other ;  and  to  persevere  in  the  fear  and 
love  of  God.  He  sprinkles  them  with  holv  water,  and 
concludes  the  Mass  as  usual. 


Devotions  for  Confession 

Before  Confession 

eflect  that  this  confession  may  be  the  last  of 
your  life.  Therefore,  prepare  yourself  for  it 
as  if  you  were  lying  sick  upon  your  deathbed,  and  al- 
ready at  the  brink  of  the  grave.  Ask  God  to  give  you 
the  grace  to  make  a  good  examination  of  conscience, 
the  fight  to  see  your  sins  clearly,  and  the  strength  to 
make  a  sincere  confession  and  to  amend  your  life. 

Prayer 

(Y)ost  merciful  God,  Father  in  heaven,  rely- 
ing  on  Thy  goodness  and  mercy,  I  come 
to  Thee  with  filial  confidence  to  confess  my 
sins  and  to  implore  Thy  forgiveness.  Thou 
wilt  not  despise  a  contrite  and  humble  heart. 


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Bless  me  and  receive  me  again  into  Thy  favor ; 
I  acknowledge  that  I  have  been  most  ungrate- 
ful to  Thee,  but  I  sincerely  repent  and  detest 
the  wrong  I  have  done,  and  I  desire  hence- 
forth to  walk  in  the  way  of  perfection  in 
accordance  with  Thy  holy  will. 

O  Jesus,  my  Saviour,  my  good  Shepherd,  I 
have  strayed  far  from  the  path  that  Thou 
hast  marked  out  for  me ;  I  did  not  follow  in 
Thy  footsteps;  I  wandered  into  forbidden 
places.  Repentant  and  sorrowful,  I  beg  to  be 
admitted  again  into  the  fold  of  Thy  faithful 
followers.  I  want  to  confess  my  sins  with  the 
same  sincerity  as  I  should  wish  to  do  at  the 
moment  of  my  death.  My  Jesus,  I  look  to 
Thee  with  confidence  for  the  grace  to  examine 
my  conscience  well. 

1  O  Holy  Spirit,  come  in  Thy  mercy;  en- 
lighten my  mind  and  strengthen  my  will  that 
I  may  know  my  sins,  humbly  confess  them, 
and  sincerely  amend  my  life. 

Mary,  my  Mother,  immaculate  spouse  of 
the  Holy  Ghost,  refuge  of  sinners,  assist  me 
by  thy  intercession. 

Holy  angels  and  saints  of  God,  pray  for  met 
Amen. 


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EXAMINATION  OF  CONSCIENCE 

Begin  by  examining  yourself  on  your  last  confes* 
sion:  Whether  a  grievous  sin  was  forgotten 
through  want  of  proper  examination,  or  concealed 
or  disguised  through  shame.  Whether  you  confessed 
without  a  true  sorrow  and  a  firm  purpose  of  amend- 
ment. Whether  you  have  repaired  evil  done  to  your 
neighbor.  Whether  the  penance  was  performed  with- 
out voluntary  distractions.  Whether  you  have  neg- 
lected your  confessor's  counsel,  and  fallen  at  once 
into  habitual  sins. 

Then  examine  yourself  on  the  Ten  Commandments; 
the  Commandments  of  the  Church ;  the  Seven  Capital 
Sins ;  the  duties  of  your  state  of  life ;  and  your  ruling 
passion.  Calmly  recall  the  different  occasions  of  sin 
which  have  fallen  in  your  way,  or  to  which  your  state 
and  condition  in  life  expose  you ;  the  places  you  have 
frequented;  the  persons  with  whom  you  have  asso- 
ciated. Do  not  neglect  to  consider  the  circumstances 
which  alter  the  grievousness  of  the  sin,  nor  the  vari- 
ous ways  in  which  we  become  accessory  to  the  sins 
of  others. 


The  Ten  Commandments  of  God 

1.  *T"  am  the  Lord,  thy  God,  Who  brought  thee  out 
J-»  of  the  land  of  Egypt,  and  out  of  the  house  of 
bondage.  Thou  shalt  not  have  strange  gods  before 
Me.  Thou  shalt  not  make  to  thyself  a  graven  thing, 
nor  the  likeness  of  any  thing  that  is  in  heaven  above, 
or  in  the  earth  beneath,  nor  of  those  things  that  are  in 
the  waters  under  the  earth.  Thou  shalt  not  adore 
ihem,  nor  serve  them. 


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2.  Thou  shalt  not  take  the  name  of  the  Lord  thy 
God  in  vain ;  for  the  Lord  will  not  hold  him  guiltless 
that  shall  take  the  name  of  the  Lord  his  God  in  vain. 

3 .  Remember  that  thou  keep  holy  the  Sabbath  day. 

4.  Honor  thy  father  and  thy  mother,  that  thou 
mayest  be  long-lived  upon  the  land  which  the  Lord 
thy  God  will  give  thee. 

5.  Thou  shalt  not  kill. 

6.  Thou  shalt  not  commit  adultery. 

7.  Thou  shalt  not  steal. 

8.  Thou  shalt  not  bear  false  witness  against  thy 
neighbor. 

9.  Thou  shalt  not  covet  thy  neighbor's  wife. 
10.  Thou  shalt  not  covet  thy  neighbor's  goods. 

The  Six  Commandments  of  the  Church 

1.  Yc%°         Mass  on  Sundays,  and  holy  days  of 

obligation. 

2.  To  fast  and  abstain  on  the  days  appointed. 

3.  To  confess  at  least  once  a  year. 

4.  To  receive  the  Holy  Eucharist  during  the  Eastei 
time. 

5.  To  contribute  to  the  support  of  our  pastors- 

6.  Not  to  marry  persons  who  are  not  Catholics,  or 
who  are  related  to  us  within  the  fourth  degree  of  kin- 
dred, nor  privately  without  witnesses,  nor  to  solemnize 
marriage  at  forbidden  times. 

The  Seven  Deadly  Sins,  and  the  Opposite 


Virtues 


x.  Pride  

2.  Covetousness 

3.  Lusf  


Humility, 

Liberality^ 

Chastity. 


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6.  Envy 

7.  Sloth 


4.  Anger  . 

5.  Gluttony 


Meekness. 
Temperance. 
Brotherly  love. 
Diligence. 


The  Four  Sins  which  Cry  to  Heaven  for 


1.  Wilful  murder.  2.  The  sin  of  Sodom.  3. 
Oppression  of  the  poor.  4.  Defrauding  the  laborer 
of  his  wages. 

Nine  Ways  of  being  Accessory  to  Another's  Sm 

1.  By  counsel.  2.  By  command.  3.  By  con- 
sent. 4.  By  provocation.  5.  By  praise  or  flattery. 
6.  By  concealment.  7.  By  partaking.  8.  By  silence. 
9.  By  defense  of  the  ill  done. 


The  Seven  Spiritual  Works  of  Mercy 

1.  To  admonish  sinners.  2.  To  instruct  the  ig- 
norant. 3.  To  counsel  the  doubtful.  4.  To  com- 
fort the  sorrowful.  5.  To  bear  wrongs  patiently.  6. 
To  forgive  all  injuries.  7.  To  pray  for  the  living  and 
the  dead. 


The  Seven  Corporal  Works  of  Mercy 

1.  To  feed  the  hungry.  2.  To  give  drink  to  the 
thirsty.  3.  To  clothe  the  naked.  4.  To  visit  and 
ransom  the  captives.  5.  To  harbor  the^  harboriess. 
5.  To  visit  the  sick.    7.  To  bury  the  dead. 


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PRELIMINARY  EXAMINATION 

I  'hen  did  you  make  your  last  confession  ? 

Did  you  take  sufficient  pains  to  awaken  contri- 
tion ? 

Did  you  omit  to  confess  a  mortal  sin,  either  in- 
tentionally or  through  forgetfulness  ? 

Did  you  intentionally  neglect  to  say  the  penance 
which  was  imposed  on  you,  or  were  you  so  careless  as 
to  forget  it  ? 

Have  you  carried  out  the  resolutions  you  made  at 
your  last  confession  or  have  you  paid  no  heed  at  all 
to  them  ? 


Examination  on  the  Ten  Commandments  of  God 

I.  *T^ave  you  doubted  in  matters  of  faith? 

Murmured  against  God  at  your  adversity 
or  at  the  prosperity  of  others?  Despaired  of  Hi* 
mercy  ? 

Have  you  believed  in  fortune-tellers  or  consulted 
them  ? 

Have  you  gone  to  places  of  worship  belonging  to 
other  denominations  ? 

Have  you  recommended  yourself  daily  to  God? 
Neglected  your  morning  or  night  prayers  ?  Omitted 
religious  duties  or  practices  through  motives  of  hu- 
man respect  ? 

Have  you  rashly  presumed  upon  God's  forbearance 
in  order  to  commit  sin  ? 

Have  you  read  books,  papers,  and  periodicals  of 
anti-Catholic  or  atheistic  tendency?  Made  use  of 
superstitious  practices  ?  Spoken  with  levity  or  irrev- 
erence of  priests,  Religious,  or  sacred  objects  ? 


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II.  Have  you  taken  the  name  of  God  in  vain? 
Profaned  anything  relating  to  religion  ? 

Have  you  sworn  falsely,  rashfy,  or  in  slight  and 
trivial  matters?  Cursed  yourself  or  others,  or  any 
crea  ture  ?  Angered  others  so  as  to  make  them  swear, 
or  blaspheme  God  ? 

III.  Have  you  kept  holy  the  Lord's  Day,  and  all 
other  days  commanded  to  be  kept  holy  ?  Bought  or 
sold  things,  not  of  necessity,  on  that  day?  Done  or 
commanded  some  servile  work  not  of  necessity? 
Missed  Mass  or  been  wilfully  distracted  during  Mass  ? 
Talked,  gazed,  or  laughed  in  the  church  ?  Profaned 
the  day  by  dancing,  drinking,  gambling,  or  in  other 
ways? 

IV.  Have  you  honored  your  parental  superiors,  and 
masters,  according  to  your  just  duty?  Deceived 
them?    Disobeyed  them? 

Have  you  failed  in  due  reverence  to  aged  persons  ? 

V.  Have  you  procured,  desired,  or  hastened  the 
death  of  any  one  ?  Borne  hatred  ?  Oppressed  any 
one?  Desired  revenge?  Not  forgiven  injuries? 
Refused  to  speak  to  others?  Used  provoking  lan- 
guage? Injured  others?  Caused  enmity  between 
others? 

VI  and  IX.  Have  you  been  guilty  of  any  sin 
against  hory  purity  in  thought,  word,  or  deed  ? 

VII.  Have  you  been  guilty  of  stealing,  or  of  deceit 
in  buying,  or  selling,  in  regard  to  wares,  prices, 
weights,  or  measures  ?  Have  you  wilfully  damaged 
another  man's  goods,  or  negligently  spoiled  them? 

VIII.  Have  you  borne  false  witness?  Called 
injurious  names  ?  Disclosed  another's  sins  ?  Flat- 
tered others  ?   Judged  rashly  ? 

X.  Have  you  coveted  unjustly  anything  that  be- 
longs to  another  ? 


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Examination  on  the  Precepts  of  the  Church 

Rave  you  gone  to  confession  at  least  once  a  year  ? 
Received  holy  communion  during  Easter  time  ? 
Have  you  violated  the  fasts  of  the  Church,  or  eaten 
flesh  meat  on  prohibited  days  ? 

Have  you  sinned  against  any  other  commandment 
of  the  Church  ? 

Examine  yourself  also  in  regard  to  the  Seven  Capi- 
tal Sins  and  the  nine  ways  of  beins  accessory  to  an- 
other's sin. 

Ifter  tije  iaxaminatum 

aving  discovered  the  sins  of  which  you  have  been 
guilty,  together  with  their  number,*  enormity,  or 
such  circumstances  as  may  change  their  nature,  you 
should  endeavor  to  excite  in  yourself  a  heartfelt  sor- 
row for  having  committed  them,  and  a  sincere  de- 
testation of  them.  This  being  the  most  essential  of  all 
the  dispositions  requisite  for  a  good  confession,  with 
what  humility,  fervor,  and  perseverance  should  you 
not  importune  Him  Who  holds  the  hearts  of  men  in 
His  hands  to  grant  it  to  you ! 

CONSIDERATIONS  TO  EXCITE  IN  OUR  HEART  TRUE 
CONTRITION  FOR  OUR  SINS 

aONSiDER  Who  He  is,  and  how  good  and  gracious  He 
is  to  you,  Whom  you  have  so  often  and  so  deeply 
offended  by  these  sins.  He  made  you  —  He  made  you 
for  Himself,  to  know,  love,  and  serve  Jlim,  and  to  be 
happy  with  Him  forever.  He  redeemed  you  by  His 
blood.  He  has  borne  with  you  and  waited  for  you 
so  long.    He  it  is  Who  has  called  you  and  moved  you 


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to  repentance.  Why  have  you  thus  sinned  against 
Him  ?  Why  have  you  been  so  ungrateful  ?  What 
more  could  He  do  for  you?  Oh,  be  ashamed,  and 
mourn,  and  despise  yourself,  because  you  have  sinned 
against  your  Maker  and  your  Redeemer,  Whom  you  j 
ought  to  love  above  all  things ! 

Consider  the  consequences  of  even  one  mortal  sin. 
By  it  you  lose  the  grace  of  God.  You  destroy  peace 
of  conscience ;  you  forfeit  the  felicity  of  heaven,  for 
which  you  were  created  and  redeemed ;  and  you  pre- 
pare for  yourself  eternal  punishment.  If  we  grieve 
for  the  loss  of  temporal  and  earthly  things,  how  much 
more  should  we  grieve  for  having  deliberately  exposed 
ourselves  to  the  loss  of  those  which  are  eternal  and 
heavenly! 

Consider  how  great  is  the  love  of  God  for  you,  if, 
only  from  this,  that  He  hath  so  long  waited  for  you 
and  spared  you,  when  He  might  have  so  justly  cast 
you  into  hell.  Behold  Him  fastened  to  the  cross  for 
love  of  you!  Behold  Him  pouring  forth  His  precious 
blood  as  a  fountain  to  cleanse  you  from  your  sins! 
Hear  Him  saying,  "I  thirst,"  —"I  thirst  with 
an  ardent  desire  for  your  salvation !  "  Behold  Him 
stretching  out  His  arms  to  embrace  you,  and  waiting 
until  you  should  come  to  yourself  and  turn  unto  Him, 
and  throw  yourself  before  Him,  and  say,  "  Father,  I 
have  sinned  against  heaven  and  before  Thee,  and  am 
no  more  worthy  to  be  called  Thy  son/'  Let  these 
considerations  touch  your  heart  with  love  lot  Him 
Who  loves  you  so  much,  and  love  will  beget  true  con- 
trition, most  acceptable  to  God. 

Say  an  Our  Father,  a  Hail  Mary,  and  a  Glory  to 
obtain  true  contrition.   Then  add  the  following: 


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INVOCATIONS 

O  Mary,  conceived  without  sin,  pray  for  us 
who  have  recourse  to  thee ! 

Indulgence  of  100  days,  once  a  day.  —  Leo  XIII, 
March  15,  1884. 

Holy  Virgin,  Mary  immaculate,  Mother  of 
God  and  our  Mother,  speak  thou  for  us  to  the 
Heart  of  Jesus,  Who  is  thy  Son  and  our 
Brother! 

Indulgence  of  100  days,  once  a  day.  —  Leo  XIII, 
Dec.  20,  1800. 

AN  ACT  OF  CONTRITION 

Recite  very  attentively  one  of  the  following  acts. 
I 

tern  ax  Father !  I  am  heartily  sorry  for 
having  offended  Thee,  and  I  detest  all 
my  sins,  because  I  dread  the  loss  of  heaven 
and  the  pains  of  hell,  but  most  of  all  because 
they  displease  Thee,  my  God,  Who  art  all- 
good  and  deserving  of  all  my  love.  I  firmly 
resolve  with  the  help  of  Thy  grace  to  confess 
my  sins,  to  do  penance,  and  to  amend  my  life. 


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II 

my  God,  I  am  truly  sorry  that  I  have 
sinned,  "because  Thou  art  infinitely  good 
and  sin  displeases  Thee.'  I  promise  not  to 
offend  Thee  again.  I  love  Thee  above  all 
things  with  my  whole  heart  and  soul,  and  I 
will  endeavor  to  please  Thee  in  everything. 

Ill 

Q  God  !  infinitely  worthy  of  all  love,  my 
Creator,  my  Saviour,  my  Benefactor, 
why  did  I  ever  offend  Thee?  Lord,  have 
mercy  on  me.  How  ungrateful  I  have  been 
to  Thee,  Who  art  infinitely  good  J  Father, 
forgive  me.  I  love  Thee,  my  God,  with  my 
whole  heart  and  above  all  things ;  I  hate  sin 
because  it  is  offensive  to  Thy  goodness.  I 
am  truly  sorry  for  having  offended  Thee,  and 
with  Thy  help  I  will  shun  the  occasions  of  sin 
and  seek  to  please  Thee  in  all  things. 

IV 

O  my  God  !  confessing  my  guilt  and  with  a 
contrite  heart  I  kneebbefore  Thee  and  im- 
plore Thee  to  look  down  in  mercy  upon  me.  I 
detest  and  am  heartily  sorry  for  all  my  sins,  not 

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only  because  I  dread  the  loss  of  heaven  and  the 
pain  of  hell,  but  also  and  principally  because  - 
by  them  I  have  offended  Thee,  Who  art  in- 
finitely good  and  deserving  of  all  my  love. 
I  firmly  resolve,  with  the  help  of  Thy  grace, 
to  confess  my  sins  and  to  amend  my  life. 
I  acknowledge  Thee,  0  God,  to  be  the  Su- 
preme Good,  and  I  love  Thee  with  all  my 
heart.  Be  merciful  to  me,  a  poor  sinner. 
I  beseech  Thee,  by  the  Passion  and  death  of 
Jesus  Christ,  Thy  Son,  to  forgive  me  my  sins. 
Amen. 

pproach  the  confessional  with  the  same  recollect- 
edness  and  reverence  as  would  fill  your  heart  if 
Christ  our  Lord  were  seated  there  in  person  ready  to 
hear  your  confession.  The  priest  is  really  the  repre- 
sentative of  Christ. 

When  you  kneel  down  say :  Bless  me,  Father,  for  I 
have  sinned,  and  then  begin  the  Confiteor,  proceeding 
as  far  as  Through  my  fault,  etc. 

THE  CONFITEOR 

*T*  confess  to  Almighty  God,  to  blessed  Mary, 
*^  ever  Virgin,  to  blessed  Michael  the  arch- 
angel, to  blessed  John  the  Baptist,  to  the  holy 
apostles  Peter  and  Paul,  and  to  all  the  saints, 
that  I  have  sinned  exceedingly  in  thought, 
word,  and  deed,  through  my  fault,  through 
my  fault,  through  my  most  grievous  fault.  .  .  . 


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Then  tell  when  you  made  your  last  confession  and 
begin  the  avowal  of  your  sins.  Confess  all  your  sins 
with  a  contrite  and  humble  heart,  and  conclude  thus: 

For  these  and  all  the  sins  of  my  past  life, 
especially  my  sins  of  {naming  certain  sins)  I 
am  heartily  sorry,  beg  pardon  of  God,  and 
absolution  of  you,  my  Father ;  then  finish  the 
Confiteor. 

.  .  .  Therefore,  I  beseech  the  blessed 
Mary,  ever  Virgin,  blessed  Michael  the  arch- 
angel, blessed  John  the  Baptist,  the  holy 
apostles  Peter  and  Paul,  and  all  the  saints,  to 
pray  to  the  Lord  our  God  for  me. 

*T~Jisten  then  with  humility  and  docility  to  the 
r"— *  instruction  of  your  confessor,  and  during  this 
time  avoid  ail  recurrence  to  the  confession  itself; 
remembering  that  sins  forgotten  after  a  serious  ex- 
amination are  really  comprised  in  the  absolution.  Ac- 
cept with  submission  the  penance  imposed,  and  if  any 
obstacle  that  you  foresee  will  prevent  your  accom- 
plishing it,  state  this  respectfully. 

While  the  priest  pronounces  the  words  of  absolution 
endeavor  to  excite  an  act  of  perfect  contrition. 
Should  your  spiritual  Father  deem  it  proper  to  defer 
absolution,  acknowledge  your  un worthiness,  and  do 
not  murmur.  Leave  the  confessional  resolved  to  use 
every  effort,  by  an  amendment  of  life  and  sincere 
repentance,  to  obtain  God's  pardon,  which  His  min- 
ister will  ratify. 


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THANKSGIVING  AFTER  CONFESSION 

£ZiTERNAL  Father !  I  thank  Thee,  I  bless 
Thee,  for  Thy  goodness  and  mercy. 
Thou  hast  had  compassion  on  me,  although 
in  my  folly  I  had  wandered  far  away  from 
Thee  and  offended  Thee  most  grievously. 
With  fatherly  love  Thou  hast  received  me 
anew  after  so  many  relapses  into  sin  and 
forgiven  me  my  offenses  through  the  holy 
sacrament  of  penance.  Blessed  forever,  0  my 
God,  be  Thy  loving  kindness,  Thy  infinite 
mercy  !  Never  again  will  I  grieve  Thee  by 
ingratitude,  by  disobedience  to  Thy  holy  will; 
henceforth  my  watchword  shall  be  :  "  Omnia 
ad  major  em  Dei  gloriamf"  "All  for  the 
greater  glory  of  God  !  " 

Sacred  Heart  of  Jesus,  I  trust  in  Thee. 
Indulgence  of  300  days.  —  Pius  X,  June  27,  1006. 

Jesus,  my  God,  I  love  Thee  above  all  things. 

Indulgence  of  50  days,  each  time.  —  Pius  IX, 
May  7,  1854. 

£\  divine  Spirit !  penetrate  my  soul  with 
true  horror  and  loathing  of  sin.  Grant 
'that  I  may  be  more  exact  in  the  fulfilment  of 
all  my  duties,  and  strengthen  me  by  Thy  grace, 
that  I  may  not  again  yield  to  temptation. 


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Sweet  heart  of  Mary,  be  my  salvation. 

Indulgence  of  300  days,  each  time.  —  Pius  IX, 
Sept.  30,  1852. 

Mary,  our  hope,  have  pity  on  us  ! 

Indulgence  of  300  days.  —  Pius  X,  Jan.  8,  1906. 

In  conclusion,  reflect  on  the  following  verses  from 
the  Psalms : 

"J^lessed  are  they  whose  iniquities  are  for- 
given,  and  whose  sins  are  covered. 

Blessed  are  the  undefiled  in  the  way ;  who 
walk  in  the  law  of  the  Lord. 

I  cried  with  my  whole  heart,  hear  me,  0 
Lord :  I  will  seek  Thy  justifications* 

I  cried  unto  Thee,  save  me :  that  I  may  keep 
Thy  commandments. 

I  will  praise  Thee,  because  Thou  hast  heard 
me,  and  art  become  my  salvation. 

0  praise  the  Lord,  for  He  is  good  and  His 
mercy  endureth  forever. 

The  Lord  is  my  helper ;  I  will  not  fear  what 
man  can  do  unto  me. 

1  will  please  the  Lord  in  the  land  of  the 
living. 

The  perils  of  hell  have  found  me :  0  Lord, 
deliver  my  soul. 

I  have  acknowledged  my  sin  urito  Thee, 
and  mine  iniquity  I  have  not  concealed. 


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I  said,  I  will  confess  against  myself  mine  in- 
iquity with  the  Lord,  and  Thou  hast  forgiven 
the  wickedness  of  my  sin. 

Thou  art  my  refuge  from  the  trouble  which 
hath  encompassed  me ;  my  joy.  Deliver  me 
from  them  that  surround  me. 

*J>less  the  Lord,  0  my  soul,  and  let  all  that 
is  within  me  bless  His  holy  name.  Bless 
the  Lord,  0  my  soul,  and  never  forget  all  He 
hath  done  for  thee. 

Who  forgiveth  all  thy  iniquities;  Who 
healeth  all  thy  diseases. 

Who  redeemeth  thy  life  from  destruction ; 
Who  crowneth  thee  with  mercy  and  compas- 
sion. 

The  Lord  is  compassionate  and  merciful ; 
long-suffering  and  plenteous  in  mercy. 
:  He  will  not  always  be  angry ;  nor  will  He 
threaten  forever. 

He  hath  not  dealt  with  us  according  to  our 
sins ;  nor  rewarded  us  according  to  our  iniq- 
uities. , 

As  far  as  the  east  is  from  the  west,  so 
far  hath  He  removed  our  iniquities  from 
us. 

As  a  father  hath  compassion  on  his  chil- 
dren, so  hath  the  Lord  compassion  on  them 
that  fear  Him. 


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For  He  knoweth  our  frame;  He  remem- 
bereth  that  we  are  dust. 

Bless  the  Lord,  all  ye  His  angels ;  bless  the 
Lord  all  ye  His  hosts. 

Bless  the  Lord  all  His  works;  in  every 
place  of  His  dominion,  O  my  soul,  bless  thou 
the  Lord. 

ZEbe  Seven  penttenttal  psalms 

Ant.  Ne    reminiscaris,  ArU.  Remember  not,  0 

delicta  nostra,  Domine,  Lord,  our  offenses,  nor 

vel  parentum  nostrorum,  those   of   our  parents; 

neque  vindictam  sumas  and   take   not  revenge 

de  peccatis  nostris.  of  our  sins. 

t,  fltalmHE.  ffimmiw,  ne  in  luxm 

Verse  1.  David,  in  deep  affliction,  prays  for  a  miti- 
gation of  the  divine  anger.  4.  In  consideration  of 
God's  mercy.  5.  His  glory.  6.  His  own  repentance. 
8.  By  faitir  he  triumphs  over  his  enemies. 

1.  ^"I^vomine,   ne  in     1.  (~\  Lord,  rebuke  me 


guas  me,  neque  in  ira  Tua  dignation :    nor  chastise 


2.  Miserere  mei,  Do-  2.  Have  mercy  upon 
mine,  quoniam  infirmus  me,  O  Lord,  for  I  am 
sum:  sana  me,  Domine,  weak:  heal  me,  O 
quoniam  conturbata  sunt  Lord,  for  my  bones  are 


corripias  me. 


me  in  Thy  wrath. 


ossa  mea. 


troubled. 


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3.  Et  anima  mea  tur- 
bata  est  valde;  sed  Tu, 
Domine,  usquequo? 

4.  Convertere,  Domi- 
ne ,  e t  eripe  animam  meam ; 
salvum  me  fac  propter 
misericordiam  tuam. 

5.  Quoniam  non  est 
in  morte  qui  memor  sit 
Tui;  in  inferno  autem 
quis  confitebitur  Tibi? 

6.  Laboravi  in  gemitu 
meo ;  lavabo  per  singulas 
noctes  lectum  meum  :  lac- 
rymis  meis  stratum  meum 
rigabo. 

7.  Turbatus  est  a  fu- 
rore meus ;  inveteravi 
inter  omnes  inimicos 
meos. 

8.  Discedite  a  me  om- 
nes qui  operamini  ini- 
quitatem,  quoniam  ex- 
audivit  Dominus  vocem 
ftetus  mei. 

9.  Exaudivit  Dominus 
deprecationem  meam ; 
Dominus  orationem  meam 
suscepit. 

10.  Erubescant,  et  con- 
turbentur  vehementer  om- 
nes inimici  mei;  conver- 
tantur,  et  erubescant 
valde  velociter. 

Gloria,  etc. 


3.  My  soul  also  is 
troubled  exceedingly :  but 
Thou,  O  Lord,  how  long  ? 

4.  Turn  Thee,  0  Lord, 
and  deliver  my  soul:  O 
save  me  for  Thy  mercy's 
sake. 

5.  For  in  death  there 
is  no  one  that  remember- 
eth  Thee :  and  who  shall 
give  Thee  thanks  in  hell  ? 

6.  I  have  labored  in 
my  groanings :  every 
night  will  I  wash  my  bed, 
and  water  my  couch  with 
my  tears. 

7.  Mine  eye  is  trou- 
bled through  indignation : 
I  have  grown  old  among 
all  mine  enemies. 

8.  Depart  from  me, 
all  ye  that  work  iniquity : 
for  the  Lord  hath  heard 
the  voice  of  my  weep- 
ing. 

9.  The  Lord  hath 
heard  my  supplication : 
the  Lord  hath  received 
my  prayer. 

10.  Let  all  mine  ene- 
mies be  ashamed  and  sore 
vexed:  let  them  be  turned 
back,  and  be  ashamed 
very  speedily. 

Glory,  etc. 


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2*  iftealm  HH.   IBtxti  Quorum 

i.  The  blessedness  of  those  whose  sins  are  for- 
given. 3.  The  misery  of  impenitence.  6.  Confes- 
sion of  sin  brings  ease.  8.  Safety.  14.  Joy. 

1.  *1J>eati     quorum  1.  *1£>lessed  are 

-■^  remissae   sunt  they  whose 

iniquitates,    et    quorum  iniquities   are  forgiven: 

tecta  sunt  peccata.  and  whose  sins  are  covered. 

2.  Beatus  vir  cui  non  2.  Blessed  is  the  man 
imputavit  Dominus  pec-  to  whom  the  Lord  hath  not 
catum,  nec  est  in  spiritu  imputed  sin:  and  in  whose 
^jus  dolus.  spirit  there  is  no  guile. 

3.  Quoniam  tacui,  in-  3.  Because  I  was  si- 
veteraverunt  ossa  mea,  lent,  my  bones  grew  old: 
dum  clamarem  tota  die.  while  I  cried  aloud  all  the 

day  long. 

4.  Quoniam  die  ac  4.  For  day  and  night 
nocte  gravata  est  super  Thy  hand  was  heavy  upon 
me  manus  Tua,  con  versus  me :  I  turned  in  my  an- 
sum  in  aerumna  mea,  dum  guish,  while  the  thorn  was 
configitur  spina.  fastened  in  me. 

5.  Delictum  meum  5.  I  acknowledged  my 
cognitum  Tibi  feci,  et  in-  sin  unto  Thee :  and  my 
justitiam  meam  non  ab-  injustice  have  I  not  con- 
scondi.  cealed. 

6.  Dixi :  Confitebor  6.  I  said  I  will  confess 
adversum  me  injustitiam  against  myself  my  injus- 
meam  Domino  et  Tu  re-  tice  to  the  Lord:  and 
misisti  impietatem  pec-  Thou  forgavest  the  wick- 
cati  mei.  edness  of  my  sin. 

7.  Pro  hac  orabit  ad  7.  For  this  shall  every 
Te  omnis  sanctus  in  tem-  one  that  is  holy  pray  unto 
pore  opportuno.  Thee :  in  seasonable  time. 


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8.  Verumtamen  in 
diluvio  aquarum  multa- 
rum,  ad  eum  non  approx- 
imabunt. 

9.  Tu  es  refugium  me- 
um  a  tribulatione  quae  cir- 
cumdedit  me  cxultatio 
mea,  erue  me  a  circum- 
dantibus  me. 

10.  Intellectum  tibi 
dabo,  et  iristruam  te  in 
via  hac  qua  gradieris; 
firmabo  super  te  oculos 
meos. 

11.  Nolite  fieri  sicut 
equus  et  mulus,  quibus 
non  est  intellectus. 

12.  In  camo  et  freno 
maxillas  eorum  constringe, 
qui  non  approximant  ad 
te. 

13.  Multa  flagella  pec- 
catoris ;  sperantem  autem 

'in  Domino  misericordia 
circumdabit. 

14.  Latamini  in  Do- 
mino, et  exultate,  justi; 
et  gloriamini,  omnes  recti 
corde. 

Gloria,  etc. 


8.  But  in  the  flood 
of  many  waters:  they 
shall  not  come  nigh  unto 
him. 

9.  Thou  art  my  refuge 
from  the  troubje  which 
hath  surrounded  me :  my 
joy,  deliver  me  from  them 
that  compass  me  about. 

10.  I  will  give  thee  un- 
derstanding, and  will  in- 
struct thee  in  the  way 
wherein  thou  shalt  go: 
I  will  fix  Mine  eyes  upon 
thee. 

11.  Be  ye  not  like  unto 
horse  and  mule,  which 
have  no  understanding. 

12.  With  bit  and  bridle 
bind  fast  the  jaws  of  those 
who  come  not  nigh  unto 
thee. 

13.  Many  are  the 
scourges  of  the  sinner; 
but  mercy  shall  compass 
him  about  that  hopeth 
in  the  Lord, 

14.  Be  glad,  0  ye  just, 
and  rejoice  in  the  Lord; 
and  glory  all  ye  that  are 
right  of  heart. 

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3.  iftealm  JSotmtw,  tw  in  jFurort 


i.  David's  extreme  anguish.    15.  He  hopes  in  God. 
18.  His  resignation  and  grief.    22.  Prayer. 


1.  ^i^vomine,  ne 
«JLr  furore 


m 
Tua 

arguas  me,  neque  in  ira 
Tua  corripias  me. 

2.  Quoniam  sagittae 
Tuae  infixae  sunt  mini, 
€t  confirmasti  super  me 
manum  Tuam. 

3.  Non  est  sanitas  in 
carne  mea,  a  facie  irae 
Tuae;  non  est  pax  os- 
sibus  meis,  a  facie  pec- 
catorum  meorum. 

4.  Quoniam  iniquitates 
meae  supergressae  sunt 
caput  meum,  et  sicut  onus 
grave  gravatae  sunt  super 
me. 

5.  Putruerunt  et  cor- 
ruptae  sunt  cicatrices  meae, 
a  facie  insipientiae  meae. 

6.  Miser  factus  sum  et 
curvatus  sum  usque  in 
finem ;  tota  die  contrista- 
tus  ingrediebar. 

7.  Quoniam  lumbi  mei 
impleti  sunt  illusionibus ; 
et  non  est  sanitas  in  carne 
mea. 


1.  f~\  lord,  rebuke 

me  not  in  Thine 
indignation:  nor  chastise 
me  in  Thy  wrath. 

2.  For  Thine  arrows 
stick  fast  in  me:  and 
Thou  hast  laid  Thy  hand 
heavily  upon  me. 

3.  There  is  no  health  in 
my  flesh  because  of  Thy 
wrath :  there  is  no  rest  in 
my  bones  because  of  my 
sins. 

4.  For  my  iniquities  are 
gone  over  my  head :  and, 
like  a  heavy  burden,  press 
sorely  upon  me. 

5.  My   wounds  havex 
putrefied  and  are  corrupt ; 
because  of  my  foolishness. 

6.  I  am  become  mis- 
erable and  am  bowed 
down  even  to  the  end:  I 
go  sorrowfully  all  the  day 
long. 

7.  For  my  loins  are 
filled  with  illusions:  and 
there  is  no  soundness  in 
my  flesh. 


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8.  Affiictussum,ethu- 
railiatus  sum  nimis;  ru- 
giebam  a  gemitu  cordis 
mei. 

9.  Domine,  ante  Te 
omne  desiderium  meum, 
et  gemitus  meus  a  Te  non 
est  absconditus. 

10.  Cor  meum  contur- 
batum  est,  dereliquit 
me  virtus  mea,  et  lumen 
oculorum  meorum,  et  ip- 
sum  non  est  mecum. 

11.  Amici  mei  et  prox- 
imi  mei  adversum  me  ap- 
proprinquaverunt,  et  stet- 
erunt. 

12.  Et  qui  juxta  me 
erant,  de  longe  steterunt, 
et  vim  faciebant  qui  quae- 
rebant  animam  meam. 

13.  Et  qui  inquirebant 
mala  mihi,  locuti  sunt 
vanitates,  et  dolos  tota 
die  meditabantur. 

■  14.  Ego  autem,  tan- 
quam  surdus,  non  audie- 
bam ;  et  sicut  mutus  non 
aperiens  os  suum. 

15.  Et  f actus  sum  sicut 
homo  non  audiens,  et  non 
habens  in  ore  suo  redargu- 
tiones. 


8.  I  am  afflicted  and 
humbled  exceedingly:  I 
have  roared  for  the  groan- 
ing of  my  heart. 

9.  Lord,  all  my  desire 
is  before  Thee:  and  my 
groaning  is  not  hidden 
from  Thee. 

10.  My  heart  is  trou- 
bled, my  strength  hath 
failed  me :  the  very  light 
of  mine  eyes  is  gone  from 
me. 

1 1 .  My  friends  and  my 
neighbors  drew  near,  and 
stood  up  against  me. 

12.  They  that  were 
once  nigh  me  stood  afar 
off :  and  they  that  sought 
after  my  soul  did  violence/ 
against  me. 

13.  And  they  that 
sought  to  do  me  evil 
talked  vanities:  and  im- 
agined deceits  all  the  day 
long. 

14.  But  I,  as  a  deaf 
man,  heard  not:  and  as 
one  that  is  dumb,  wha 
openeth  not  his  mouth. 

15.  I  became  as  a  man 
that  heareth  not:  and 
that  hath  no  reproofs  in 
his  mouth. 


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16.  Quoniam  in  Te,  Do- 
mine,  speravi  ;  Tu  exau- 
dies  me,  Domine  Deus 

meus. 

17.  Quia  dixi:  Ne- 
-quando  supergaudeant 
mihi  inimici  mei ;  et  dum 
commoventur  pedes  mei, 
super  me  magna  locuti 
Sunt. 

18.  Quoniam  ego  in 
flagella  paratus  sum,  et 
dolor  meus  in  conspectu 
meo  semper. 

19.  Quoniam  iniquita- 
tem  meam  annuntiabo,  et 
cogitabo  pro  peccato  meo. 

20.  Inimici  autem  mei 
vivunt,  et  confirmati  sunt 
super  me :  et  multiplicati 
sunt  qui  oderunt  me  in- 
ique. 

21.  Qui  retribuunt 
mala  pro  bonis,  detrahe- 
bant  mihi,  quoniam  seque- 
bar  bonitatem. 

22.  Ne  derelinquas  me, 
Domine  Deus  meus;  ne 
discesseris  a  me. 

23.  Intende  in  adju- 
torium  meum,  Domine, 
Deus  salutis  meae. 

Gloria,  etc. 


16.  For  ta  Thee,  0 
Lord,  have  I  hoped :  Thou 
wilt  hear  me,  O  Lord  my 
God. 

17.  For  I  said,  Let  not 
mine  enemies  at  any  time 
triumph  over  me:  and 
when  my  feet  slip,  they 
have  spoken  great  things 
against  me. 

18.  For  I  am  prepared 
for  scourges;  and  my 
sorrow  is  always  before 
me. 

19.  For  I  will  confess 
mine  iniquity:  and  will 
think  upon  my  sin. 

20.  But  mine  enemies 
live,  and  are  strengthened 
against  me:  and  they  that 
hate  me  wrongfully  are 
multiplied. 

21.  They  that  render 
evil  for  good  spake  against 
me,  because  I  followed 
goodness. 

22.  Forsake  me  not,  0 
Lord  my  God:  go  not 
Thou  far  from  me. 

23.  Haste  Thee  to  my 
help,  O  Lord.  God  of  my 
salvation. 

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4.  ijisalm  1L.  iftfltserew 

x.  David  prays  for  the  remission  of  his  sins ;  8.  for 
perfect  sanctity.    17.  Sacrifice  without  contrition 

will  not  pardon  sin.  19.  David  prays  for  the  exal- 
tation of  the  Church. 

1.  /T|iserere     mei  1.         ave  mercy  upon 
*  "  Deus:  secun-  me,   O  God; 

dum  magnam  misericor-  according  to  Thy  great 

diam  Tuam.  mercy. 

2.  Et  secundum  multi-  2.  And  according  to  the 
tudinem  miserationum  multitude  of  Thy  tender 
Tuarum  :  dele  iniquitatem  mercies :  blot  out  my  in- 
meam.  iquity. 

3.  Amplius  lava  me  ab  3.  Wash  me  yet  more 
Iniquitate  mea :  et  a  pec-  from  my  iniquity:  and 
cato  meo  munda  me.  cleanse  me  from  my  sin. 

4.  Quoniam,  iniquita-  4.  For  I*  acknowledge 
tem  meam  ego  cognosco :  my  iniquity :  and  my 
et  peccatum  meum  con-  sin  is  always  before 
tra  me  est  semper.  me. 

5.  Tibi  soli  peccavi,  5.  Against  Thee  only 
et  malum  coram  Te  have  I  sinned,  ana  done 
feci:  ut  justificeris  evil  in  Thy  sight:  that 
in  sermonibus  Tuis,  Thou  mayest  be  justified 
et  vincas  cum  judi-  in  Thy  words,  and  mayest 
caris.  overcome  when  Thou  art 

judged. 

6.  Ecce  enim  in  iniqui-  6.  For  behold,  I  was 
tatibus  conceptus  sum :  conceived  in  iniquities : 
et  in  peccatis  concepit  me  and  in  sins  did  my  mother 
mater  mea.  conceive  me. 

7.  Ecce  enim  verita-  7.  For  behold,  Thou 
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et  occulta  sapientiae 
Tuae   manifestasti  mihi. 

8.  Asperges  me  hys- 
sopo,  et  mundabor : 
lavabis  me,  et  su- 
per nivem  dealbabor. 

9.  Auditui  meo  dabis 
gaudium  et  laetitiam : 
et  exultabunt  ossa  humili- 
ata. 

10.  Averte  faciam  Tu- 
am  a  peccatis  meis:  et 
omnes  iniquitates  meas 
dele. 

11.  Cor  mundum  crea 
in  me,  Deus :  et  spiritum 
rectum  innova  in  visceri- 
bus  meis. 

12.  Ne  projicias  me  a 
facie  Tua:  et  Spiritum 
sanctum  Tuum  ne  auferas 
a  me. 

13.  Redde  mihi  laetiti- 
am salutaris  Tui :  et  spi- 
ritu  principali  confirma 
me. 

14.  Docebo  iniquos 
vias  Tuas:  et  im- 
pii  ad  Te  converten- 
tur. 

15.  Libera  me  de  san- 
guineus, Deus,  Deus  sa- 
lutis  meae:   et  exultabit 


certain  and  hidden  things 
of  Thy  wisdom  Thou  hast 
made  manifest  unto  me. 

8.  Thou  shalt  sprinkle 
me  with  hyssop,  and  I 
shall  be  cleansed:  Thou 
shalt  wash  me,  and  I  shall 
be  made  whiter  than  snow. 

9.  Thou  shalt  make  me 
hear  of  joy  and  gladness: 
and  the  bones  that  were 
humbled  shall  rejoice. 

10.  Turn  away  Thy 
face  from  my  sins  and 
blot  out  all  my  iniquities. 

11.  Create  in  me  a 
clean  heart,  O  God:  and 
renew  a  right  spirit  within 
my  bosom. 

12.  Cast  me  not  away 
from  Thy  presence:  and 
take  not  Thy  holy  Spirit 
from  me. 

13.  Restore  unto  me 
the  joy  of  Thy  salvation: 
and  strengthen  me  with  a 
perfect  spirit. 

14.  I  will  teach  the  un- 
just Thy  ways:  and  the 
wicked  shall  be  converted 
unto  Thee. 

15.  Deliver  me  from 
blood-guiltiness,  O  God, 
Thou  God  of  my  salva- 


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lingual  mea  justitiam  tion:  and  my  tongue  shall 
Tuam.  extol  Thy  justice. 

16.  Domine,  labia  mea  16.  Thou  shalt  open 
aperies :  et  os  meum  my  lips,  O  Lord :  and  my 
annuntiabit  laudem  mouth  shall  declare  Thy 
Tuam.  praise. 

17.  Quoniam  si  vo-  17.  For  if  Thou  hadst 
luisses  sacrificium,  de-  desired  sacrifice,  I  would 
dissem  utique:  holo-  surely  have  given  it :  with 
caustis  non  delecta-  burnt  offerings  Thou  wilt 
beris.  •        not  be  delighted. 

18.  Sacrificium      Deo      18.  A  sacrifice  to  God 
spiritus  contribulatus :  cor  is  an  afflicted  spirit:  a  con- 
contritum  et  humiliatum,  trite  and  humble  heart,  O 
Deus  non  despicies.  God,  Thou  wilt  not  de- 
spise. 

19.  Benigne  fac,  Do-  19.  Deal  favorably,  0 
mine,  in  bona  voluntate  Lord,  in  Thy  good-will 
Tua  Sion :  ut  aedificentur  with  Sion :  that  the  walk 
muri  Jerusalem.  of  Jerusalem  may  be  built 

up. 

20.  Tunc  acceptabis  20.  Then  shalt  Thou 
sacrificium  justitiae,  obla-  accept  the  sacrifice  of  jus- 
tiones,  et  holocausta:  tice,  oblations,  and  whole 
tunc  imponent  super  al-  burnt  offerings :  then  shall 
tare  Tuum  vitulos.  they    lay    calves  upon 

Gloria,  etc.  Thine  altar. 

Glory,  etc. 

5.  JPsalm  CI.  Bmmne,  UxauW 

1.  The  extreme  affliction  of  the  Psalmist.  12. 
The  mercy  of  God.  19.  To  be  recorded  and  praised 
by  future  generations.  26.  The  unchangeableness 
of  God. 


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j.  vt^omine,  exaudi 
JLJ  orationem 
meam,  et  clamor  meus  ad 
Te  veniat. 

2.  Non  avertas  faciem 
Tuam  a  me;  in  quacum- 
que  die  tribulor,  inclina 
ad  me  aurem  tuam. 

3.  In  quacumque  die 
invocavero  Te,  velociter 
exaudi  me. 

4.  Quia  defecerunt  si- 
cut  fumus  dies  mei,  et  ossa 
mea  sicut  cremium  arue- 
runt. 

5.  Percussus  sum  ut 
foenum,  et  aruit  cor  meum, 
quia  obiitus  sum  comedere 
panem  meum. 

6.  A  voce  gemrtus  mei 
adhaesit  os  meum  carni 
meae. 

7.  Similis  f actus  sum 
pellicano  solitudinis  ;  f ac- 
tus sum  nycticorax  in  do- 
micilio. 

8.  Vigilavi,  et  f actus 
sum  sicut  passer  soli- 
tarius  in  tecto. 

9.  Tota  die  exprobra- 
bant  mihi  inimici  mei,  et 
qui  laudabant  me  adver- 
sum  me  jurabant. 


1.  lord,  hear  my 
prayer  :  and  let 

my  cry  come  unto  Thee. 

2.  Turn  not  away  T  hy 
face  from  me :  in  the  day 
when  I  am  in  trouble,  in- 
cline Thine  ear  unto  ine. 

3.  In  what  day  soever  I 
shall  call  upon  Thee :  oh, 
hearken  unto  me  speedily. 

4.  For  my  days  are 
vanished  like  smoke :  and 
my  bones  are  dried  up 
like  fuel  for  the  fire. 

5.  I  am  smitten  as 
grass,  and  my  heart  is 
withered :  for  I  have  for- 
gotten to  eat  my  bread. 

6.  Through  the  voice 
of  my  groaning :  my  bones 
have  cleaved  to  my  flesh. 

7.  I  am  become  like  a 
pelican  in  the  wilderness : 
and  like  a  night-raven  in 
the  house. 

8.  I  have  watched: 
and  am  become  like  a 
sparrow  that  sitteth  alone 
on  the  housetop. 

9.  Mine  enemies  re- 
viled me  all  the  day  long : 
and  they  that  praised  me 
have  sworn  together 
against  me. 


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10.  Quia  cinerem  tam- 
quam  panem  manduca- 
bam,  et  potum  meum  cum 
fletu  miscebam. 

11.  A  facie  irae  et  in- 
dignationis  Tuae,  quia  ele- 
vans  allisisti  me. 

12.  Dies  mei  sicut  um- 
bra declinaverunt,  et  ego 
sicut  fcenum  arui. 

13.  Tu  autem,  Domine, 
in  aeternum  permanes,  et 
memoriale  Tuum  in  gene- 
rationem  et  generationem. 

14.  Tu  exurgens  mis- 
ereberis  Sion,  quia  tem- 
pus  miserendi  ejus,  quia 
venit  tempus. 


15.  Quoniam  placue- 
nint  servis  Tuis  lapides 
ejus,  et  terra?  ejus  misere- 
buntur. 

16.  Et  timebunt  gentes 
nomen  Tuum,  Domine,  et 
omnes  reges  terrae  gloriam 
Tuam. 

17.  Quia  aedificavit  Do- 
minus  Sion,  et  videbitur 
in  gloria  Sua. 

18.  Respexit  in  ora- 
♦ionem     humilium,  et 


10.  For  I  have  eaten 
ashes  as  it  were  bread; 
and  mingled  my  drink 
with  weeping. 

11.  Because  of  Thine 
indignation  and  wrath : 
for  Thou  hast  lifted  me  up 
and  cast  me  down. 

12.  My  days  are  gone 
down  like  a  shadow :  and 
I  am  withered  like  grass. 

13.  But  Thou,  O  Lord, 
endurest  forever :  and 
Thy  memorial  to  all  gen- 
erations. 

14.  Thou  shalt  arise 
and  have  mercy  upon 
Sion:  for  it  is  time  that 
Thou  have  mercy  upon 
her,  yea,  the  time  is 
come. 

15.  For  Thy  servants 
delighted  in  her  stones: 
and  thsy  shall  have  com- 
passion on  the  earth 
thereof. 

16.  The  Gentiles  shall 
fear  Thy  name,  O  Lord: 
and  all  the  kings  of  the 
earth  Thy  gbry. 

17.  For  the  Lord  hath 
built  up  Sion:  and  He 
shall  be  seen  in  His  glory. 

18.  He  hath  had  regard 
unto  the  prayer  of  the 


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non  sprevit  precem  eo- 
rum. 

19.  Scribantur  haec  in 
generatione  altera,  et  po- 
pulus  qui  creabitur  lauda- 
bit  Dominum. 

20.  Quia  prospexit  de 
excelso  sancto  Suo,  Do- 
minus  de  caelo  in  terram 
aspexit. 

21.  Ut  audiret  gemi- 
tus  compeditorum,  ut 
solveret  filios  interempto- 
rum. 

22.  Ut  annuntient  in 
Sion  nomen  Domini, 
et  laudem  ejus  in  Jerusa- 
lem. 

23.  In  conveniendo  po- 
pulos  in  unum,  et  reges  ut 
serviant  Domino. 

24.  Respondit  ei  in  via 
virtutis  suae:  Paucitatem 
dierum  meorum  nuntia 
mihi. 

25.  Ne  re  voces  me  in 
dimidio  dierum  eorum ; 
in  generationem  et  genera- 
tionem  anni  Tui. 

26.  Initio  Tu,  Domine, 
terram  fundasti ;  et  opera 
manuum  Tuarum  sunt 
coeli. 


lowly :  and  hath  not  de- 
spised their  petition. 

19.  Let  these  things  be 
written  for  another  gen- 
eration :  and  the  people 
that  shall  be  created  shall 
praise  the  Lord. 

20.  For  He  hath  looked 
down  from  His  high,  holy 
place;  from  heaven  hath 
the  Lord  looked  upon  the 
earth. 

21.  That  He  might 
hear  the  groaning  of  them 
that  are  in  fetters:  that 
He  might  deliver  the  chil- 
dren of  the  plain. 

22.  That  they  may  de- 
clare the  name  of  the  Lord 
in  Sion :  and  His  praise  in 
Jerusalem. 

23.  When  the  people 
assembled  together:  and 
kings  to  serve  the  Lord. 

24.  He.  answered  him 
in  the  way  of  his  strength: 
Declare  unto  me  the  few- 
ness of  my  days. 

25.  Call  me  not  away 
in  the  midst  of  my  days: 
Thy  years  are  unto  gen- 
eration and  generation. 

26.  In  the  beginning,  0 
Lord,  Thou  foundedst  the 
earth:  and  .the  heavens 
are  the  work  of  Thy  hands, 


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27.  Ipsi  peribunt,  Tu 
autem  permanes;  et  om- 
nes  sicut  vestimentum 
veterascent. 

28.  Et  sicut  opertorium 
mutabis  eos,  et  muta- 
buntur;  Tu  autem  idem 
ipse  es,  et  anni  Tui  non 
deficient. 

29.  Filii  servorum  tuo- 
rum  habitabunt ;  et 
semen  eorum  in  saeculum 
dirigetur. 

Gloria,  etc. 


27.  They  shall  perish, 
but  Thou  endurest:  and 
they  all  shall  grow  old  as  a 
garment. 

28.  And  as  a  vesture 
shalt  Thou  change  them, 
and  they  shall  be  changed ; 
but  Thou  art  the  same, 
and  Thy  years  shall  no*, 
fail. 

29.  The  children  of 
Thy  servants  shall  con- 
tinue; and  their  seed  be 
directed  forever. 

Glory,  etc. 


6,  ilsalm  CHI&  Be  ^rofmrtte 

The  just,  afflicted  by  his  sins,  implores  the  divine 
mercy. 

1.  f\m  of  the  depths 
have   I  cried 

unto  Thee,  O  Lord :  Lord, 
hear  my  voice. 

2.  Let  Thine  ears  be 
attentive  to  the  voice  of 
my  supplication. 

3.  If  Thou,  O  Lord, 
wilt  mark  iniquities : 
Lord,  who  shall  abide  it? 

4.  For  with  Thee  there 
is  merciful  forgiveness : 
and  because  of  Thy  law  I 
have  waited  for  Thee,  O 
Lord. 


1.  *T^\e  profundis 
JLJ  clamavi  ad 

Te,  Domine :  Domine,  ex- 
audi  vocem  meam. 

2.  Fiant  aures  Tuae  in- 
tendentes  in  vocem  de- 
precationis  meae. 

3.  Si  iniquitates  obser- 
vaveris,  Domine :  Do- 
mine, quis  sustinebit  ? 

4.  Quia  apud  Te  pro- 
pitiatio  est:  et  propter 
legem  Tuam  sustinui  Te, 
Domine. 


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5.  Sustinuit  anima  mea 
in  verbo  ejus:  speravit 
anima  mea  in  Domino. 

6.  A  custodia  matutina 
usque  ad  noctem :  speret 
Israel  in  Domino. 

7.  Quia  apud  Domi- 
nion misericordia :  et 
copiosa  apud  eum  re- 
demptio. 

8.  Et  ipse  redimet 
Israel,  ex  omnibus  ini- 
quitatibus  ejus. 

Gloria,  etc. 


5.  My  soul  hath  waited 
on  His  word:  my  soul 
hath  hoped  in  the  Lord. 

6.  From  the  morning 
watch  even  until  night  let 
Israel  hope  in  the  Lord. 

7.  For  with  the  Lord 
there  is  mercy ;  and  with 
Him  is  plenteous  redemp- 
tion. 

8.  And  He  shall  redeem 
Israel  from  all  his  iniq- 
uities. 

Glory,  etc. 


7.  $salm  C3EME.   ©omhu,  ExauUi 

1.  David  prays  for  favor  in  judgment.  3.  He 
represents  his  distress.  He  prays  for  grace;  9.  for 
deliverance;  10.  for  sanctification ;  12.  for  victory 
over  his  enemies. 


1.  •"T^omine,  exaudi 
«JLJ  orationem  me- 

am;  auribus  percipe  ob- 
secrationem  meam  in  veri- 
tate  Tua;  exaudi  me  in 
Tua  iustitia. 

2.  Et  non  intres  in  judi- 
cium cum  servo  Tuo,  quia 
non  justificabitur  in  con- 
spectu  tuo  omnis  vivens. 

3.  Quia  persecutus 
est     inimicus  animam 


1 .  ear  my  prayer, 
4-6  O  Lord  ;  give 

ear  to  my  supplication 
in  Thy  truth;  hearken 
unto  me  for  Thy  justice' 
sake. 

2.  And  enter  not  into 
judgment  with  Thy  serv- 
ant: for  in  Thy  sight 
shall  no  man  living  be  jus- 
tified. 

3.  For  the  enemy  hath 
persecuted  my  soul:  he 


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meam,  humiliavit  in 
terra  vitam  meam : 
collocavit  me  in  ob- 
scuris,  sicut  mortuos 
saeculi. 

4.  Etanxiatus  est  super 
me  spiritus  meus;  in  me 
turbatum  est  cor  meum. 

5.  Memor  fui  dierum 
antiquorum ;  *  meditatus 
sum  in  omnibus  operibus 
Tuis,  in  factis  manuum 
Tuarum  meditabar. 

6.  Expandi  manus 
meas  ad  Te;  anima 
mea  sicut  terra  sine  aqua 
Tibi. 

7.  Velociterexaudime, 
Domine;  defecit  spiritus 
meus. 

8.  Non  avertas  faciem 
Tuam  a  me,  ^t  similis 
ero  descendentibus  in 
lacum. 

9.  Auditam  fac  mihi 
mane  misericordiam  Tu- 
am, quia  in  Te  speravi. 

10.  Notam  fac  mihi 
viam  in  qua  ambulem, 
quia  ad  Te  levavi  ani- 
mam  meam. 

11.  Eripe  me  de  ini- 
micis  meis,  Domine,  ad 
Te  conf ugi. 


hath  brought  my  life  down 
unto  the  ground.  He 
hath  made  me  to  dwell  in 
darkness,  as  those  that 
have  been  long  dead. 

4.  And  my  spirit  is 
vexed  within  me,  my  heart 
within  me  is  troubled.  " 

5.  I  remembered  the 
days  of  old,  I  meditated  on 
all  Thy  works:  I  have 
mused  upon  the  works  of 
Thy  hands. 

6.  I  have  stretched 
forth  my  hands  unto 
Thee;  my  soul  gaspeth 
unto  Thee,  as  a  land 
where*no  water  is. 

7.  Hear  me  speedily, 
O  Lord;  my  spirit  hath 
fainted  away. 

8.  Turn  not  away  Thy 
face  from  me:  lest  I  be 
like  unto  them  that  go 
down  into  the  pit. 

9.  Make  me  to  hear 
Thy  mercy  in  the  morning : 
for  in  Thee  have  I  hoped. 

10.  Make  me  to  know 
the  way  wherein  I  should 
walk :  for  to  Thee  have  I 
lifted  up  my  soul. 

11.  Deliver  me  from 
mine  enemies,  O  Lord; 
unto  Thee  have  I  fled. 


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12.  Doce  me  facere  vo- 
luntatem  tuam,  quia  Deus 
meus  es  Tu.  Spiritus 
Tuus  bonus  deducet  me 
in  terram  rectam. 

13.  Propter  nomen 
Tuum,  Domine,  vivifica- 
bis  me ;  in  aequitate  Tua, 
educes  de  tribulatione  ani- 
mam  meam. 

14.  Et  in  misericordia 
Tua  disperdes  inimicos 
meos,  et  perdes  omnes 
qui  tribulant  animam 
meam,  quoniam  ego  ser- 
vus  Tuus  sum. 

Gloria,  etc. 

Ant.  Ne  reminiscaris 
Domine,  delicta  nostra 
vel  parentum  nostrorum, 
neque  vindictam  sumas 
de  peccatis  nostris. 


12.  Teach  me  to  do 
Thy  will,  for  Thou  art 
my  God.  Thy  good  spirit 
shall  lead  me  into  the  right 
land. 

15.  For  Thy  name's 
sake,  O  Lord,  Thou  shalt 
quicken  me  in  Thy  justice. 
Thou  shalt  bring  my  soul 
out  of  trouble. 

14.  And  in  Thy  mercy 
Thou  shalt  destroy  mine 
enemies.  Thou  shalt  de- 
stroy all  them  that  afflict 
my  soul:  for  I  am  Thy 
servant. 

Glory,  etc. 

Ant.  Remember  not,  0 
Lord,  our  offenses,  nor 
those  of  our  parents 
and  take  not  revenge 
of  our  sins. 


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^f^VUWNG  many  weeks  of  extreme  languor  the  Psalms 
\J  have  never  been  out  of  my  hands.  I  was  never 
wearied  of  reading  over  and  over  those  sublime  lam- 
entations, those  flights  of  hope,  those  supplications 
full  of  love,  which  answer  to  aU  the  wants  and  all  the 
miseries  of  human  nature.  It  is  nearly  three  thou- 
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days  of  repentance  and  desolation ;  and  we  still  find 
in  them  the  expression  of  our  deepest  anguish,  and 
the  consolation  of  our  sorrows.  The  priest  recites 
them  daily;  thousands  of  monasteries  have  been 
founded  in  order  that  these  psalms  might  be  chanted 
at  every  hour,  and  that  this  voice  of  .supplication 
might  never  be  silent.  The  Gospel  alone  is  superior 
to  the  hymns  of  David,  and  this  only  because  it  is 
their  fulfilment,  because  all  the  yearnings,  all  the  ar- 
dors, all  the  holy  impatience  of  the  prophet  find  their 
accomplishment  in  the  Redeemer  issued  of  his  race.  — 

OZANAM. 

An  excellent  daily  spiritual  reading  would  be  a  com- 
bination, of  extracts  from  Holy  Scripture,  "  The  Imi- 
tation of  Christ,"  by  Thomas  a  Kempis,  and  "  The 
Javes  of  the  Saints"  (or  St.  Francis  de  Sales*  "Devout 
Life  ").  A  very  serviceable  book  for  this  purpose  is 
Le  Masson's  "Spiritual  Reading  for  Every  Day," 
edited  by  Kenelm  Digby  Best  of  the  Oratory  of  Saint 
Philip  Neri. 

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Raving  received  Jesus  into  your  heart  at  holy  commu- 
nion, spend  some  time  in  simple  recollection,  without 
vocal  prayers.  Adore  Him  in  silence;  sit  like  Magdalen 
in  humble,  adoring  love  at  His  feet;  gaze  upon  Him  like 
Zaccheus,  love  Him  in  mute  worship,  like  Mary,  His 
Mother. 

Call  Him  your  King,  the  Spouse  of  your  soul.  Say  to 
Him:  "Speak,  Lord,  for  Thy  servant  heareth."  Offer 
yourself  to  Him  as  His  servant,  ready  to  execute  His  will 
Bind  your  heart  to  His  footstool,  that  it  may  wander  no 
more,  or  rather  put  it  under  His  feet,  that  He  may  crush 
out  its  self-love  and  pride 


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White  your  soul  remains  in  recollection,  in  the  hushed 
calm  of  His  holy  presence,  do  not  seek  to  disturb  it.  It 
is  the  sleep  of  the  soul  upon  the  breast  of  Jesus,  and  this 
grace,  which  strengthens  and  unites  it  to  Our  Lord,  will  be 
more  profitable  than  any  other  exercise. 

The  first  state  having  passed,  we  may  then  proceed  to 
acts  of  thanksgiving,  and  the  exercise  of  the  Four  Ends  of 
Sacrifice  may  prove  useful,  viz. 

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I.  dore  Jesus  upon  the  throne  of  your  heart,  and 

eJr^t  kiss  His  sacred  feet  and  wounded  hands.  Rest 
upon  that  Heart  which  is  burning  with  love  for  yeu.  Offer 
Him  the  keys  of  your  home,  like  St.  Catherine  Qf  Genoa, 
"  with  full  power  to  do  all." 

II.  Thank  Jesus  for  having  so  honored  and  loved  you# 
as  to  give  you  this  communion ;  to  you,  so  poor  and  miser-" 
able,  so  imperfect  and  unfaithful.  Call  upon  Mary  and' 
all  the  saints  and  angels  to  thank  and  praise  Jesus  for  His 
wonderful  love  and  excessive  goodness. 

III.  Make  reparation  to  Jesus  by  expressing  your  in- 
tense sorrow  for  your  sins,  and  by  protestations  of  love  at 
His  feet  with  Magdalen.  Give  Him  some  proof  of  your  fidel- 
ity and  gratitude  by  the  sacrifice  of  some  unregulated  affec- 
tion or  the  definite  resolution  to  overcome  some  particular 
passion  with  more  persistent  energy  and  perseverance. 
Beg  of  Him  the  grace  never  to  offend  Him  more,  and 
desire  to  die  rather  than  offend  Him  by  mortal  sin. 

IV.  Petition :  Ask  what  you  will ;  these  are  the  precious 
moments  of  grace.  The  Lord  is  passing ;  cry  out  to  Him 
for  mercy  and  help.  He  lingers  under  your  roof.  Jesus 
is  ready  to  listen  ta  your  complaints,  and  to  give  you  all 
that  you  ask.  Beg  Him  not  so  much  for  temporal  favors, 
but  rather  that  you  may  become  a  saint  —  that  you  may 
be  more  holy,  more  spiritual,  more  perfect,  more  and  more 
pleasing  to  Him.  Pray  that  His  kingdom  may  be  extended 
and  that  He  may  rule  all  hearts. 

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Fray  for  your  relations,  your  pastors,  for  the  Holy 
Father,  for  the  triumph  of  faith,  and  the  exaltation  of  the 
Church.  , 

For  peace  upon  earth. 

For  vocations  to  the  priesthood  and  the  perfection  and 
sanctification  of  those  who  have  already  embraced  it. 

For  the  fervor  and  perseverance  of  Religious.  f 

For  fervid  and  persevering  adorers  among  the  laity. 

For  the  spread  of  the  eucharistic  kingdom  of  Christ. 

For  the  conversion  of  sinners,  especially  those  in  whom 
you  are  most  interested,  or  those  recommended  to  your 
prayers. 

Pray  that  Jesus  may  be  known,  loved,  and  served  by  all 
men. 

Conclude  by  offering  some  little  flower  to  Our  Lord,  by 
a  practical  resolution,  or  the  promise  of  a  particular  sacrifice 
during  the  day. 

Then  say  a  few  vocal  prayers  for  the  intention  of  the 
Holy  Father,  e.g.,  five  Our  Fathers  and  five  Hail  Mary  a  in 
union  with  the  prayer  which  is  to  be  recited  before  a  cru- 
cifix :  "  Look  down  upon  me,  good  and  gentle  Jesus  "  (page 
37 1  \  in  order  to  obtain  a  plenary  indulgence. 

There  are  many  indulgences  that  we  can  gain  very 
easily,  and  we  are  too  often  forgetful  of  these  riches  that  are 
so  profitable  when  applied  to  the  wants  of  the  suffering, 
souls.  The  holy  souls  will  thus  join  in  your  thanksgiving.. 
During  the  day  do  not  forget  the  royal  visit  of  Jesus,  the 
King  of  kings;  preserve  a  remembrance  of  the  morn- 
ing's grace,  like  a  vase  that  has  gathered  up  some  precious, 
perfume,  like  a  soul  that  has  spent  one  hour  of  the  busy 
day  in  the  courts  of  paradise. 


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or  the  purpose  of  varying  your  devotions 
at  communion  the  following  exercises 
majj  be  found  helpful.  These  acts  and 
prayers  may  be  used  at  times  in  place  of 
those  which  are  found  in  the  Mass  for  com- 
munion days.  We  should  not  adhere  slavishly 
to  one  form  of  prayers.  Learn  to  converse 
with  God  familiarly.  Speak  to  Him  from 
your  heart  with  the  simplicity  of  a  child, 
humbly,  contritely,  respectfully,  lovingly, 
hopefully,  confidently.  Jesus,  our  dear  Lord, 
loves  us  with  the  love  of  a  Father,  Friend,  and 
Brother. 

He  is,  moreover,  our  God,  all-powerful,  able, 
and  willing  to' help  us  in  all  our  needs ;  let  us 
approach  Him  with  confidence,  and  let  us 
pray  with  perseverance. 

Before  receiving  holy  communion,  direct 
your  intention,  that  is,  offer  to  God  your  Mass 
and  communion  for  the  glory  of  His  holy  name 
in  thanksgiving  for  benefits  received,  in  repa- 
ration to  the  Sacred  Heart  of  Jesus  for  the 
outrages  committed  against  the  Blessed  Sacra- 
ment, in  satisfaction  for  your  own  sins,  and  in 
humble  supplication  that  you  may  obtain 
new  graces  and  blessings,  above  all  the  gift  of 
final  perseverance.    Offer  to  God  also  some 


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special  intention,  e.g.,  the  conversion  of  a 
friend,  the  welfare  of  your  family,  the  relief  of 
the  souls  in  purgatory.  Remember  also  the 
needs  of  the  Holy  Father  and  of  the  Church. 
Resolve  to  struggle  earnestly  against  your 
ruling  passion  and  pray  that  the  spirit  of 
Christ  may  dominate  all  your  actions. 


Short  Acts  and  Prayers  for  Holy 
Communion 

Before  $olg  ftomnwnum 

ACT  OF  FAITH 

esus,  my  Lord,  I  believe  that  Thou  art 
really  and  substantially  present  in  the 
:red  Host.  Relying  on  Thy  infallible  word, 
relieve  most  firmly  that  under  the  appear- 
:e  of  bread  I  shall  receive  in  holy  com- 
nion  Thy  sacred  body  and  Thy  precious 
)d.  Jesus,  my  God,  I  adore  Thee,  here 
ent  in  the  sacrament  of  Thy  love. 

ACT  OF  HOPE 

y  Jesus,  I  hope  in  Thee  •because  Thou  art 
infinitely  good,  almighty,  and  faithful 
^hy    promises.    Through   Thy  mercy, 
gh  Thy  Passion  and  death,  I  hope  to 


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obtain  the  pardon  of  my  sins,  the  grace  of  final  • 
perseverance,  and  a  happy  eternity. 

ACT  OF  CHARITY 

esus,  my  God,  I  love  Thee  with  my  whole 
heart  and  above  all  things  because  Thou 
art  the  one  supremely  good  and  infinitely  per- 
fect Being.  My  desire  is  to  love  Thee  more 
and  my  endeavor  shall  be  in  all  things  to  please 
Thete. 

ACT  OF  CONTRITION 

^esus,  my  Saviour,  I  appear  before  Thee  as 
a  poor,  miserable  sinner.  But  Thou  wilt 
not  despise  a  contrite  and  humble  heart.  I 
am  truly  sorry  for  having  sinned  because  Thou 
art  infinitely  good  and  sin  displeases  Thee. 


ACT  OF  DESIRE 

*7esus,  my  King,  my  God,  and  my  all,  my 
soul  longs  for  Thee,  my  heart  yearns  to 
receive  Thee  in  holy  communion.  Come, 
Thou  Bread  of  heaven,  come,  Thou  Food  of 
angels,  to  nourish  my  soul  and  to  rejoice  my 
heart  Come,  most  amiable  Spouse  of  my 
soul,  inflame  me  with  such  love  of  Thee  that  I 
may  never  again  displease  Thee,  never  again 
be  separated  from  Thee  by  sin.    "My  soul 

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hath  thirsted  after  the  strong  living  God; 
when  shall  I  come  and  appear  before  the  face 
of  God?"  (Ps.  xli.  2).  "Thou  art  the  God 
of  my  heart  and  the  God  that  is  my  portion 
forever"  (Ps.  lxxii.  26). 

ACT  OF  HUMILITY 

^  lord  of  glory,  O  God  of  infinite  sanctity, 
what  am  I  that  Thou  shouldst  deign  to 
)me  to  me !  "  The  Heavens  are  not  pure  in 
hy  sight,"  and  wilt  Thou  dwell  in  my  heart  ? 
Lord !  I  am  not  worthy  that  Thou  shouldst 
ter  under  my  roof.,,  The  consciousness  of 
/  unworthiness  would  prompt  me  to  ex- 
im,  "Depart  from  me,  O  Lord,  for  I  am 
sinner,"  but  Thy  pressing  invitation  to 
►roach  Thy  holy  table  encourages  me  and 
>els  all  my  fears.  "Here  I  am,  for  Thou 
t  call  me."  Come,  then,  O  Jesus,  take 
ession  of  a  heart  that  wishes  to  belong 
hee.  "  Create  a  clean  heart  in  me,  O  God, 
renew  a  right  spirit  within  me."  "Have 
y  on  me,  O  God,  and  according  to  the 
tude  of  Thy  tender  mercies,  blot  out 
liquity"  (Ps.  1.  3). 

ord,  I  am  not  worthy  that  Thou 
1st  enter  under  my  roof;  say  but  the 
and  my  soul  shall  be  healed." 


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When  the  moment  comes  to  approach  the  railing, 
excite  in  ywir  heart  a  new  act  of  contrition  while  the 
Confiteor  is  recited  and  the  priest  pronounces  the  ab- 
solution, in  order  to  merit  more  and  more  the  remission 
of  your  sins,  and  obtain  a  perfect  purity  to  receive 
the  spotless  Lamb. 

At  the  Ecce  Agnus  Dei  and  Domine  non  sum  dignus, 
pour  forth  your  heart  in  sentiments  of  humility,  love, 
joy,  adoration,  and  self-immolation.  Having  received 
the  sacred  Host,  that  pledge  of  your  salvation,  retire 
with  respectful  modesty,  and  remain  some  time  in 
simple  recollection,  in  silent  contemplation.  Sit  like 
Magdalen  in  humble,  adoring  love  at  the  feet  of  Jesus, 
gaze  upon  Him  like  Zaccheus,  love  Him  in  mute  wor- 
ship like  Mary,  His  blessed  Mother.  Consecrate 
your  heart  to  Jesus  and  make  good  resolutions.  Then 
you  may  continue  your  devotions  with  the.  help  of 
your  prayer  book. 

after  Rolg  Cotmmnurm 

ACT  OF  FAITH  AND  ADORATION 

'Zesus,  my  Lord  and  my  God,  I  bless  Thee 
^  because  Thou  hast  come  to  visit  me.  I 
bow  down  before  Thee,  now  really  present 
within  me,  now  all  mine,  truly  mine  —  with 
Thy  body  and  blood,  soul  and  divinity.  Thou 
art  the  same  Jesus  Who  was  born  in  Bethle- 
hem and  dwelt  in  Nazareth;  Who  suffered 
and  died  for  my  salvation;  Who  ascended 
into  heaven  and  sitteth  at  the  right  hand  of 
God  the  Father.    I  believe  in  Thee,  and  with 


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all  the  powers  of  my  soul  I  adore  Thee,  in 
union  with  the  angels  and  saints.  Thou  art 
my  King;  reign  Thou  alone  over  my  heart 
and  my  whole  •  being.  Let  me  never  be 
separated  from  Thee  by  sin.  I  wish  to  serve 
Thee  faithfully  on  earth  that  I  may  love 
nd  adore  Thee,  praise  and  glorify  Thee  for- 
ver  in  heaven. 

act  or  HOPE 

f\Y  jesus,  I  trust  in  Thee,  I  place  all  my 
^  hope  in  Thee,  because  Thou  alone  art 
r  salvation,  my  strength,  my  refuge,  and  the 
ndation  of  aU  my  happiness.  "The  light 
Thy  countenance,  O  Lord,  is  signed  upon 

Thou  hast  given  gladness  in  my  heart. 
O  taste  and  see  that  the  Lord  is  sweet : 
>ed  is  the  man  that  hopeth  in  Him.  .  .  . 
?ace,  in  the  selfsame,  I  will  sleep  and  I  will 

for  Thou,  O  Lord,  singularly  hast  settled 
1  hope"  (Ps.  xxxiii). 
1  the  shadow  of  Thy  wings  will  I  hope,, 
iniquity  pass  a^ay"  (Ps.  lvi.  2). 

ACT  OF  LOVE 

>  Jesus,  I  love  Thee.  I  love  Thee  with 
y  whole  heart  and  above  all  things. 
:nowest  that  I  love  Thee,  but  I  wish 


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to  love  Thee  daily  more  and  more,  and  to  do 
what  is  most  pleasing  to  Thee. 

"My  heart  and  my  flesh  have  rejoiced  in  the 
living  God.  .  .  .  For  the  sparrow  hath 
found  herself  a  house  and  the  turtle  a  nest  for 
herself.  .  .  .  Thy  altars,  O  Lord  of  hosts, 
my  King  and  my  God"  (Ps.  lxxxiii.  3,  4). 

"What  have  I  in  heaven?  And  besides 
Thee  what  do  I  desire  upon  earth?  .  .  . 
Thou  art  the  God  of  my  heart,  and  the  God 
that  is  my  portion  forever"  (Ps.  lxxii.  25,  26). 

ACT  OF  THANKSGIVING 

(TV*  dear  Jesus,  I  thank  Thee  with  all  my 
heart  for  coming  to  me  and  nourishing 
my  soul  with  Thy  sacred  body  and  most 
precious  blood.  I  thank  Thee  for  all  the 
graces  and  blessings  I  have  ever  received 
through  the  merits  of  Thy  sacred  Passion  and 
through  the  institution  of  the  Most  Holy  Sac- 
rament of  the  altar.  With  the  help  of  Thy 
grace  I  will  endeavor  to  manifest  my  gratitude 
to  Thee  by  greater  devotion  to  Thee  in  the  sac- 
rament of  Thy  love,  by  obedience  to  Thy  holy 
commandments,  by  fidelity  to  my  duties,  by 
kindness  to  my  neighbor,  and  by  an  earnest 
endeavor  to  become  more  like  to  Thee  in  my 
daily  conduct.    Blessed  be  Thy  holy  name! 

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0  Sacrament  most  holy,  O  Sacrament  divine, 
All  praise  and  all  thanksgiving  be  every  moment 
Thine! 

Indulgence  of  100  days.  —  Pius  VI,  May  24,  1776. 

.     ACT  OF  REPARATION  AND  CONSECRATION 

(J)ost  adorable  Saviour,  in  Thy  wondrous 
Jove  for  us  Thou  hast  instituted  the 
Blessed  Sacrament  of  the  Altar  as  a  memorial 
>f  Thy  Passion,  and  therein  Thou  dost  remain 
rith  us  in  order  to  be  the  life-giving  Manna 
f  our  souls,  the  propitiatory  Victim  for  our 
ns,  our  Mediator  with  Thy  heavenly  Father, 
ir  Teacher,  and  our  Friend. 
I  am  sorry  that  I  have  so  often  offended 
tee,  O  God  of  infinite  love  and  mercy,  by 
-  ingratitude,  by  my  resistance  to  Thy  holy 
!*  and  in  particular  by  my  indifference 
ard  Thee  in  the  Sacrament  of  Thy  love, 
itonement  for  my  own  sins,  and  in  repara- 
for  all  the  offenses  committed  against 
d  in  the  Holy  Eucharist  by  others,  I  offer 
;  my  poor  heart  filled  with  sentiments  of 
w,  sincere  repentance,  and  deepest  affec- 
and  I  consecrate  to  Thee  all  my  works 
ufFerings  in  union  with  Thy  own  bitter 
>n,  the  sorrows  of  Thy  blessed  Mother, 
ie  merits  of  the  martyrs  and  of  all  the 


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saints.  I  place  myself  entirely  in  Thy  hands : 
do  with  me  according  to  Thy  pleasure.  With 
St.  Ignatius  I  pray :  "  Give  me  but  Thy  love 
and  Thy  grace ;  more  than  this  I  do  not  ask ; " 
and  with  the  seraphic  St.  Francis  I  cry  to 
Thee:  "My  Lord  and  my  God,  may  the 
sweet  flame  of  Thy  love  destroy  in  me  all 
that  does  not  please  Thee ;  Thou  didst  yield 
Thyself  to  death  for  love  of  me,  let  me  also 
die  to  self  for  love  of  Thee !" 

EJACULATION 

May  the  Heart  of  Jesus  in  the  Most  Blessed 
Sacrament  be  praised,  adored,  and  loved,  with 
grateful  affection  at  every  moment,  in  all  the 
tabernacles  of  the  world,  even  to  the  end  ol 
time. 

Indulgence  of  100  days.  —  Pius  IX,  Feb.  29, 1868. 

PETITIONS 

*7EStrs,  my  Lord,  since  Thou  hast  come  to 
«J  me  to  grant  me  graces,  bidding  me  to  ask 
with  confidence,  I  now  pray  Thee  not  for 
earthly  riches,  honors,  and  transitory  pleasures 
but  for  the  greatest  spiritual  treasures,  namely 
a  supernatural  horror  of  sin,  and  intense  sor- 
row for  past  offenses,  freedom  from  inordinate 


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affections,  a  meek  and  humble  heart  like 
Thine,  the  most  perfect  submission  and  even 
a&andonm6nt  to  Thy  will,  a  holy  life,  and 
a  happy  death.  Help  m*  to  live  daily  more 
perfectly  in  accordance  with  Thy  spirit  and 
with  the  teachings  of  the  holy  Catholic 
Church. 

Permit  me  also  to  ask  for  some  special 
favors  (mention  them).  O  heavenly  Father! 
Since  our  dear  Lord  and  Saviour  Himself 
jas  said:  "Amen,  amen,  I  say  to  you,  if  you 
sk  the  Father  anything  in  My  name,  He  will 
ive  it  you,"  I  beseech  Thee,  for  the  love  of 
hy  Son,  Jesus  Christ,  Who  now  dwells 
ithin  me,  and  Whose  infinite  merits  I  offer 
►  to  Thee,  do  Thou  graciously  hear  my 
lyers  and  grant  all  my  petitions. 

COMMEMORATION  OF  THE  LIVING 

lord,  my  God !  I  recommend  to  Thee  : 
1 .  Our  Sovereign  Pontiff,  and  all  prelates, 
ops,  priests,  and  Religious;  grant  them, 
>rd,  zeal  and  the  spirit  of  their  state,  that 
may  sacrifice  themselves  to  the  salva- 
of  souls. 

JVIy  relatives,  benefactors,  friends,  and 
tres ;  the  sick,  especially  those  who  are 
3   agony  of  death !  and  all  the  faithful 


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who  are  in  Thy  gtace;  give  them,  O  Lord, 
perseverance  and  fervor  in  Thy  love. 

3.  All  infidels,  heretics,  and  sinners;  give 
them  light  and  strength  that  they  may  all 
know  and  love  Thee.  % 

COMMEMORATION  OF  THE  DEAD 

*T*  recommend  to  Thee:  1.  the  souls  of  my 
*^  parents,  benefactors,  friends,  and  enemies , 
and  of  those  who  are  in  purgatory  through 
my  fault. 

2.  The  souls  of  priests  and  of  those  who 
labored  for  souls. 

3.  The  souls  of  those  who  were  most  devout 
to  the  Passion  of  Jesus  Christ,  to  the  Most 
Holy  Sacrament,  to  the  Sacred  Heart  of 
Jesus,  and  to  His  blessed  Mother;  the  souls 
who  are  the  most  neglected  aird  forgotten; 
those  who  are  suffering  the  most ;  and  those 
who  are  nearest  the  gates  of  paradise. 

Eternal  rest  give  unto  .them,  O  Lord,  and 
let  perpetual  light  shine  upon  them.  Amen. 
May  they  rest  in  peace.  Amen. 

Stsus,  iffltoter,  Eearij  Mt 

*3g^EACH  me,  teach  me,  dearest  Jesus, 
V£J    In  Thine  own  sweet  loving  way, 
All  the  lessons  of  perfection 
I  must  practise  day  by  day. 

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Teach  me  Meekness,  dearest  Jesus, 

Of  Thine  own  the  counterpart : 
Not  in  words  and  actions  only, 

But  the  meekness  of  the  heart. 

Teach  Humility,  sweet  Jesus, 

To  this  poor,  proud  heart  of  mine, 
Which  yet  wishes,  O  my  Jesus, 

To  be  modeled  after  Thine. 

Teach  me  Fervor,  dearest  Jesus, 

To  comply  with  every  grace, 
So  as  never  to  look  backward, 

Never  slacken  in  the  race. 

Teach  me  Poverty,  sweet  Jesus, 

That  my  heart  may  never  cu'ng 
To  whate'er  its  love  might  sever 

From  my  Saviour,  Spouse,  and  King, 

Teach  me  Chastity,  sweet  Jesus, 

That  my  every  day  may  see 
Something  added  to  the  likeness 

That  my  soul  should  bear  to  Thee. 

Teach  Obedience,  dearest  Jesus, 
Such  as  was  Thy  daily  food 
In  Thy  toilsome  earthly  journey 
From  the  cradle  to  the  rood. 

Teach  Thy  Heart,  to  me,  dear  Jesus, 

Js  my  fervent,  final  prayer ; 
For  all  beauties  and  perfections 
Are  in  full  perfection  there. 

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y  Saviour!  I  cheerfully  accept  all  the 
painful  dispositions  in  which  it  is  Thy 
pleasure  to  place  me.  My  wish  is  in  all  things 
to  conform  myself  to  Thy  holy  will.  When- 
ever I  kiss  Thy  cross,  it  is  to  show  that  I 
submit  perfectly  to  mine.  —  Blessed  Mar- 
garet Mary. 

jftnal  $rager*,  lUfledtums,  an&  fcrsoiutton*  after 
Communion 

*T*  must  now  beg  once  more  for  Thy  blessing, 
^  dear  Jesus,  before  my  departure  from  this 
holy  place,  where  I  have  been  blessed  so 
abundantly  this  morning. 

How  delicious  is  the  sweetness  of  this 
heavenly  Bread,  which  I  have  received  in 
holy  communion!  How  delightful  the  peace, 
how  perfect  the  tranquillity  of  a  soul  that 
receives  Thee  after  having  deplored  and 
sincerely  confessed  her  offenses!  Be  blessed 
a  thousand  times,  O  my  Jesus  !  When  I  was 
a  sinner  I  was  miserable ;  but  now  not  only 
do  I  enjoy  the  sweetest  tranquillity  of  soul, 
but  it  seems  to  me  that  I  experience  a  fore- 
taste of  the  peace  and  bliss  of  paradise !  It 
is,  indeed,  most  certain  that  my  heart  has 
been  made  for  Thee,  my  beloved  Lord,  and 
finds  no  joy  but  when  it  reposes  in  Thee.  I 
therefore  give  Thee  thanks ;  I  firmly  resolve 

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to  avoid  sin  and  the  occasions  of  sin ;  I  will 
dwell  permanently  in  Thy  divine  Heart, 
whence  I  expect  the  grace  of  loving  Thee 
unto  death. 

hat  strength  hast  Thou  not  imparted  to 
my  soul,  good  Lord,  by  means  of  this 
holy  communion  !  Oh  !  how  much  I  need  it. 
The  road  I  have  to  traverse  is  so  difficult, 
that  without  Thee  I  should  fear  to  venture 
upon  it.  In  a  short  time  I  shall  return  to  my 
daily  occupations;  I  shall  continue  my  life 
of  yesterday ;  I  shall  be  exposed  to  the  same 
temptations,  I  shall  find  myself  with  my 
usual  faults.  But  Jesus,  Thou  Who  didst 
help  the  saints,  Thou  hast  come  to  me.  Stay, 
oh,  stay  with  me,  and  do  Thou  by  Thy  grace 
help  me  to  preserve  in  all  my  words  and 
actions,  modesty,  meekness,  and  humility. 
Help  me  to  make  Thy  presence  within  me 
visible  to  all;  let  others  see  in  me  the  sweet- 
ness of  Thy  charity,  generosity,  and  kindness. 


INVOCATIONS 

QfouL  of  Christ,  sanctify  me. 

^3  Body  of  Christ,  save  me. 

Blood  of  Christ,  inebriate  me. 

Water  from  the  side  of  Christ,  wash  me. 

Passion  of  Christ,  strengthen  me. 

O  good  Jesus,  hear  me. 


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.  Within  Thy  wounds  hide  me. 
Permit  me  not  to  be  separated  from  Thee. 
From  the  malignant  enemy  defend  me. 
In  the  hour  of  my  death  call  me. 
And  bid  me  come  to  Thee, 
That,  with  Thy  saints,  I  may  praise  Thee 
For  all  eternity.  Amen. 


PRAYER 

O jesus,  living  in  Mary, 
Come  and  live  in  Thy  servants, 
In  the  spirit  of  Thy  holiness, 
In  the  fulness  of  thy  might, 
In  the  truth  of  Thy  virtues, 
In  the  perfection  of  Thy  ways, 
In  the  communion  of  Thy  mysteries. 
Subdue  every  hostile  power, 
In  Thy  Spirit,  for  the  glory  of  the  Father. 

Amen. 

Indulgence  of  300  days,  once  a  day.  —  Pius  IX. 
Oct.  14,  1859. 

Say  before  a  crucifix  the  prayer,  "Look  down  upon 
me,  good  and  gentle  Jesus  1 11  page  371,  and  the  Our 
Father,  Hail  Mary,  and  Glory  five  times  for  the  holy 
Catholic  Church  and  the  intentions  of  the  Holy 
Father  in  order  to  gain  a  plenary  indulgence. 

PRAYER  TO  OUR  LADY  AFTER  HOLY  COMMUNION 

Omy  sweet  Mother  Mary,  Mother  of  Him  Whom 
I  hold  within  my  heart,  keep  that  heart  which 
thy  Jesus  has  chosen  this  day  for  His  dwelling;  de- 
fend it  by  thy  ceaseless  prayer,  and  obtain  for  me  that 


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the  Spirit  of  my  Jesus,  abiding  with  me,  may  continu- 
ally remind  me  of  the  Gift  of  gifts  I  have  received,  and 
inflame  my  heart  with  love  and  with  all  holy  desires. 
Pray  for  thy  child,  0  dearest  Mother,  that  the  soul 
of  him  who  has  been  a  living  tabernacle  for  the  Eu- 
charistic  God,  may  seek  in  all  things  the  glory  of  that 
God  and  the  interests  of  His  Sacred  Heart. 

—  From  "The  Voice  of  the  Sacred  Heart." 


prayer:  memorare  to  the  blessed  VIRGIN  MARY 

/T\  emorare,  0  piissima  *|^>  emember,  0  most 
^■-s  virgo  Maria,  non  A-A*  gracious  Virgin 
esse  auditum  a  saeculo  Mary !  that  never  was  it 
quemquam  ad  tua  curren-  known  that  any  one  who 
tem  praesidia,  tua  implo-  fled  to  thy  protection,  im- 
rantem  auxilia,  tua  peten-  plored  thy  help,  and 
tem  suffragia,  esse  dere-  sought  thy  intercession, 
lictum.  Ego  tali  anima-  was  left  unaided.  In- 
tus  confidentia,  ad  te,  spired  with  this  confidence, 
virgo  virginum.  Mater,  I  fly  unto  thee,  0  Virgin  of 
curro,  ad  te  venio,  coram  virgins,  my  Mother !  To 
te  gemens  peccator  as-  thee  I  come ;  before  thee 
sisto ;  noli,  mater  Verbi,  I  stand  sinful  and  sorrow- 
verba  mea  despicere,  sed  ful.  O  Mother  of  the 
audi  propitia,  et  exaudi.  Word  incarnate!  despise 
Amen.  not  my  petitions,  but  in 

thy  mercy,  hear  and  an- 
swer me.  Amen. 

Indulgence  of  306  days,  every  time;  plenary  in- 
dulgence once  a  month,  on  usual  conditions.  —  Piu$ 
IX,  Dec,  11,  1846. 


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INDULGENCED  EJACULATIONS 


Our  Lady  of  the  Most  Holy  Sacrament,  pray  for  us. 

Before  the  Blessed  Sacrament  exposed.  Indulgence  of  300 
days.  —  Pius  X,  Jan.  10,  1010. 

Mary,  our  hope,  have  pity  on  us. 

Indulgence  of  300  days.  —  Pius  X,  Jan.  8,  1006. 

Mary,  sorrowing  Mother  of  all  Christians,  pray 
for  us. 

Indulgence  of  300  days.  —  Pius  X,  June  27,  1906. 


^CJac    nos    innocuam,  /^f  rant,  O  holy  Joseph, 
Joseph,     decurrere  ViJ  that,    ever  secure 
vitam,  sitque  tuo  semper  under  thy  protection,  we 


out  guilt. 

Indulgence  of  300  days,  once  a  day.  —  Leo  XIII,  March 
18,  1882. 


Hnotber  Bxcrctse  of  Demotion  for 
ftolu  Communion 


God,  give  me  Thy  grace  that  I  may 
receive  holy  communion  in  a  manner 
that  will  be  most  pleasing  to  Thee  and  most 
profitable  to  my  soul.    Mary,  my  Mother ! 


INVOCATION 


tuta  patrocinio. 


may  pass  our  lives  with- 


PRAYER  FOR  GRACE 


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dear  St.  Joseph !  pray  to  Jesus  for  me.  i&y 
good  angel  guardian !  prepare  my  heart  for 
the  worthy  reception  of  my  Lord;  lead  me 
to  the  Holy  Table,  to  partake  of  the  Food  of 
Angels,  the  Bread  of  Life. 

ACT  OF  FAITH  AND  ADORATION 

(|)y  Lord  Jesus  Christ,  I  believe  that  Thou 
art  truly  present  in  the  Blessed  Sacra- 
ment. I  believe  that  in  holy  communion  I 
shall  receive  Thy  sacred  body  and  Thy  pre- 
cious blood.  My  faith  in  Thy  real  presence  in. 
the  Holy  Eucharist  is  firmly  founded  on  Thy 
word,  O  eternal  Truth.  My  Saviour  and  my 
God,  with  the  angels  who  surround  Thy  altar 
throne,  I  bow  down  in  humble  adoration  before 
Thy  Majesty. 

ACT  OF  HOPE 

C\  jesus  !  relying  on  Thy  promises,  on  Thy 
goodness,  and  on  Thy  omnipotence,  I 
hope  to  obtain  from  Thee  the  graces  neces- 
sary for  the  sanctification  and  salvation  of 
my  soul. 

ACT  OF  LOVE  AND  DESIRE 

esus,  my  God,  Thou  art  infinitely  good. 
I  love  Thee  above  aD  things  and  with 
my  whole  heart.    I  desire  to  receive  Thee 


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in  holy  communion  that  I  may  love  Thee 
more  and  serve  Thee  better.  Come  to  me 
and  strengthen  me.  so  that  I  may  never  be 
separated  from  Thee  on  earth  and  that  I  may 
dwell  with  Thee  eternally  in  heaven. 

ACT  OF  CONTRITION 

Y  God,  I  detest  all  the  sins  of  my  life.  I 
am  truly  sorry  that  I  have  sinned,  be- 
cause Thou  art  infinitely  good  and  sin  dis- 
pleases Thee.  Have  mercy  on  me  and  pardon 
my  offenses.  I  am  resolved  to  avoid  the  oc- 
casions of  sin  and  never  again  to  offend  Thee. 

ACT  OF  HUMILITY  AND  CONFIDENCE 

*7esus,  my  Lord,  I  confess  that  I  am  a  sinner. 
J  But  in  Thy  goodness  Thou  dost  invite  me 
to  approach  Thy  holy  table  and  to  partake 
of  Thy  heavenly  Banquet.  Trusting  in  Thy 
mercy  I  come  to  Thee  with  perfect  confidence, 
albeit  with  it  a  contrite  and  humble  heart. 
Lord,  I  am  not  worthy  that  Thou  ^houldst 
enter  under  my  roof ;  but  say  only  the  word, 
and  my  soul  shall  be  healed.  Come  to  me, 
Jesus,  come  to  me,  and  keep  me  in  Thy  love 
and  Thy  grace  for  evermore. 


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Prayer 

ee  where  Thy  boundless  love  has  reached, 
my  loving  Jesus !  Thou,  of  Thy  flesh 
and  precious  blood,  hast  made  ready  for  me 
a  banquet  whereby  to  give  me  all  Thyself. 
Who  drove  Thee  to  this  excess  of  love  for  me  ? 
Thy  Heart,  Thy  loving  Heart.  O  adorable 
Heart  of  Jesus,  burning  furnace  of  divine 
love !  within  Thy  sacred  wound  take  Thou 
my  soul ;  so  that,  in  that  school  of  charity,  I 
may  learn  to  love  Him  Who  has  given  me  such 
wondrous  proofs  of  His  great  love.  Amen. 

Indulgence  of  100  days,  onct  a  day.  —  Pius  VII 
Feb.  9,  1818. 

esus,  hidden  God,  I  cry  to  Thee ; 
O  Jesus,  hidden  Light,  I  turn  to  Thee ; 
O  Jesus,  hidden  Love,  I  run  to  Thee ; 
With  all  the  strength  I  have  I  worship  Thee ; 
With  all  the  love  I  have  I  cling  to  Thee ; 
With  all  my  soul  I  long  to  be  with  Thee ; 
And  fear  no  more  to  fail,  or  fall  from  Thee. 
O  Jesus,  deathless  Love,  Who  seekest  me, 
Thou  Who  didst  die  for  longing  love  of  me, 
Thou  King,  in  all  Thy  beauty,  come  to  me, 
White-robed,  blood-sprinkled  Jesus,  come  to 
me, 

And  go  no  more,  dear  Lord,  away  from  me. 

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O sweetest  Jesus,  bring  me  home  to  Thee ; 
Free  me,  0  dearest  God,  from  all  but  Thee, 
And  all  the  chains  that  keep  me  back  from  Thee ; 
Call  me,  O  thrilling  Love,  I  follow  Thee ; 
Thou  art  my  All,  and  I  love  naught  but  Thee. 

O  hidden  Love,  Who  now  art  loving  me ; 
O  wounded  Love,  Who  once  wast  dead  for  me; 
O  patient  Love,  Who  weariest  not  of  me  — 
O  bear  with  me  till  I  am  lost  in  Thee ; 
O  bear  with  me  till  I  am  found  in  Thee. 

—  Fr.  Rawes. 

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ADORATION  AND  PRAISE 

*]f>  less  the  Lord,  O  my  soul !  and  let  all  that 
*^  is  within  me  bless  His  holy  name. 

Bless  the  Lord,  O  my  soul !  and  never  for- 
get all  that  He  hath  done  for  thee. 

Now  your  King  is  here,  Whom  you  have 
chosen  and  desired  (i  Kings  xii). 

I  will  extol  Thee,  O  God,  my  King  (Ps.  cxliv), 

I  will  cry  to  God,  the  ifiost  High,  to  God 
Who  hath  done  good  to  me  (Ps.  lvi). 

Bless  the  Lord,  all  ye  servants  of  the  Lord, 
who  stand  in  the  house  of  the  Lord,  in  the 
courts  of  the  house  of  our  God  (Ps.  cxxxiii). 

Oh,  magnify  the  Lord  with  me,  and  let  us 
extol  His  name  together  (Ps.  xxxiii). 

Blessed  be  the  Lord,  for  He  hath  shown  His 
wonderful  mercy  to  me  (Ps.  xxx). 


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My  soul  doth  magnify  the  Lord,  and  my 
spirit  hath  rejoiced  in  God  my  Saviour 
(Luke  i). 

Give  glory  to  the  Lord  for  He  is  good :  for 
His  mercy  endureth  forever  (Ps.  cvi). 

For  He  is  our  peace  (Eph.  ii),  making  peace 
through  the  blood  of  His  cross  (Col.  i). 

Blessed  be  God. 

Blessed  be  His  holy  name. 

•Blessed  be  Jesus  Christ,  true  God  and  true 
man. 

Blessed  be  Jesus  in  the  Most  Holy  Sacra- 
ment of  the  altar. 

Thanks  be  to  God  for  His  unspeakable  gift 
(2  Cor.  ix). 

The  Lord  is  my  rock,  and  my  strength,  and 
my  Saviour  (2  Kings  xxii). 

He  loved  me  and  delivered  Himself  for  me 
(GUI.  ii). 

It  is  good  for  me  to  adhere  to  my  God,  to 
put  my  hope  in  the  Lord  God.  I  will  hear 
what  the  Lord"  God  will  speak  in  me  (Ps. 
xxxiv). 

*l^vERE  pause  awhile,  and  commune  with  your  God 
«-"~&  and  Saviour.  Tell  Him  how  grateful  you  are 
for  this  holy  communion  and  for  all  His  graces  and 
blessings.  Tell  Him  again  how  sorry  you  are  on  ac- 
count of  your  sins ;  how  much  you  love  Him  now,  and 
what  you  intend  to  do  to  prove  your  love.    You  want 


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to  imitate  the  virtues  of  the  Sacred  Heart  of  Jesus; 
resolve  to  become  more  like  to  Jesus.  Offer  Him  your 
heart  and  ask  Him  to  make  it  like  to  His  own  most 
sacred  Heart.  Resolve  to  struggle  valiantly  against 
your  predominant  passion  and  your  evil  inclinations. 
Be  generous  in  your  sacrifices  for  the  love  of  God, 
and  He  will  be  generous  in  His  rewards  —  generous 
in  accordance  with  His  infinite  goodness  and  power. 

If  you  love  God,  you  will  keep  His  commandments. 
That  is  the  visible  proof  of  charity.  Love  can  not 
rest  in  words  —  it  must  go  out  into  action.  If  you 
love  God,  you  will  do  something  for  Him.  Love 'is 
ingenious  at  finding  ways  in  which  to  show  itself. 
It  manifests  itself  in  acts  of  praise,  in  acts  of  self-de- 
nial, in  acts  of  kindness  to  God's  other  creatures. 
Love  without  works  is  dead. 

Approach  Our  Lord  with  confidence  and  ask  Him 
for  whatever  temporal  and  spiritual  favors  you  desire, 
but  above  all  things  pray  for  the  gift  of  final  persever- 
ance. The  love  and  the  grace  of  God  are  the  most 
precious  gifts.  "  Seek  ye  first  the  kingdom  of  God 
and  all  these  things  shall  be  added  unto  you 99  (Luke 
xii,  31).  In  your  sufferings  and  in  your  prayers 
resolve  to  say  with  Christ  in  the  Garden :  "  Not  my 
will  but  Thine  be  done."  Saints  and  spiritual  writers 
agree  that  in  holy  Mass  and  after  communion  our 
prayers  are  most  acceptable  and  most  likely  to  be 
granted. 

ACT  OF  FAITH 

r\  jesus,  my  God  and  my  Saviour,  Thy 
word  is  Truth.    I  firmly  believe  that  this 
is  Thy  sacred  body  and  blood  which  I  have 
just  received,  and  that  Thou  art  now  really 

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and  truly  present  within  me.  In  loving  adora- 
tion I  prostrate  myself,  before  Thee,  and  cry 
out  from  the  depths  of  my  heart,  "My  Lord, 
my  God,  and  my  All  I" 

ACT  OF  HOPE  AND  CONFIDENCE 

y  soul,  confide  in  Jesus.  He  is  good;  He 
is  almighty;  He  is  merciful.  He  is  God 
and  He  loves  thee.  In  the  Blessed  Eucharist 
He  is  sweet  and  mild  and  generous.  Urged  by 
love,  He  comes  to  manifest  His  love  to  thee. 
Yes,  my  dear  Jesus,  Thou  art  my  hope  and 
my  salvation.  Sacred  Heart  of  Jesus,  I  place 
my  trust  in  Thee.  I  trust,  O  Lord,  that  Thou 
wilt  enkindle  in  my  heart  the  flame  of  Thy 
pure  love,  and  a  real  desire  to  please  Thee; 
so  that,  from  this  day  forward,  I  may  never 
will  anything  but  what  Thou  wiliest. 

"  Lead  me,  O  Lord,  into  the  path  of  Thy 
commandments;  quicken  me  in  Thy  way." 

"  Thy  word  is  a  lamp  to  my  feet,  and  a 
light  to  my  paths." 

"  Much  peace  have  they  that  love  Thy  law." 

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ACT  OF  HUMILITY 

O  Jesus,  my  God  !  Thou  art  infinite  in  all 
perfections;  and  I  am  but  dust,  and 
unto  dust  shall  I  return.  Depart  from  me, 
O  Lord,  for  I  am  a  sinful  man.  Yet,  0  my 
sweet  Jesus,  if  Thou  leavest  me,  to  whom 
shall  I  go?  What  will  become  of  me? 
Rather  will  I  say,  "  Stay  with  me,  Lord ;  abide 
always  within  my  heart ;  and  may  my  heart 
make  every  sacrifice  for  Thee." 

ACT  OF  LOVE 

£\  jesus,  my  God,  infinite  Love,  Source 
and  Fount  of  all  that  is  true,  of  all  that 
is  good,  of  all  that  is  beautiful,  how  can  I  help 
loving  Thee,  both  because  of  Thine  own  in- 
finite goodness  and  because  of  Thy  goodness 
and  kindness  to  me  !  My  Jesus  !  I  love  Thee 
with  my  whole  heart.  Oh,  may  I  love  Thee 
daily  more  and  more  !  Amen, 

ACT  OF  THANKSGIVING 

(T\y  good  Jesus,  I  thank  Thee  with  all  my 
heart  for  giving  me- Thyself,  the  Source 
of  all  graces,  in  holy  communion.  I  thank 
Thee  for  all  the  blessings  that  I  have  received 
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Eucharist,  in  which  Thou  art  ever  present  to 
console  us  and  to  help  us  in  our  needs. 

In  thanksgiving  for  all  Thy  favors,  I  offer 
Thee  all  that  I  am  and  all  that  I  have.  Dis- 
pose of  me  according  to  Thy  pleasure.  May 
Thy  will  be  done  in  me  and  through  me  now 
and  forever. 

Jesus,  receive  my  poor  offering. 

What  can  I  give  Thee  ? 

I  give  myself  to*  Thee,  that  I  may  always 
serve  Thee. 

I  give  Thee  my  body,  that  it  may  be  chaste 
and  pure. 

I  give  Thee  my  soul,  that  it  may  be  free  fiom 
sin. 

I  give  Thee  my  heart,  that  it  may  always 
love  Thee. 

I  give  Thee  myself  in  life  and  in  death,  that 
]  may  be  Thine  forever  and  glorify  Thee 
eternally. 

Remember  the  words  of  Jesus :  "Ask  and  you  shall 
receive,''  and  pray  for  yoursdf. 

jesus,  wash  away  my  sins  with  Thy 
precious  blood. 
O  Jesus,  the  struggle  against  temptation  is 
not  yet  finished.    My  Jesus,  when  temptation 
comes  near  me,  make  me  strong  against  it. 
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say,  "  Jesus,  mercy!"  "Mary,  help  of 
Christians,  come  to  my  assistance." 

r\  my  Jesus,  Thou  well  knowest  that  I  love 
Thee ;  but  I  do  not  love  Thee  enough : 
Oh !  make  me  to  love  Thee  more.  O  Love 
which  burnest  always  and  is  never  extin- 
guished, my  God,  Thou  who  art  Charity  itself, 
kindle  in  my  heart  the  divine  fire  which 
'  consumes  the  saints  and  transforms  them 
into  Thee.  Amen. 

Indulgence  of  50  days,  twice  a  day. 

/J{rant  us,  O  Lord  Jesus,  faithfully  to  imi- 
^  tate  the  example  of  Thy  Holy  Family, 
so  that  in  the  hour  of  our  death,  in  the  com- 
pany of  thy  glorious  Virgin  Mother  and  St. 
Joseph,  we  may  deserve  to  be  received  by 
Thee  into  eternal  tabernacles. 

Indulgence  of  200  days,  once  a  day. 

CfwEETEST  Jesus,  be  to  me  not  a  judge  but 
^  a  Saviour. 

Indulgence  of  50  days,  every  time. 

Listen  now  for  a  moment  to  Jesus ;  perhaps  He  has 
something  to  say  to  you.  There  may  be  some  prom- 
ise you  have  made  and  broken,  which  He  wishes  you 
to  make  again  and  keep. 

Answer  Jesus  in  your  heart,  and  tell  Him  all  your 
troubles.    Then,  pray  for  others. 


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Q\  Jesus,  look  down  in  mercy  on  Thy  holy 
Church.  Bless  our  Holy  Father,  and 
grant  what  he  asks  of  Thee.  O  Jesus,  have 
pity  on  all  sinners,  heretics,  and  infidels.  Save 
them  by  Thy  most  precious  blood. 

O  Jesus,  bless  my  father,  my  mother,  my 
brothers,  and  sisters;  my  relatives,  friends, 
and  benefactors;  and  all  for  whom  I  have 
promised  to  pray;  bless  them  so  that  they 
may  attain  to  eternal  happiness. 

O  Jesus,  have  pity  on  the  poor  souls  suffer- 
ing in  purgatory,  and  give  them  eternal  rest. 


PETITIONS 

f*\  jesus,  merciful  Saviour,  relying  on 
Thy  infinite  goodness,  I  hope  to  obtain 
through  this  holy  communion  all  the  graces 
of  which  I  stand  in  need  for  my  greater  sancti- 
fication  and  eternal  salvation.  Begging  Thy 
pardon  for  all  the  transgressions  of  my  past 
life,  I  first  of  all  beseech  Thee  to  give  me  the 
grace  that  I  may  never  again  fall  into  any 
'  mortal  sin.  I  would  rather  be  dead  than  live 
a  moment  without  Thy  grace  and  Thy  love. 
But  Thou,  O  Lord,  knowest  how  weak  I  am 
and  how  prone  to  evil.  Do  Thou  strengthen 
me  by  Thy  grace,  that  I  may  be  faithful  in 
doing  Thy  will.    Thou  canst  heal  all  the  evils 


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of  my  soul  since  Thou  art  its  true  Physician, 
Who  givest  me  Thy  body  and  blood  in  this 
Blessed  Sacrament  as  a  sovereign  medicine 
for  all  my  infirmities.  Dispel  the  darkness 
of  ignorance  from  my  understanding  by  Thy 
heavenly  light;  banish  the  corruption  and 
malice  of  my  will  by  the  fire  of  Thy  divine 
love ;  subdue  in  me  all  evil  passions  and  help 
me  especially  to  overcome  my  predominant 
fault ;  stand  by  me  in  all  temptations  of  tne 
devil,  the  world,  and  the  flesh,  that  I  may 
not  fall  into  their  snares.  Increase  my  faith 
and  grant  that  in  my  daily  life  I  may  be  guided 
by  Thy  example  and  the  maxims  of  Thy  holy 
Gospel.  Teach  me  to  be  poor  in  spirit;  to 
place  no  value  upon  the  world's  transitory 
pleasures  and  honors ;  to  be  meek  and  humble 
of  heart  and  in  patience  to  possess  my  soul; 
to  love  Thee  more  and  more  and  to  walk  al- 
ways in  Thy  presence;  to  be  kind  and 
generous  to  my  neighbor ;  to  strive  earnestly 
to  advance  every  day  in  holiness  and  per- 
fection. May  Thy  holy  will  be  accomplished 
in  me.  Grant  me,  above  all,  the  grace  of 
final  perseverance,  that  I  may  become  a  saint. 

O  Mary,  immaculate  Mother  of  God  !  AD 
ye  angels  and  saints  of  heaven !  unite  your 
prayers  with  mine  as  you  stand  before  the 
throne  of  divine  grace,  and,  above  all,  pray 

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that  I  may  be  united  with  you  in  loving, 
praising,  and  enjoying  God  for  all  eternity. 


petition*  of 

*"|^y)MiNE  Jesu,  noverim 
JLJ  me,  noverim  te, 

Nec  aliquid  cupiam  nisi  te. 

Oderim  me  et  amem  te. 

Omnia  agam  propter  te. 

Humiliem  me,  exaltem  te. 

Nihil  cogitem  nisi  te. 

Mortificem   me   et  vivam 
in  te. 

Quaecunque  eveniant  acci- 

piam  a  te. 
Persequar  me,  sequar  te. 

Semperque  optem  sequi  te. 

Fugiam  me,  confugiam  ad  te, 

Ut  merear  defendi  a  te. 

Timeam  mini,  timeam  te, 

Et  sim  mter  electos  a  te. 

Diffidam  mihi,  fidam  in  te. 

Obedire  velim  propter  te. 


&t.  &ugu*nue 

"T~!ord    Jesus,    may  I 
1 1  A  know  myself  and  know 
Thee, 

And  desire  nothing  save  only 
Thee. 

May  I  hate  myself  and  love 
Thee. 

May  I  do  everything  for  the 
sake  of  Thee. 

May  I  humble  myself  and 
exalt  Thee. 

May  I  think  of  nothing  ex- 
cept Thee. 

May  I  die  to  myself  and  live 
in  Thee. 

May  I  receive  whatever  hap- 
pens as  from  Thee. 

May  I  banish  self  and  fol- 
low Thee. 

And  ever  desire  to  follow 
Thee. 

May  I  fly  from  myself  and 
fly  to  Thee, 

That  I  may  deserve  to  be  de- 
fended by  Thee. 

May  I  fear  for  myself  and 
fear  Thee, 

And  be  among  those  who  are 
chosen  by  Thee. 

May  I  distrust  myself  and 
trust  in  Thee. 

May  I  be  willing  to  obey  on 
account  of  Thee. 


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Ad  nihil  afficiar  nisi  ad  te.      May  I  cling  to  nothing  but 

to  Thee. 

Et  pauper  sim  propter  te.      May  I  be  poor  for  the  sake 

of  Thee. 

Aspice  me,  ut  diligam  te.       Look  upon  me  that  I  may 

love  Thee. 

Voca  me  ut  videam  te,  Call  me  that  I  may  see  Thee, 


Indulgence  of  50  days,  once  a  day. — Leo  XIII,  Sept 
25,  1883. 


1.  /^f  all  to  mind  frequently  during  the  day  that  you 
have  received  Jesus  in  the  Blessed  Sacrament  and 
say  to  yourself :  "  This  morning  Jesus  Christ,  the  Son  oj 
God,  condescended  to  come  and  dwell  within  me,  and  gave 
Himself  to  me.11  By  doing  this,  you  will  derive  greater 
fruit  from  your  communion ;  you  will  gain  more  patience 
under  difficulties,  and  be  more  careful  in  keeping  the  grace 
of  God  in  your  soul ;  you  will  more  easily  acquire  true  and 
real  devotion ;  you  will  set  a  good  example  to  others,  and 
have  a  continual  inducement  to  lead  a  good  Christian  life. 
Make  Father  Russell's  thought  and  prayer  your  own  : 


JLJ  thoughts,  my  words,  and  my  deeds  must  be  the 
thoughts  and  words  and  deeds  that  are  fitting  one  on  whom 
so  many  graces  are  showered  hour  by  hour,  the  latest  being 
this  sacramental  communion.  And  so  from  day  to  day,  from 
communion  to  communion,  may  2  sanctify  my  soul  and 
serve  Thee,  my  almighty  and  all-merciful  God,  my  Creator, 
my  Redeemer,  my  Judge  —  from  day  to  day,  and  from 
communion  to  communion,  on  to  the  last  communion  which 
I  hope  to  receive  as  my  Viaticum.  May  that  Viaticum 
conduct  my  soul,  pure  from  sin,  safe  to  the  feet  of  my  Jesus. 
Who  has  just  now  come  to  me  as  my  Saviour,  but  then  must 
be  my  Judge.  O  Jesus,  my  Saviour,  be  to  me  indeed  * 
Saviour  then  and  now  and  forever  " 


Et  in  aeternum  fruar  te. 
Amen. 


And  ever  and  ever  enjoy 
Thee.  Amen. 


^Reflections  after  Communion 


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2.  Retire  frequently  into  your  heart,  in  order  to  renew 
an  act  of  adoration  of  Jesus,  or  of  thanksgiving  for  the 
joving  visit  He  made  you  in  the  morning,  and  rekindle  the 
fire  of  divine  charity  by  some  holy  aspiration.  We  would 
not  so  quickly  lose  the  fervor  of  devotion  and  the  love  of 
God,  if  we  took  greater  pains  about  this ;  and  Jesus  Christ 
would  not  have  to  lament  the  coldness  of  men  toward  Him, 
ii'  they  only  thought  oftener  of  His  benefits  and  His  love, 
especially  in  the  Most  Holy  Sacrament,  and  thanked  Him 
oecomingly. 

3.  Frequently  renew  the  offering  of  your  heart  to  our 
dear  Lord.  By  giving  Himself  to  you,  He  desires  to  gain 
you  to  His  love ;  He  earnestly  asks  you  to  give  Him  your 
heart  in  exchange  for  the  infinite  gift  He  has  bestowed  upon 
you.  Will  you  be  so  ungrateful  as  to  deny  Him  your  heart, 
and  to  give  it  to  the  world  and  the  devil  on  the  very  day 
on  which  He  has  come  to  take  possession  of  it  ?  Ah  I 
no ;  this  must  not  be ;  you  have  consecrated  your  heart  to 
Jesus  in  your  communion ;  vou  must  ratify  and  confirm 
this  offering ;  and  if  the  world,  with  its  enticements,  vanities, 
and  false  pleasures,  wishes  to  enter  into  your  heart,  say  that 
you  have  given  it  forever  to  Jesus.  If  the  devil  with  his 
suggestions,  and  the  flesh  with  its  temptations,  assail  your 
heart,  answer  generously  and  courageously  that  you  have 
given  it  to  Jesus,  to  be  His  and  His  alone  and  forever.  Oh, 
if  all  Christians  were  but  to  do  this  after  their  communion, 
they  would  preserve  the  grace  of  God  and  not  relapse  into 
sin. 

\4.  Remember  that  your  tongue  has  received  Jesus,  that 
ft  has  touched  His  sacred  body  when  you  went  to  commu- 
nion. Only  recall  this  thought  to  mind  when  you  feel 
tempted  to  speak  impatiently,  or  so  as  to  offend  or  injure 
your  neighbor;  and  surely  it  will  keep  you  from  offending 
Jesus  with  that  tongue  which  has  been  sanctified  by  the- 
touch  of  His  sacred  flesh. 

5.  In  connection  with  your  visits  to  the  Elessed  Sacra- 
ment, make  a  spiritual  communion,  renewing  in  the  most 
lively  manner  your  desire  to  receive  our  dear  Lord  into  your 
heart.  Remember,  for  love  of  us  Jesus  remains  night  and 
day  in  the  tabernacle,  ardently  desiring  to  communicate 


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Himself  to  our  souls,  and  bestow  His  graces  upon  us.  Ah  I 
what  monstrous  forgetfulness  and  ingratitude,  if,  when  we 
can  easily  visit  Him,  we  neglect  to  go  to  Him  during  the  day 
to  pay  our  homage  and  adoration  to  Him  in  return  for  all 
His  love. 

N.B. — To  these  devotions  after  communion  may  be 
added  (or  in  place  of  them  may  be  substituted),  according 
to  one's  time  and  pleasure,  other  acts  and  prayers  in  honor 
of  the  Blessed  Sacrament,  the  Passion  of  Our  Lord,  or  the 
Sacred  Heart  of  Jesus. 


This  excellent  litany  from  Mother  Loyola's  "  Confession 
and  Communion "  is  intended  for  private  devotion.  The 
approved  and  indulgenced  Litanies  of  the  Holy  Name  of 
Jesus  and  of  the  Sacred  Heart  of  Jesus  y  when  recited  slowly 
after  holy  communion,  are  apt  to  excite  happy  inspirations 
und  devout  reflections. 


t  *  *  Christ,  have  mercy  on  us. 
Lord,  have  mercy  on  us. 
Christ,  hear  us. 
Christ,  graciously  hear  us. 
God  the  Father  of  Heaven, 

God,  the  Son,  Redeemer  of  the  world,  M 
God  the  Holy  Ghost,  ff 
Holy  Trinity  one  God,  $ 
Jesus,  living  Bread  which  came  down  from  Heaven,1  g 
Jesus,  Bread  from  Heaven  giving  life  to  the  world,2 
Hidden  God  and  Saviour,8  .  q 

My  Lord  and  my  God,4  p 
Who  hast  loved  us  with  an  everlasting  love,5  jj 
Whose  delights  are  to  be  with  the  children  of  men,*  6 
Who  hast  given  Thy  flesh  for  the  life  of  the  world,7 
Who  dost  invite  all  to  come  to  Thee,8 

1  John  vi.       *  John  vi.        » Is.  xlv.       4  John  n. 
*  Jer.  ml      •  Prov.  viii.      7  John  vi.      •  Matt.  xi.  , 


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Who  dost  promise  eternal  life  to  those  who  re- 
ceive Thee,1 

Who  with  desire  dost  desire  to  eat  this  Pasch 
with  us,2 

Who  art  ever  ready  to  receive  and  welcome  us, 
Who  dost  stand  at  our  door  knocking,3 
Who  hast  said  that  if  we  will  open  to  Thee  the  door, 

Thou  wilt  come  in  and  sup  with  us,4 
Who  dost  receive  us  into  Thy  arms  and  bless  us 

with  the  little  children, 
Who  dost  suffer  us  to  sit  at  Thy  feet  with  Magdalen, 
Who  dost  invite  us  to  lean  on  Thy  bosom  with  the 

beloved  disciple, 
Who  hast  not  left  us  orphans,8 
Most  dear  Sacrament, 
Sacrament  of  love. 
Sacrament  of  sweetness, 
Life-giving  Sacrament, 
Sacrament  of  strength, 
My  God,  and  my  all, 

That  our  hearts  may  pant  after  Thee  as  the  hart 

after  the  fountains  of  water,6 
That  Thou  wouldst  manifest  Thyself  to  us  as  to 

the  two  disciples  in  the  breaking  of  bread.7 
That  we  may  know  Thy  voice  like  Magdalen, 
That  with  a  lively  faith  we  may  confess  with  the 

beloved  disciple  —  "It  is  the  Lord,"  8 
That  Thou  wouldst  bless  us  who  have  not  seen  and 

have  believed,9 
That  we  may  love  Thee  in  the  Blessed  Sacrament 

with  our  whole  heart,  with  our  whole  soul,  with  all 

our  mind,  and  with  all  our  strength,10 
That  the  fruit  of  each  communion  may  be  fresh  love, 
That  our  one  desire  may  be  to  love  Thee  and  to 

do  Thy  will, 
That  we  may  ever  remain  in  Thy  love,11 

1  John  vi.       2  Luke  xxii.    *  Apoc.  iii.        4  Apoc.  iii. 

•  John  xiv.     6  P9.  xli.         7  Luke  xxiv.      8  John  xxi. 

•  John  xx.  10  Mark  xii  11  lohn  xv 


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That  Thou  wouldst  teach  us  how  to  receive  and  welcome 

Thee,  We  beseech  Thee,  hear  us. 
That  Thou  wouldst  teach  us  to  pray>  and  Thyself  pray 

within  us,1  We  beseech  Thee,  hear  us. 
That  with  Thee  every  virtue  may  come  into  our 

souls,  We  beseech  Thee,  hear  us. 
That  through  this  day  Thou  wouldst  keep  us  closely  united 

to  Thee,  We  beseech  Theet  hear  us. 
That  Thou  wouldst  give  us  grace  to  persevere  to  the 

end,1  We  beseech  Thee,  hear  us. 
That  Thou  wouldst  then  be  our  support  and  Viaticum, 

We  beseech  Thee,  hear  us. 
That  with  Thee  and  leaning  on  Thee  we  may  safely  pass 

through  all  dangers,  We  beseech  Thee,  hear  us. 
That  our  last  act  may  be  one  of  perfect  love,  and  our  last 

breath  a  long  deep  sigh  to  be  in  Our  Father's  house,  Wc 

beseech  Thee,  hear  us. 
That  Thy  sweet  face  may  smile  upon  us  when  we  appear 

before  Thee,  We  beseech  Thee,  hear  us. 
That  our  banishment  from  Thee,  dearest  Lord,  may  not 

be  very  long,  We  beseech  Thee,  hear  us. 
That  when  the  time  is  come,  we  may  fly  up  from  our  prison 

to  Thee  and  in  Thy  sacred  Heart  find  our  rest  forever, 

We  beseech  Thee,  hear  us. 

Lamb  of  God,  Who  takest  away  the  sins  of  the#  world, 
spare  us,  O  Lord. 

Lamb  of  God,  Who  takest  away  the  sins  of  the  world, 
graciously  hear  us,  We  beseech  Thee,  hear  us. 

Lamb  of  God,  Who  takest  away  the  sins  of  the  world, 
have  mercy  on  us.  We  beseech  Thee,  hear  us. 

V.  Stay  with  us,  Lord,  because  it  is  toward  evening. 

R.  And  the  day  is  now  far  spent. 

Let  us  pray 

Vwii'e  come  to  Thee,  dear  Lord,  with  the  apostles,  saying, 
\JKA»  Increase  our  faith.*  Give  us  a  strong  and  lively  faith 
in  the  mystery  of  Thy  real  presence  in  the  midst  of  us. 
Give  us  the  splendid  faith  of  the  centurion,  which  drew 

1  Luke  xi.  *  Matt.  x.  »  Luke  xvii. 


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from  Thee  such  praise.  Give  us  the  faith  of  the  beloved 
disciple  to  know  Thee  in  the  dark  and  say,  77  is  the  Lord  1 1 
Give  us  the  faith  of  Martha  to  confess,  Thou  art  Christ  the 
Son  of  the  living  God.2  Give  us  the  faith  of  Magdalen  to 
fall  at  Thy  feet  crying,  Rabboniy  Master.3  Give  us  the 
faith  of  all  Thy  saints,  to  whom  the  Blessed  Sacrament 
has  been  heaven  begun  on  earth.  In  every  communion 
increase  our  faith ;  for  with  faith,  love  and  humility,  and 
reverence  and  all  good,  will  come  into  our  souls. 
Dearest  Lord,  increase  our  faith. 

Peace  toitfj  Jesus 

/T|y  loving  Saviour  !  ah,  what  depth  of  love 

\m*>  Hath  made  Thee  leave  Thy  heavenly  throne  above 

And  come  to  visit  me,  to  be  my  food, 

To  make  my  sinful  body  Thy  abode ; 

To  shield  me  from  the  world,  to  make  me  pure, 

To  give  me  strength,  with  patience  to  endure. 

Ah,  let  me  with  a  burning  soul  draw  near, 

And  fondly,  with  St.  John,  without  a  fear, 

Lean  my  poor  head  upon  Thy  loving  breast, 

And  in  Thy  sacred  arms  serenely  rest, 

Depart,  each  earthly  care,  each  worldly  smile ; 

Leave  me  alone  with  Jesus  for  a  while. 

Sweet  Jesus  !  by  this  sacrament  of  love 
All  gross  affections  from  my  heart  remove ; 
Let  but  Thy  loving  kindness  linger  there, 
Preserved  by  grace  and  perfected  by  prayer; 
And  let  me  to  my  neigh  nor  strive  to  be 
As  mild  and  gentle  as  Thou  art  with  me. 
Take  TWu  the  guidance  of  my  whole  career, 
That  to  displease  Thee  be  my  only  fear ; 
Give  me  .that  peace  the  world  can  never  give, 
And  in  Thy  loving  presence  let  me  live. 
Ah  !  show  me  always,  Lord,  Thy  holy  will 
And  to  each  troubled  thought  say,  "Peace,  be  stiU" 

—  R.  Trainer. 

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JSeneMction  of  tbe  JSlessefc  Sacrament 

JjJragers  at  ISetutttction 
I 

f~\  jesus,  Who  art  about  to  give  Thy  benediction 
to  me,  and  to  all  who  are  here  present,  I  humbly 
beseech  Thee  that  it  may  impart  to  each  and  all  of  us 
the  special  graces  we  need.  Yet  more  than  this  I  ask. 
Let  Thy  blessing  go  forth  far  and  wide.  Let  it  be 
felt  in  the  souls  of  the  afflicted  who  can  not  com^  here 
to  receive  it  at  Thy  feet.  Let  the  weak  and  tempted 
feel  its  power  wherever  they  may  be.  Let  poor  sin- 
ners feel  its  influence,  arousing  them  to  come  to  Thee. 
Grant  to  me,  O  Lord,  and  to  all  here  present,  a  strong 
personal  love  of  Thee,  a  lively  horror  of  sin,  a  higher 
esteem  of  grace,  great  zeal  for  Thy  honor  and  glory, 
for  the  interest  of  Thy  Sacred  Heart,  for  our  own  sane- 
tification  and  for  the  salvation  of  souls.  Amen. 

II 

O divine  Redeemer,  Who  in  Thy  infinite  goodness 
hast  been  pleased  to  leave  us  Thy  precious  body 
and  blood  in  the  Blessed  Eucharist,  we  adore  Thee 
with  the  most  profound  respect,  and  return  Thee  our 
most  humble  thanks  for  all  the  favors  Tho^  hast  be- 
stowed upon  us,  especially  for  the  institution  of  this 
Most  Holy  Sacrament.  As  Thou  art  the  source  of 
every  blessing,  we  entreat  Thee  to  pour  down  Thy 
benediction  this  day  upon  us  and  our  relatives,  and 
upon  all  those  for  whom  we  offer  our  prayers.  And 
that  nothing  may  interrupt  the  course  of  Thy  bless- 
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Thee.  Pardon  our  sins,  O  my  God,  which,  for  the 
love  of  Thee,  we  sincerely  detest ;  purify  our  hearts, 
sanctify  our  souls,  jtnd  bestow  a  blessing  on  us  like 
that  which  Thou  didst  grant  to  Thy  disciples  at  Thy 
ascension  into  heaven ;  grant  us  a  blessing  that  may 
change  us,  consecrate  us,  unite  us  perfectly  to  Thee, 
fill  us  with  Thy  spirit,  and  be  to  us  in  this  life  a  fore- 
taste of  those  blessings  which  Thou  has  prepared  for 
Thy  elect  in.  Thy  heavenly  kingdom.  Amen. 

®  $atatari*  Jgostta 


OSALtJTAWS 
v  Hostia, 
Quae  cceli  pandis 
ostium. 
Bella  premunt 
hostilia ; 
Da  robur  fer 
auxilium. 

Uni  trinoque 
Domino, 
Sit  sempiterna 
gloria : 
Qui  vitam  sine 
termino, 
Nobis  donet  in 
patria.  Amen. 


O saving  Victim,  open- 
ing wide 
The  gate  of  heav'n  to  man 

below ! 
Our  foes  press  *on  from 

every  side ; 
Thine  aid   supply,  Thy 
strength  bestow. 

To  Thy  great  name  be 

endless  praise, 
Immortal  Godhead,  One 

in  Three; 
Oh,    grant    us  endless 

length  of  days, 
In  our  true  native  land 

with  Thee.  Amen. 


£antutn  Ergo  Sacramentum 

anttjm  ergo  sacramen-  *T"X  own  in  adoration  fall- 
turn,  A-J  ing, 
Veneremur  cernui  •         Lo  !  the  sacred  Host  we 

hail ! 


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Et  antiquum  documen-  Lo!   o'er  ancient  forms 
turn  departing, 
Novo  cedat  ritui ;  Newer  rites  of  grace  pre- 

vail; 

Praestet  fides  supplemen-  Faith  for  all  defects  sup- 
tum  plying, 
Sensuum  defectui.         Where  the  feeble  senses 

fail. 


Genitori,  Genitoque, 
Laus  et  jubilatio  ; 

Salus,  honor,  virtus  quo- 
que 

Sit  et  benedictio : 
Procedenti  ab  utroque 

Compar  sit  laudatio. 
Amen. 


To  the  everlasting  Father, 
And  the.  Son  Who  reigns 

on  high, 
With  the  Holy  Ghost  pro- 
ceeding 
Forth  from  each  eternally, 
Be  salvation,  honor,  bless- 
ing, 

Might,  and  endless  maj- 
esty. Amen. 


V.  Panem  de  ccelo  prae-  V.  Thou   hast  given 

stitisti  eis.  them  bread  from  heaven. 

R.  Omne  delectamen-  R.  Replenished  with  all 

turn  in  se  habentem.  sweetness  and  delight. 


Prayer 


*T^eus,  qui  nobis,  sub 
Sacramento  mirabili, 
passionis  tuae  memoriam 
reliquisti,  tribue  quae- 
sumus,  ita  nos  corporis  et 
sanguinis  tui  sacra  mys- 
teria  venerari,  ut  re- 
demptionis   tui  fructum 


OGod,  Who  hast  left 
us  in  this  wonderful 
sacrament  a  perpetual  me- 
morial of  Thy  passion; 
grant  us  the  grace,  we  be- 
seech Thee,  so  to  venerate 
the  sacred  mysteries  of 
Thy  body  and  blood  that 


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in  nobis  jugiter  sentiamus.  we  may  ever  feel  within 
Qui  vivis  et  regnas  in  us  the  fruit  of  Thy  re- 
saecula  saeculorum.  demption.    Who  livest 

R.  Amen.  and  reignest  world  with- 

out end. 
R.  Amen. 

It  tfje  Blessing 

O sacrament  most  holy!    O  Sacrament  divine! 
All   praise   and   all   thanksgiving  be  every 
moment  thine. 

May  Thy  blessing  come  down  upon  me,  O  Lord ! 
in  the  name  of  the  Father,  and  o*  the  Son,  and  0/ 
the  Holy  Ghost.  Amen. 

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Blessed  be  Go4. 
Blessed  be  His  holy  name. 
Blessed  be  Jesus  Christ,  true  God  and  true  man. 
Blessed  be  the  name  of  Jesus. 
Blessed  be  His  most  sacred  Heart. 
Blessed  be  Jesus  in  the  Most  Holy  Sacrament  of 
the  altar. 

Blessed  be  the  great  Mother  of  God,  Mary  most 
holy. 

Blessed  be  her  holy  and  immaculate  conception ' 
Blessed  be  the  name  of  Mary,  virgin  and  mother 
Blessed  be  God  in  His  angels  and  in  His  saints. 

Indulgence  of  2  years  for  every  public  recital  after 
Mass  or  benediction  of  the  Blessed  Sacrament.  — 
Leo  XIII,  Feb.  2,  1807. 


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ULt  Seism  fLautanra* 


e  Deum  laudamus : 
Te  Dominum  con- 
fitemur. 


Te  aeternum  Patrem,  om- 
nis  terra  veneratur. 

Tibi  omnes  angeli:  tihi 
cceli  et  universal  po  tes- 
tates: 

Tibi  cherubim  et  seraphim 
incessabili  voce  procla- 
mant : 

Sanctus,  sanctus,  sanctus, 
Dominus  Deus  Sabaoth. 

Pleni  sunt  cceli  et  terra 
majestatis  gioriae  tuae. 

Te  gloriosus  apostolorum 

chorus : 
Te  prophetarum  laudabilis 

numerus: 

Te  martyrum  candidatus 

laudat  exercitus. 
Te  per  orbem  terrarum 

sancta  confitetur  Ec- 

clesia. 

Patrem  immensae  majes- 
tatis ; 

Venerandum  tuum  verum 
et  unicum  Filium ; 


*77J  I  'e  praise  Thee,  C 
W£A»  God ;  we  acknowl- 
edge Thee  to  be  our 
Lord. 

All  the  earth  worships 
Thee,  the  Father  ever- 
lasting. 

To  Thee  all  the  angels  cry 
aloud ;  the  heavens, 
and  all  the  heavenly 
powers. 

To  Thee  the  cherubim  and 
seraphim  continually  do 
cry: 

Holy,  holy,  holy,  Lord 
God  of  Sabaoth.. 

Heaven  and  earth  are  fuil 
of  the  majesty  of  Thy 
glory. 

The  glorious  choir  of  the 
apostles  praises  Thee. 

The  admirable  company 
of  the  prophets  praises 
Thee. 

The  noble  army  of  the 
martyrs  praises  Thee. 

The  holy  Church  through- 
out the  world  acknowl- 
edges Thee. 

The  Father  of  infinite  maj- 
esty; 

Thy  adorable,  true,  and 
only  Son  ; 


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Sanctum  quoque  Paracli- 

tum  Spiritum. 
Tu  Rex  gloriae,  Christe. 

Tu  Patris  sempiternus  es 
Filius. 

Tu  ad  liberandum  sus- 
cepturus  hominem,  non 
horruisti  Virginis  ute- 
rum. 

Tu  devicto  mortis 
aculeo,  aperuisti  cre- 
dentibus  regna  ccelo- 
rum. 

Tu  ad  dexteram  Dei 
sedes  in  gloria  Pa- 
tris. 

Judex  crederis  esse  ventu- 
rus. 

Te  ergo  quaesumus,  tuis 
famulis  subveni,  quos 
pretioso  sanguine  re- 
demisti. 

Sterna  fac  cum  Sanctis 
tuis  in  gloria  nume- 
rari. 

Salvum  fac  populum  tuum 
Domine,  et  benedic  hae- 
reditati  tuae. 

Et  rege  eos,  et  extolle  illos 
usque  in  aeternum. 


Also,  the  ftoly  Ghost,  the 

Comforter. 
Thou,  O  Christ,  art  the 

King  of  glory. 
Thou  art  the  everlasting 

Son  of  the  Father. 
When  Thou  didst  take 

upon  Thee  to  deliver 

man,  Thou  didst  not 

disdain    the  Virgin's 

womb. 

Having  overcome  the 
sting  of  death,  Thou 
didst  open  the  kingdom 
of  heaven  to  all  be- 
lievers. 

Thou  sittest  at  the  right 
hand  of  God,  in  the 
glory  of  the  Father. 

We  believe  that  Thou  # 
shalt  come  to  be  our 
Judge. 

We  therefore  pray  Thee 
to  help  Thy  servants, 
whom  Thou  hast  re- 
deemed with  Thy  pre- 
cious blood. 

Make  them  to  be  num- 
bered with  Thy  faints 
in  glory  everlasting. 

Save  Thy  people,  O  Lord, 
and  bless  Thy  inheri- 
tance. 

Govern  them  and  raise 
them  up  forever. 


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Per  singulos  dies  benedi-  Every    day    we  bless 

cimus  Te.  Thee. 
Et  laudamus  nomen  tuum  And  we  praise  Thy  name 

in  saeculum,  et  in  saecu-     forever ;    yea,  forever 

lum  saeculi.  and  ever. 

Dignare,  Domine,  die  isto,  Vouchsafe;  O  Lord,  this 

sine  peccato  nos  custo-     day,  to  keep  us  from  sin. 

dire. 

Miserere  nostri,  Domine,  Have  mercy  onus,  O  Lord, 
miserere  nostri.  have  mercy  on  us. 

Fiat  misericordia  tua,  Do-  Let  Thy  mercy,  O  Lord, 
mine,  super  nos :  que-     be  upon  us,  as  we  have 
madmodum  speravimus     hoped  in  Thee, 
in  Te. 

In  Te,  Domine,  speravi;  In  Thee,  O  Lord,  I  have 
nbn  confundar  in  aeter-  hoped ;  let  me  never  be 
num.  confounded. 

On  occasions  of  solemn  thanksgiving  the  following 
prayers  are  added : 

Benedictus  es,  Do-  *|J>lessed   art  Thou, 
mine,  Deus  Patrum  O  Lord,  the  God  of 

nostrorum.  our  fathers. 

R.  Et  laudabilis,  et  glo-  R.  And  worthy  to  be 
riosus  in  saecula.  praised,  and  glorified  for- 

ever. 

V.  Benedicamus  Pa-  V.  Let  us  bless  the 
trem  %t  Filium,  cum  Sane-  Father  and  the  Son,  with 
to  Spiritu.  the  Holy  Ghost. 

R.  Laudemus  et  super-  R.  Let  us  praise  and 
exaltemus  eum  in  saecula.  magnify  Him  forever. 

V.  Benedictus  es,  Do-  V.  Blessed  art  Thou, 
mine  Deus,  in  firmamento  O  Lord,  in  the  firmament 
cceli.  of  heaven. 

R.  Et  laudabilis,  et  glo-     R.  And  worthy  to  be 


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riosus,  et  superexaltatus 
in  saecula. 

V.  Benedic,animamea, 
Dominum. 

R.  Et  noli  oblivisci  om- 
nes  retributiones  ejus. 

V.  Domine,  exaudi  ora- 
tionem  meam. 

R.  Et  clamor  meus  ad 
te  veniat. 

V.  Dominus  vobiscinn. 

R.  Et  cum  spiritu  tuo. 

Oretnus 

Peus,  cujus  miseri- 
cordis  non  est  nu- 
merus,  et  bonitatis  in- 
finitus  est  thesaurus : 
piissimae  majestati  tuae 
pro  collatis  donis  gratias 
agimus,  tuam  semper  cle- 
mentiam  exorantes ;  ut 
qui  petentibus  postulata 
concedis,  eosdem  non  de- 
serens,  ad  praemia  futura 
disponas. 


*T^veus,  qui  corda  fide- 
rJLJ  Hum  Sancti  Spiritus 
illustratione  docuisti:  da 
nobis  in  eodem  Spiritu 


praised,  glorified,  and  ex- 
alted forever. 

R.  Bless  the  Lord,  O 
my  soul. 

R.  And  forget  not  all 
His  benefits. 

V.  O  Lord,  hear  my 
prayer. 

R.  And   let   my  cry 
come  unto  Thee. 

V.  The  Lord  be  with  # 
you. 

R.  And  with  thy  spirit 

Let  us  pray 

OGod,  Whose  mercies 
are  without  number, 
and  the  treasure  of  Whose 
goodness  is  infinite;  we 
render  thanks  to  Thy 
most  gracious  Majesty 
for  the  gifts  Thou  hast 
bestowed  upon  us,  ever- 
more beseeching  Thy  clem- 
ency ;  that  as  Thou  grant- 
est  the  petitions  of  those 
who  ask  Thee,  Thou  wilt 
never  forsake  them,  but 
wilt  prepare  them  for  the 
rewards  to  come. 

OGod,  Who  hast  taught 
the  hearts  of  the 
faithful  by  the  light  of  the 
Holy  Spirit :  grant  us,  by 


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*ecta  sapere,  et  de  ejus 
semper  consolatione  gau- 
dere. 


the  same  Spirit,  to  relish 
what  is  right,  and  ever- 
more to  rejoice  in  His 
consolation. 


Deus,  qui  neminem  in  f  \  God,  Who  sufferest 

Te  sperantem  nim-  none  that  hope  in 

ium  affligi  permittis,  sed  Thee  to  be  afflicted  over- 

pium   precibus   praretas-  much,  but  dost  listen  gra- 

auditum;    pro   postula-  ciously  to  their  prayers; 

tionibus  nostris,  votisque  we  render  Thee  thanks 

susceptis  gratias  agimus,  because  Thou  hast  re- 

Te  piissime  deprecantes,  ceived  our  supplications 

ut  a  cunctis  semper  muni-  and  vows,  and  we  most 

amur      adversis.      Per  humbly  beseech  Thee  that 

Christum  Dominum  nos-  we  may  evermore  be  pro- 

trum.  tected  from  all  adversities. 

Through  Christ  our  Lord. 

R.  Amen.  R.  Amen. 

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PREPARATORY  PRAYER 

ost  merciful  Jesus !  With  a  contrite  heart  and 
penitent  spirit  I  purpose  now  to  perform  this 
devotion  in  honor  of  Thy  bitter  Passion  and  death. 
I  adore  Thee  most  humbly  as  my  Lord  and  my  God. 
I  thank  Thee  most  heartily,  my  divine  Saviour,  for 
the  infinite  love  wherewith  Thou  didst  make  the  pain- 
ful journey  to  Calvary  for  me,  a  wretched  sinner, 
*na  didst  die  upon  the  cross  for  my  salvation.  I  am 
truly  sorry  for  all  my  sins,  because  by  them  I  have 
tended  Thee,  Who  are  infinitely  good.  I  detest 
them  and  I  am  resolved  to  amend  my  life.  Grant 


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that  I  may  gain  all  the  indulgences  which  are  attached 
to  this  devotion,  and  since  Thou  hast  promised  to 
draw  all  things  to  Thyself,  draw  my  heart  and  my 
love  to  Thee,  that  I  may  live  and  die  in  union  with 
Thee.  Amen. 

JFirst  Station 

Jesus  is  Condemned  to  Death 

F.  We  adore  Thee,  O  Christ,  and  praise  Thee : 
R.  Because  by  Thy  holy  cross  Thou  hast  redeemed 
the  world ! 

MEDITATION  . 

3esus,  most  innocent  and  perfectly  sinless,  was  con- 
demned to  death,  and,  moreover,  to  the  most 
ignominious  death  of  the  cross.  To  remain  a  frien4 
of  Caesar,  Pilate  delivered  Him  into  the  hands  of  His 
enemies.  A  fearful  crime  —  to  condemn  Innocence 
to  death,  and  to  offend  God  in  order  not  to  displease 
men ! 

Prayer 

O innocent  Jesus!    Having  sinned,  I  am  guilty 
of  eternal  death,  but  Thou  willingly  dost  accept 
the  unjust  sentence  of  death,  that  I  might  live.  For 
whom,  then,  shall  I  henceforth  live,  if  not  for  Thee, 
my  Lord  ?    Should  I  desire  to  please  men,  I  could  not 
be  Thy  servant.    Let  me,  therefore,  rather  displease 
men  and  all  the  world  than  not  please  Thee,  O  Jesus. 
-    Our  Father,  etc. ;  Hail  Mary,  etc. 
V.  Lord  Jesus,  crucified : 
R.  Have  mercy  on  us ! 


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&eomfc  Station 

Jesus  Carries  His  Cross 

V.  We  adore  Thee,  O  Christ,  and  praise  Thee  5 
R.  Because  by  Thy  holy  cross  Thou  hast  redeemed 
the  world ! 

MEDITATION 

hen  our  divine  Saviour  beheld  the  cross,  He 
stretched  out  His  bleeding  arms  toward  it  with 
eager  desire,  lovingly  embraced  it,  tenderly  kissed  it, 
and,  placing  it  on  His  bruised  shoulders,  joyfully 
carried  it,  although  He  was  worn  and  weary  unto 
death. 

Prayer 

Omy  Jesus !  I  cannot  be  Thy  friend  and  follower 
if  I  refuse  to  carry  the  cross.   O  dearly  beloved 
cross !   I  embrace  thee,  I  kiss  thee,  I  joyfully  accept 
thee  from  the  hands  of  my  God.    Far  be  it  from  me 
to  glory  in  anything,  save  in  the  cross  of  my  Redeemer. 
By  it  the  world  shall  be  crucified  to  me  and  I  to  the 
world,  that  I  may  be  Thine,  O  Jesus,  forever. 
Our  Father,  etc. ;  Hail  Mary,  etc. 
V.  Lord  Jesus,  crucified : 
R.  Have  mercy  on  us ! 

Snjtrt  Station 

Jesus  Falls  the  First  Time 

V,  We  adore  Thee,  O  Christ,  and  praise  Thee: 
R.  Because  by  Thy  holy  cross  Thou  hast  redeemed 
the  world ! 


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MEDITATION 

Our  dear  Saviour  carrying  the  cross  was  so  weakened 
by  its  heavy  weight  as  to  fall  exhausted  to  the 
ground.  Our  sins  were  the  heavy  burden  which  op- 
pressed Him ;  the  cross  was  to  Him  light  and  sweet, 
but  our  sins  were  galling  and  insupportable. 

Prayer 

Omy  Jesus  I  Thou  didst  bear  my  burden  and  the 
heavy  weight  of  my  sins.  Should  I,  then,  not 
bear  in  union  with  Thee  my  easy  burden  of  suffering, 
and  accept  the  sweet  yoke  of  Thy  commandments? 
Thy  yoke  is  sweet  and  Thy  burden  is  light :  I  there- 
fore willingly  accept  it.  I  will  take  up  my  cross  and 
follow  Thee. 

Our  Father,  etc. ;  Hail  Mary,  etc. 
V.  Lord  Jesus,  crucified : 
R.  Have  mercy  on  us ! 

Jtattttij  j&tatunt 

Jesus  Meets  His  Afflicted  Mother 

V.  We  adore  Thee,  O  Christ,  and  praise  Thee : 
R.  Because  by  Thy  holy  cross  Thou  hast  redeemed 
the  world ! 

MEDITATION 

ow  painful  it  must  have  been  for  Mary,  the  sorrow- 
A-  b  ful  Mother,  to  behold  her  beloved  Son  laden  with 
the  burden  of  the  cross.  What  unspeakable  pangs 
her  most  tender  heart  experienced !   How  earnestly 


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she  desired  to  die  in  place  of  Jesus,  or  at  least  with 
Him !  Implore  this  sorrowful  Mother  to  assist  you 
graciously  in  the  hour  of  your  death. 

Prayer 

O jesus  !  O  Mary !  I  am  the  cause  of  the  great  and 
manifold  pains  which  pierce  your  loving  hearts. 
O  that  my  heart  also  would  experience  at  least  some 
of  your  sufferings !  Mother  of  sorrows !  pray  for  me 
that  I  may  be  truly  sorry  for  my  sins,  bear  my  suffer- 
ings patiently  in  union  with  thee,  and  merit  to  enjoy 
thy  assistance  in  the  hour  of  my  death. 

Our  Father,  etc. ;  HaU  Mary,  etc. 
V.  Lord  Jesus,  crucified : 
R.  Have  mercy  on  us ! 

JFiftfjf  Statfon 

Simon  of  Cyrene  Helps  Jesus  to  Carry  the  Cross 

V.  We  adore  Thee,  O  Christ,  and  praise  Thee: 
R.  Because  by  thy  holy  cross  Thou  hast  redeemed 
the  world ! 


MEDITATION 


imon  of  Cyrene  was  compelled  to  assist  Jesus  in 
^3  carrying  His  cross,  and  Jesus  accepted  his  assist- 
ance. How  willingly  would  He  also  permit  you  to 
carry  the  cross.  He  calls,  but  you  hear  Him  not ;  He 
invites  you,  but  you  decline  His  invitation.  What 
a  reproach  it  is  to  bear  the  cross  reluctantly ! 


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Prayer 

O jesus  !  whosoever  does  not  take  up  his  cross  and 
follow  Thee  is  not  worthy  of  Thee.  Behold,  I 
will  accompany  Thee  on  the  way  of  the  cross ;  I  will 
carry  my  cross  cheerfully ;  I  will  walk  in  Thy  blood- 
stained footsteps,  and  follow  Thee,  that  I  may  be  with 
Thee  in  life  eternal. 

Our  Father,  etc. ;  Hail  Mary,  etc. 
V.  Lord  Jesus,  crucified: 
R,  Have  mercy  on  us ! 

&ixi\j  Station 

Veronica  Wipes  the  Face  of  Jesus 

V,  We  adore  Thee,  O  Christ,  and  praise  Thee : 
R.  Because  by  Thy  holy  cross  Thou  hast  redeemed 
the  world  I 

MEDITATION 

%m  t'eronica,  impelled  by  devotion  and  compassion, 
V  wipes  the  disfigured  face  of  Jesus  with  her  veil. 
And  Jesus  imprints  on  it  His  holy  countenance:  a 
great  recompense  for  so  small  a  service.  What  return 
do  you  make  to  your  Saviour  for  His  great  and  mani- 
fold benefits  ? 

Prayer 

ost  merciful  Jesus  !    What  return  shall  I  make 
for  all  the  benefits  Thou  hast  bestowed  upon  me  ? 
Behold  I  consecrate  myself  entirely  to  Thy  service. 
I  offer  and  consecrate  to  Thee  my  heart :  imprint  on 
it  Thy  sacred  image,  never  again  to  be  effaced  by  sin. 
Our  Father,  etc. ;  Hail  Mary,  etc. 


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V.  Lord  Jesus,  crucified : 
R.  Have  mercy  on  us ! 


&efaenti}  Station 

Jesus  Falls  the  Second  Time 

V.  We  adore  Thee,  O  Christ,  and  praise  Thee : 
R.  Because  by  Thy  holy  cross  Thou  hast  redeemed 
the  world ! 

MEDITATION 

he  suffering  Jesus,  under  the  weight  of  His  cross, 
again  falls  to  the  ground ;  but  the  cruel  execu- 
tioners do  not  permit  Him  to  rest  a  moment.  Push- 
ing and  striking  Him,  they  urge  Him  onward.  It  is 
the  frequent  repetition  of  our  sins  which  oppresses 
Jesus.  Knowing  and  realizing  this,  how  can  I  con- 
tinue to  sin  ? 

Prayer 

O jesus,  Son  of  David!  Have  mercy  on  me! 
Extend  to  me  Thy  gracious  hand  and  support  me, 
that  I  may  never  again  fall  into  my  old  sins.  From 
this  very  moment  I  will  strive  most  earnestly  to  re- 
form my  life  and  to  avoid  every  sin.  Help  of  the  weak, 
strengthen  me  by  Thy  grace,  without  which  I  Can  do 
nothing,  that  I  may  carry  out  faithfully  my  good 
resolution. 

Our  Father,  etc. ;  Hail  Mary,  etc 
V.  Lord  Jesus,  crucified  : 
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The  Daughters  of  Jerusalem  Weep  over  Jesus 

V.  We  adore  Thee,  O  Christ,  and  praise  Thee: 
R.  Because  by  Thy  holy  cross  Thou  hast  redeemed 
the  world ! 

MEDITATION 

>^*hese  devoted  women,  moved  by  compassion,  weep 
VJJ  over  the  suffering  Saviour.  But  He  turns  to 
them,  saying:  "Weep  not  for  Me  Who  am  innocent, 
but  weep  for  yourselves  and  for  your  children"  Weep 
thou  also ;  for  there  is  nothing  more  pleasing  to  Our 
Lord,  and  nothing  more  profitable  for  thyself,  than 
tears  that  are  shed  in  contrition  for  sin. 

Prayer 

O jesus  !  Who  will  give  to  my  eyes  a  fountain  of 
tears,  that  day  and  night  I  may  weep  for  my  sins. 
I  beseech  Thee,  through  Thy  bitter  tears,  to  move 
my  heart  to.compassion  and  repentance,  so  that  I  may 
weep  all  my  days  over  Thy  sufferings  and  still  more  ' 
over  their  cause,  my  sins. 

Our  Father,  etc. ;  Hail  Mary,  etc. 
V.  Lord  Jesus,  crucified : 
R.  Have  mercy  on  us ! 

intf)  Station 

Jesus  Falls  the  Third  Time 

V.  We  adore  Thee,  O  Christ,  and  praise  Thee: 
R.  Because  by  Thy  holy  cross  Thou  hast  redeemed 
the  world. 


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MEDITATION 

*7esus,  arriving  exhausted  at  the  foot  of  Calvary, 
*)  falls  the  third  time  to  the  ground.  His  love  for 
us*  however,  remains  strong  and  fervent. 

What  an  oppressive  burden  our  sins  must  be  to  cause 
Jesus  to  fall  so  often !  Had  He,  however,  not  taken 
them  upon  Himself,  they  would  have  plunged  us  into 
the  abyss  of  hell. 

Prayer 

ost  merciful  Jesus!   I  return  Thee  infinite 
thanks  for  not  permitting  me  to  continue  in  sin 
and  to  fall,  as  I  have  so  often  deserved,  into  the  depths 
of  hell.   Enkindle  in  me  an  earnest  desire  of  amend- 
ment ;  let  me  never  again  relapse,  but  vouchsafe  me 
the  grace  to  persevere  in  penance  to  the  end  of  my  life. 
Our  Father,  etc. ;  Hail  Mary,  etc. 
V.  Lord  Jesus,  crucified : 
R.  Have  mercy  on  us ! 

Centfj  station 
Jesus  is  Stripped  of  His  Garments 

V.  We  adore  Thee,  O  Christ,  and  praise  Thee: 
R.  Because  by  Thy  Holy  cross  Thou  hast  redeemed 
the  world ! 


MEDITATION 


ViJ  I 'hen  Our  Saviour  had  arrived  on  Calvary,  He  was 
cruelly  despoiled  of  His  garments.    How  pain- 
ful this  must  have  been,  because  they  adhered  to  His 
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were  torn  away.  All  the  wounds  of  Jesus  are  re- 
newed. Jesus  is  despoiled  of  His  garments  that  He 
might  die  possessed  of  nothing;  how  happy  shall  I 
also  die  after  casting  off  my  evtt  self  with  all  its  sinful 
inclinations ! 

Prayer 

""pv  elp  me,  Jesus !  to  conquer  myself  and  to  be  re- 
newed  according  to  Thy  will  and  desire.  I  will 
not  count  the  cost,  but  will  struggle  bravely  to  cast 
off  my  evil  propensities ;  despoiled  of  things  temporal 
of  my  own  will,  I  desire  to  die,  that  I  may  five  to  Thee 
for  evermore. 

Our  Father ,  etc. ;  Hail  Mary,  etc. 
V.  Lord  Jesus,  crucified : 
R,  Have  mercy  on  us ! 

fElrtatttfj  Station 

Jesus  is  Nailed  to  the  Cross 

'V.  We  adore  Thee,  O  Christ,  and  praise  Thee : 
R.  Because  by  Thy  holy  cross  Thou  hast  redeemed 
the  world ! 

MEDITATION 

*7esus,  after  He  had  been  stripped  of  His  garments, 
e)  was  violently  thrown  upon  the  cross,  to  which 
His  hands  and  His  feet  were  nailed  most  cruelly.  In 
this  excruciating  pain  He  remained  silent,  and  per- 
fectly resigned  to  the  will  of  His  heavenly  Father. 
He  suffered  patiently,  because  He  suffered  for  me. 
How  do  I  act  in  sufferings  and  in  trouble?  How 
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Prayer 

O jesus,  meek  and  gentle  Lamb  of  God !  I  re- 
nounce forever  my  impatience.  Crucify,  0  Lord ! 
my  flesh  and  its  concupiscences.    Punish  me,  afflict 
me  in  this  life,  as  Thou  wiliest,  only  spare  me  in  eter- 
nity.  I  commit  my  destiny  to  Thee,  resigning  my- 
self to  Thy  holy  will :  Not  my  will  but  Thine  be  done ! 
Our  Father,  etc. ;  Hail  Mary,  etc 
V,  Lord  Jesus,  crucified : 
B.  Have  mercy  on  us ! 

Etoelffy  Statton 

Jesus  Dies  on  the  Cross 

V.  We  adore  Thee,  O  Christ,  and  praise  Thee: 
R.  Because  by  Thy  holy  cioss  Thou  hast  redeemed 
the  world ! 

MEDITATION 

Behold  Jesus  crucified!  Behold  His  wounds, 
received  for  love  of  you !  His  whole  appearance 
betokens  love!  His  head  is  bent  to  kiss  you,  His 
arms  are  extended  to  embrace  you,  His  Heart  is 
open  to  receive  you.  O  superabundance  of  love! 
Jesus,  the  Son  of  God,  dies  upon  the  cross,  that  man 
may  live  and  be  delivered  from  everlasting  death. 

Prayer 

Omost  amiable  Jesus !  If  I  can  not  sacrifice  my 
life  for  love  of  Thee,  I  will  at  least  endeavor  to  die 
to  the  world.  How  must  I  regard  the  world  and  its 
vanities,  when  I  behold  Thee  hanging  on  the  cross. 


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covered  with  wounds  ?  O  Jesus !  receive  me  into  Thy 
wounded  Heart :  I  belong  entirely  to  Thee ;  for  Thee 
alone  do  I  desire  to  live  and  to  die. 

Our  Father j  etc. ;  Hail  Mary,  etc. 

V.  Lord  Jesus,  crucified : 

R.  Have  mercy  on  us  ! 

Cfjirteentfj  Station 

Jesus  is  Taken  Down  from  the  Cross 

V.  We  adore  Thee,  O  Christ,  and  praise  Thee : 
R.  Because  by  Thy  holy  cross  Thou  hast  redeemed 
the  world ! 

MEDITATION 

HTesus  did  not  descend  from  the  cross,  but  remained 
C/  on  it  until  He  died.  And  when  taken  down  from 
it,  He,  in  death  as  in  life,  rested  on  the  bosom  of  His 
blessed  Mother.  Persevere  in  your  resolutions  of 
reform  and  do  not  part  from  the  cross ;  he  who  per- 
severeth  to  the  end  shall  be  saved.  Consider,  more- 
over, how  pure  the  heart  should  be  that  receives  the 
body  and  blood  of  Christ  in  the  adorable  Sacrament 
of  lie  Altar. 

Prayer 

Olord  Jesus!  Thy  lifeless  body,  bruised  and 
lacerated,  found  a  worthy  resting  place  on  the 
bosom  of  Thy  virgin  Mother.  Have  I  not  often  com- 
pelled Thee  to  dwell  in  my  heart,  despite  its  un- 
worthiness  to  receive  Thee?  Create  in  me  a  new 
heart,  that  I  may  worthily  receive  Thy  most  sacred 


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body  in  holy  communion,  and  that  Thou  mayest 
remain  in  me  and  I  in  Thee,  for  all  eternity. 
Our  Father,  etc. ;  Hail  Mary,  etc. 

V.  Lord  Jesus,  crucified : 

R.  Have  mercy  on  us ! 

/ottrteetrtfj  Station 

Jesus  is  Laid  in  the  Sepulcher 

V.  We  adore  Thee,  O  Christ,  and  praise  Thee: 
R.  Because  by  Thy  holy  cross  Thou  hast  redeemed 
the  world ! 

MEDITATION 

he  body  of  Jesus  is  interred  in  a  stranger's  sepul- 
cher. He  Who  in  this  world  had  not  whereupon 
to  rest  His  head  would  not  even  have  a  ^rave  of  His 
own,  because  He  was  not  of  this  world.  You  who 
are  so  attached  to  the  world,  henceforth  despise  it,  that 
you  may  not  perish  with  it. 

Prayer 

/~\  jesus  !  Thou  hast  set  me  apart  from  the  world : 
what,  then,  shall  I  seek  therein?  Thou  hast 
created  me  foi  heaven ;  what,  then,  have  I  to  do  with 
the  world?  Depart  from  me,  deceitful  world,  with 
thy  vanities!  Henceforth  I  will  follow  the  way  of 
the  cross  traced  out  for  me  by  my  Redeemer,  and 
journey  onward  with  courage  and  fortitude  to  my 
heavenly  home,  my  eternal  dwelling  place. 
Our  Father,  etc. ;  Hail  Mary,  etc. 

V.  Lord  Jesus,  crucified : 

R.  Have  mercy  on  us ! 


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CONCLUSION 

lmighty  and  eternal  God !  merciful  Father!  Who 
hast  given  to  the  human  race  Thy  beloved  Son 
as  an  example  of  humility,  obedience,  and  patience, 
to  precede  us  on  the  Way  of  the  Cross  and  on  the  Way 
of  Life,  graciously  grant  that  we,  inflamed  by  His  in- 
finite love,  may  take  upon  us  the  sweet  yoke  of  His 
Gospel  and  the  mortification  of  the  cross,  following 
Him  as  His  true  disciples,  so  that  we  may  one  day 
gloriously  rise  with  Him  and  joyfully  hear  the  final 
sentence:  "Come  ye  blessed  of  My  Father,  possess 
you  the  kingdom  prepared  for  you  from  the  founda- 
tion of  the  world"  (Matt.  xxv.  34). 

Stafrat  Mvttx 

(Stabat  Mater  dolo-  %JJTT  tne  cross  n^r  sta- 
^5    rosa,  <J<^    tion  keeping, 

Juxta   crucem    lacry-  Stood      the  mournful 
mosa,  Mother  weeping, 

Dum  pendebat  Filius.  Close  to  Jesus  to  the  last. 

Cujus    animam    genlen-  Through  her  heart,  His 
tern,  sorrow  sharing, 

Contristatam  et  dolen-  All  His  bitter  anguish 
tem,  bearing, 
Pertransivit  gladius.    Now  at  length  the  sword 
has  passed. 


O  quam  tristis  et  af- 
flicta 
Fuit  ilia  benedicta 

Mater  Unigeniti ! 


Oh,  how  sad  and  sore  dis- 
tressed 

Was  that  Mother  highly 
blessed 

Of  the  sole-begotten  One ! 


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Quae  mcerebat,  et  dole-  Christ  above  in  torment 

bat  hangs, 

Pia  Mater  dum  vide-  She  beneath  beholds  the 

bat  P311^      .   .  c 

Nati  pcenas  incly ti.  Of  her  dying,  glorious  Son. 

Quis  est  homo  qui  non  Is  there  one  who  would 
fleret  not  weep 

Matrem  Christi  si  vi-  Whelmed  m  misenes  so 
deret  deep 
In  tanto  supplicio?    Christ's  dear  Mother  to 
behold  ? 

Ouis  non  posset  contris-  Can  the  human  heart  re- 
tari  frain 
Christi  'Matrem   con-  From  partaking  in  her 
templari  pain, 
DolentemcumFilio?  In  that  Mothers  pain 
untold  ? 

Pro   peccatis  suae  gen-  Bruised,  derided,  cursed, 
tis  denied, 
Vidit  Jesum  in  tormen-  She  beheld  her  tender 
tis  Child, 
Et   flagellis   subdi-   All'  with  bloody  scourges 
turn,  *ent> 

Vidit  suum  dulcem  na-  For  the  sins  of  His  own 
turn  n^011       .    ,  , 

Moriendo,    desolatum,  Saw  Him  hang  m  desola- 
tion 

Dum  emisit  spiritum.  Till  His  spirit  forth  He 
sent. 

Eia   mater,    fons   amo-  O  thou  Mother !  fount  of 
ris.  love, 

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Me  sentire  vim  do-  Touch  my  spirit  from 
loris  above. 
Fac,  ut  tecum  lugeam.  Make  my  heart  with  thine 
accord : 

Fac,  ut  ardeat  cor  meum  Make  me  feel  as  thou  hast 

felt: 

In  amando  Christum  Make  my  soul  to  glow  and 
Deum  melt 
Ut  sibi  complaceam.    With  the  love  of  Christ, 
my  Lord. 

Sancta  Mater  istud  agas    Holy  Mother !  pierce  me 

through. 

Crucifixi  fige  plagas      In  my  heart  each  wound 

renew 

Cordi  meo  valide.       Of  my  Saviour  crucified. 

Tui  nati  vulnerati,  Let  me  share  with  thee 

His  pain, 

Tam  dignati  pro  me  Who  for  all  our  sins  was 
pati,  slain, 
Pcenas   mecum   di-  Who  for  me  in  torments 
vide.  died. 

Fac  me  tecum  pie  flere,      Let  me  mingle  tears  with 

thee, 

Crucifixo  condolere,       Mourning     Him  Who 

mourned  for  me, 
Donee  ego  vixero.       All  the  days  that  I  may 
live. 

Juxta     crucem     tecum  By  the  cross  with  thee  to 
stare,  stay? 
Et  me  tibi  sociare,         There  with  thee  to  weep 
In  planctu  desidero.  and  pray, 

Is  all  I  ask  of  thee  to  give. 


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Virgo  virginum  praeclara,  Virgin  of  all  virgins  best ! 

Mihi  jam  non  sis  amara,  Listen  to  my  fond  request : 

Fac  me  tecum  plan-  Let  me  share  thy  grief 
gere.  divine ; 

Fac,  ut  portem  Christi  Let  me,   to  my  latest 
mortem,  breath, 

Passionis  fac  consortem ,  In  my  body  bear  the  death 

Et  plagas  recolere.  Of  that  dying  Son  of  thine. 

Fac    me    plagis   vulne-  Wounded  with  His  every 
rari,  wound, 

Fac  me  cruce  inebri-  Steep  my  soul  till  it  hath 
ari,  swooned 

Et  cruore  Filii.  In  His  very  blood  away; 

Flammis  ne  urar  succen-  Be   to.  me,   0  Virgin, 
sus  nigh, 
Per  te,  Virgo,  sim  defen-  Lest  in  flames  I  burn  and 
sus  die, 
In  die  judicii.  In  His  awful  judgment 

day. 

Christe,    cum    sit   hinc  Christ,  when  Thou  shalt 
exire,  call  me  hence, 

Da  per   Matrem   me  Be  Thy  Mother  my  de- 
venire  fense, 
Ad  palmam  victoriae.   Be  Thy  cross  my  victory; 

Quando  corpus  morietur,    While  my  body  here  de- 
cays, 

Fac  ut  animae  donetur  May  my  soul  Thy  good- 
ness praise, 

Paradisi  gloria.  Safe  in  paradise  with  Thee. 

Amen.  Amen. 


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V.  Ora  pro  nobis,  Virgo  V.  Pray  for  us,  Virgin 
dolorosissima.  most  sorrowful. 

R.  Ut  digni  efficiamur  R.  That  we  may  be 
promissionibus  Christi.  made  worthy  of  the  prom- 
ises of  Christ. 

Or  emus  Let  us  pray 

Interveniat  pro  nobis,  rp$  rant,  we  beseech 
quaesumus,  Domine  xfij  Thee,  O  Lord  Jesus 
Jesu  Christe,  nunc  et  in  Christ,  that  the  most 
hora  mortis  nostras,  apud  blessed  Virgin  Mary,  Thy 
tuam  clementiam,  beata  Mother,  through  whose 
Virgo  Maria  Mater  tua,  most  holy  soul,  in  the  hour 
cujus  sacratissimam  ani-  of  Thine  own  Passion,  the 
mam  in  hora  tuae  passionis  sword  of  sorrow  passed, 
doloris  gladius  pertransi-  may  intercede  for  us  be- 
vit.  Per  te,  Jesu  Christe,  fore  the  throne  of  Thy 
salvator  mundi,  qui  cum  mercy,  now  and  at  tjie  hour 
Patre  et  Spiritu  Sancto  of  our  death.  Through 
vivis  et  regnas,  per  omnia  Thee,  Jesus  Christ,  Sa* 
saecula  saeculorum.  viour  of  the  world,  Who 

Amen.  livest  and  reignest,  with 

the  Father  and  the  Holy 
Ghost,  now  and  forever. 
Amen. 

Xttanfcs 

Xttang  ot  tbe  ASost  «olg  flame  ot  5esud 

Eord,  have  mercy  on  us. 
Christ,  have  mercy  on  us. 
Lord,  have  mercy  on  us. 
Jesus,  hear  us. 


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Litanies 


Jesus,  graciously  hear  us. 

God,  the  Father  of  heaven,1 

God,  the  Son,  Redeemer  of  the  world, 

God,  the  Holy  Ghost, 

Holy  Trinity,  one  God, 

Jesus,  Son  of  the  living  God, 

Jesus,  splendor  of  the  Father, 

Jesus,  brightness  of  eternal  light, 

Jesus,  king  of  glory, 

Jesus,  the  sun  of  justice, 

Jesus,  son  of  the  Virgin  Mary, 

Jesus,  amiable, 

Jesus,  admirable, 

Jesus,  the  powerful  God, 

Jesus,  father  of  the  world  to  come, 

Jesus,  angel  of  the  great  council, 

Jesus,  most  powerful, 

Jesus,  most  patient, 

Jesus,  most  obedient, 

Jesus,  meek  and  humble  of  heart, 

Jesus,  lover  of  chastity, 

Jesus,  lover  of  us, 

Jesus,  God  of  peace, 

Jesus,  author  of  life, 

Jesus,  model  of  all  virtues, 

Jesus,  zealous  for  souls, 

Jesus,  our  God, 

Jesus,  our  refuge, 

Jesus,  father  of  the  poor, 

Jesus,  treasure  of  the  faithful, 

Jesus,  good  shepherd, 

Jesus,  true  light, 

Jesus,  eternal  wisdom, 

Jesus,  infinite  goodness, 

1  Have  mercy  on  us 


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Jesus,  our  way  and  our  life,1 

Jesus,  joy  of  angels, 

Jesus,  king  of  patriarchs, 

Jesus,  master  of  apostles, 

Jesus,  teacher  of  the  evangelists, 

Jesus,  strength  of  martyrs, 

Jesus,  light  of  confessors, 

Jesus,  purity  of  virgins, 

Jesus,  crown  of  all  saints, 

Be  merciful ,  Spare  us,  O  Jesus. 

Be  merciful,  Graciously  hear  us,  O  Jesus. 

From  all  evil, 2 

From  all  sin, 

From  Thy  wrath, 

From  the  snares  of  the  devil, 

From  the  spirit  of  fornication, 

From  eternal  death, 

From  a  neglect  of  Thy  inspirations, 

By  the  mystery  of  Thy  holy  Incarnation, 

By  Thy  nativity, 

By  Thy  infancy, 

By  Thy  most  divine  life, 

By  Thy  labors, 

By  Thy  agony  and  Passion, 

By  Thy  cross  and  dereliction, 

By  Thy  languors. 

By  Thy  death  and  burial, 

By  Thy  resurrection, 

By  Thy  ascension, 

By  Thy  institution  of  the  Most  Holy  Eucharist,3 
By  Thy  joys, 

1  Have  mercy  on  us. 
*  Deliver  us,  O  Jesus. 

•Where  authorized  by  the  Bishop,  the  following  invocation 
may  be  added  here:  "By  Thy  institution  of  the  Most  Holy 
Eucharist"  (Congr.  of  Rites,  Feb.  8,  1005). 


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Litanies 


By  Thy  glory,1 

Lamb  of  God,  Who  takest  away  the  sins  of  the  worldj 

Spare  us,  O  Jesus ! 
Lamb  of  God,  Who  takest  away  the  sins  of  the  world, 

Hear  us,  O  Jesus ! 
Lamb  of  God,  Who  takest  away  the  sins  of  the  world, 

Have  mercy  on  us,  O  Jesus  I 
Jesus,  hear  us. 
Jesus,  graciously  hear  us. 

Let  us  pray 

f  \  lord  Jesus  Christ,  Who  hast  said,  "Ask  and 
you  shall  receive,  seek  and  you  shall  find,  knock 
and  it  shall  be  opened  unto  you  !  "  mercifully  attend 
to  our  supplications,  and  grant  us  the  gift  of  Thy 
divine  charity,  that  we  may  ever  love  Thee  with  our 
whole  heart,  and  never  desist  from  Thy  praise. 

Give  us,  O  Lord,  a  perpetual  fear  and  love  of  Thy 
holy  name;  for  Thou  never  ceasest  to  govern  those 
whom  Thou  foundest  upon  the  solidity  of  Thy  love. 
Who  livest  and  reignest  one  God,  world  without  end. 
Amen. 

Indulgence  of  300  days,  once  a  day.  —  Leo  XIII, 
Jan.  16,  1886. 

Xttang  ot  tbe  SacreD  f>eart  of  Sesus 

*T~!ord,  have  mercy  on  us. 

*  Christ,  have  mercy  on  us. 
Lord,  have  mercy  on  us. 
Christ,  hear  us. 
Christ,  graciously  hear  us. 
God,  the  Father  of  heaven,9 

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God,  the  Son,  Redeemer  of  the  world,1 

God,  the  Holy  Ghost, 

Holy  Trinity,  one  God, 

Heart  of  Jesus,  Son  of  the  Eternal  Father, 

Heart  of  Jesus,  formed  by  the  Holy  Ghost  in  the  womb 

of  the  Virgin  Mother, 
Heart  of  Jesus,  substantially  united  to  the  Word  of 

God, 

Heart  of  Jesus,  of  infinite  majesty, 
Heart  of  Jesus,  sacred  temple  of  God. 
Heart  of  Jesus,  tabernacle  of  the  Most  High, 
Heart  of  Jesus,  house  of  God  and  gate  of  heaven, 
Heart  of  Jesus,  burning  furnace  of  charity, 
Heart  of  Jesus,  abode  of  justice  and  love, 
Heart  of  Jesus,  full  of  goodness  and  love, 
Heart  of  Jesus,  abyss  of  all  virtues, 
Heart  of  Jesus,  most  worthy  of  all  praise, 
Heart  of  Jesus,  king  and  center  of  all  hearts, 
Heart  of  Jesus,  in  Whom  are  all  the  treasures  of  wis- 
dom and  knowledge, 
Heart  of  Jesus,  in  Whom  dwells  the  fulness  of  divinity, 
Heart  of  Jesus,  in  Whom  the  Father  was  well  pleased, 
Heart  of  Jesus,  of  Whose  fulness  we  have  all  received, 
Heart  of  Jesus,  desire  of  the  everlasting  hills, 
Heart  of  Jesus,  patient  and  most  merciful, 
Heart  of  Jesus,  enriching  all  who  invoke  Thee, 
Heart  of  Jesus,  fountain  of  life  and  holiness, 
Heart  of  Jesus,  propitiation  for  our  sins, 
Heart  of  Jesus,  loaded  down  with  opprobrium, 
Heart  of  Jesus,  bruised  for  our  offenses, 
Heart  of  Jesus,  obedient  unto  death, 
Heart  of  Jesus,  pierced  with  a  lance, 
Heart  of  Jesus,  source  of  all  consolation, 
Heart  of  Jesus,  our  life  and  resurrection, 

1  Have  mercy  on  us. 


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Heart  of  Jesus,  our  peace  and  reconciliation,1 

Heart  of  Jesus,  victim  for  our  sins, 

Heart  of  Jesus,  salvation  of  those  who  trust  in  Thee, 

Heart  of  Jesus,  hope  of  those  who  die  in  Thee, 

Heart  of  Jesus,  delight  of  all  the  saints, 

Lamb  of  God,  Who  takest  away  the  sins  of  the  world, 

Spare  us,  O  Lord. 
Lamb  of  God,  Who  takest  away  the  sins  of  the  world, 

Graciously  hear  us,  O  Lord. 
Lamb  of  God,  Who  takest  away  the  sins  of  the  world, 

Have  mercy  on  us. 

V.  Jesus,  meek  and  humble  of  heart, 

R.  Make  our  hearts  like  unto  Thine. 

Let  us  pray 

O almighty  and  eternal  God,  look  upon  the  heart 
of  Thy  dearly  beloved  Son,  and  upon  the  praise 
and  satisfaction  He  offers  Thee  in  the  name  of  sinners 
and  for  those  who  seek  Thy  mercy ;  be  Thou  appeased 
and  grant  us  pardon  in  the  name  of  the  same  Jesus 
Christ,  Thy  Son,  Who  liveth  and  reigneth  with  Thee  in 
the  unity  of  the  Holy  Ghost,  world  without  end.  Amen. 

Indulgence  of  300  days,  once  a  day.  —  Leo  XIII, 
April  2,  1899. 

Xttang  ot  tbe  meetes  Wt0ta 

*"T~1ord,  have  mercy  on  us. 

A — *  Christ,  have  mercy  on  us. 

Lord,  have  mercy  on  us. 

Christ,  hear  us. 

Christ,  graciously  hear  us. 

God,  the  Father  of  heaven,  Have  mercy  on  us. 

1  Have  mercy  on  us. 


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God,  the  Son,  Redeemer  of  the  world,  Have  mercy  on 
us. 

God,  the  Holy  Ghost,  Have  mercy  on  us. 

Holy  Trinity,  one  God,  Have  mercy  on  us. 

Holy  Mary,1 

Holy  Mother  of  God, 

Holy  Virgin  of  virgins, 

Mother  of  Christ, 

Mother  of  divine  grace, 

Mother  most  pure, 

Mother  most  chaste, 

Mother  inviolate, 

Mother  undefiled, 

Mother  most  amiable, 

Mother  most  admirable, 

Mother  of  good  counsel, 

Mother  of  our  Creator, 

Mother  of  our  Saviour, 

Virgin  most  prudent, 

Virgin  most  venerable, 

Virgin  most  renowned, 

Virgin  most  powerful, 

Virgin  most  merciful, 

Virgin  most  faithful, 

Mirror  of  justice, 

Seat  of  wisdom, 

Cause  of  our  joy, 

Spiritual  vessel, 

Vessel  of  honor, 

Singular  vessel  of  devotion, 

Mystical  rose,  ^ 

Tower  of  David, 

Tower  of  ivory, 

House  of  gold, 

1  Pray  for  us. 


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Litanies 


Ark  of  the  covenant,1 

Gate  of  heaven, 

Morning  star, 

Health  of  the  sick, 

Refuge  of  sinners, 

Comforter  of  the  afflicted, 

Help  of  Christians, 

Queen  of  angels, 

Queen  of  patriarchs, 

Queen  of  prophets, 

Queen  of  apostles, 

Queen  of  martyrs, 

Queen  of  confessors, 

Queen  of  virgins, 

Queen  of  all  saints, 

Queen  conceived  without  original  sin, 

Queen  of  the  most  holy  Rosary, 

Lamb  of  God,  Who  takest  away  the  sins  of  the  world, 

Spare  us,  O  Lord  ! 
Lamb  of  God,  Who  takest  away  the  sins  of  the  world, 

Graciously  hear  us,  O  Lord  ! 
Lamb  of  God,  Who  takest  away  the  sins  of  the  world, 

Have  mercy  on  us ! 

V.  Pray  for  us,  O  holy  Mother  of  God, 
R.  That  we  may  be  made  worthy  of  the  promises 
of  Christ. 

Indulgence  of  300  days,  every  time ;  plenary  indul- 
gence on  usual  conditions.  —  Pius  VII,  Sept.  30, 181 7. 

Let  us  pray 

*TS)our  forth,  we  beseech  Thee,  O  Lord,  Thy  grace 
J—  into  our  hearts ;  that  we,  to  whom  the  Incar- 
nation of  Christ  Thy  Son  was  made  known  by  the 
message  of  an  angel,  may,  by  His  Passion  and  cross, 

1  Pray  for  us. 

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be  brought  to  the  glory  of  His  resurrection ;  through 
the  same  Christ  our  Lord.'  Amen. 

May  the  divine  assistance  remain  always  with  us. 

May  the  souls  of  the  faithful  departed,  through 
the  mercy  of  God,  rest  in  peace.  Amen. 

We  fly  to  thy  patronage,  O  holy  Mother  of  God, 
despise  not  our  petitions  in  our  necessities ;  but  de- 
liver us  from  all  dangers,  O  ever  glorious  and  blessed 
Virgin.  Amen. 


r-L*  Christ,  have  mercy  on  us  I 
Lord,  have  mercy  on  us ! 
Christ,  hear  us ! 
Christ,  graciously  hear  us ! 
God,  the  Father  of  Heaven,1 
God,  the  Son,  Redeemer  of  the  world, 
God,  the  Holy  Ghost, 
Holy  Trinity,  one  God, 
Holy  Mary,2 
Holy  Joseph, 
Noble  scion  of  David, 
Light  of  the  patriarchs, 
Spouse  of  the  Mother  of  God, 
Chaste  guardian  of  the  Virgin, 
Foster-father  of  the  Son  of  God, 
Sedulous  defender  of  Christ, 
Head  of  the  Holy  Family. 
Joseph  most  just, 
Joseph  most  chaste, 
Joseph  most  prudent, 
Joseph  most  valiant, 

1  Have  mercy  on  us.  *  Pray  for  us. 


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Joseph  most  obedient,1  * 
Joseph  most  faithful, 
Mirror  of  patience, 
Lover  of  poverty, 
Model  of  workers,2 
Ornament  of  domestic  life, 
Protector  of  virgins, 
Pillar  of  families, 
Consolation  of  the  afflicted, 
Hope  of  the  sick, 
Patron  of  the  dying, 
Terror  of  the  demons^ 
Protector  of  holy  Church, 

Lamb  of  God,  Who  takest  away  the  sins  of  the  world, 

Spare  us,  O  Lord ! 
Lamb  of  God,  Who  takest  away  the  sins  of  the  world, 

Graciously  hear  us,  O  Lord  ! 
Lamb  of  God,  Who  takest  away  the  sins  of  the  world, 

Have  mercy  on  us,  O  Lord  ! 

V.  He  made  him  master  of  his  house 

R.  And  ruler  of  all  his  possessions. 


Let  us  pray 

(\  God,  who  in  Thy  ineffable  Providence  didst 
vouchsafe  to  choose  blessed  Joseph  to  be  the 
spouse  of  Thy  most  holy  Mother:  grant,  we 
beseech  Thee,  that  we  may  have  him  whom  we 
venerate  as  our  protector  on  earth,  as  our  intercessor 
in  heaven.  Who  livest  and  reignest  world  without 
end.  Amen. 

Indulgence  of  300  days,  applicable  to  the  souls  in 
purgatory.  —  Pius  X,  March  18,  1909. 

1  Pray  for  us.  *  Or,  Model  of  artisans. 


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Xftans  of  tbe  Saints 

*T"Iord,  have  mercy  on  us, 
r*— *  Christ,  have  mercy  on  us. 
Lord,  have  mercy  on  us. 
Christ,  hear  us. 
Christ,  graciously  hear  us. 
God,  the  Father  of  heaven,  Have  mercy  on  us, 
God,  the  Son,  Redeemer  of  the  world,  Have  mercy 
on  us. 

God,  the  Holy  Ghost,  Have  mercy  on  us. 

Holy  Trinity,  one  God,  Have  mercy  on  us. 

Holy  Mary,1 

Holy  Mother  of  God, 

Holy  Virgin  of  virgins, 

St.  Michael, 

St.  Gabriel, 

St.  Raphael, 

All  ye  holy  angels  and  archangels, 
All  ye  holy  orders  of  blessed  spirits, 
St.  John  Baptist, 
St.  Joseph, 

All  ye  holy  patriarchs  and  prophets, 

St.  Peter, 

St.  Paul, 

St.  Andrew, 

St.  James, 

St.  John, 

St.  Thomas, 

St.  James, 

St.  Philip, 

St.  Bartholomew, 

St.  Matthew, 

1  Pray  for  ua 


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Litanies 


St.  Simon,1 
St.Thaddeus, 
St.  Matthias, 
St.  Barnabas, 
St.  Luke, 
St.  Mark, 

All  ye  holy  apostles  and  evangelists, 
All  ye  holy  disciples  of  Our  Lord, 
All  ye  holy  innocents, 
St.  Stephen, 
St.  Lawrence, 
St.  Vincent, 

SS.  Fabian  and  Sebastian, 

SS.  John  and  Paul, 

SS.  Cosmas  and  Damian, 

SS.  Gervase  and  Protase, 

All  ye  holy  martyrs, 

St.  Sylvester, 

St.  Gregory, 

St.  Ambrose, 

St.  Augustine, 

St.  Jerome, 

St.  Martin, 

St.  Nicholas, 

All  ye  holy  bishops  and  confessors, 

All  ye  holy  doctors, 

St.  Anthony, 

St.  Benedict, 

St.  Bernard, 

St.  Dominic, 

St.  Francis, 

All  ye  holy  priests  and  levites, 
All  ye  holy  monks  and  hermits, 
St.  Mary  Magdalen, 
St.  Agatha 

1  Pray  for  us. 


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St.  Lucy,1- 
St.  Agnes, 
St.  Cecilia, 
St.  Catherine, 
St.  Anastasia, 

All  ye  holy  virgins  and  widows, 
All  ye  men  and  women,  saints  of  God,  Make  inter- 
cession for  us. 
Be  merciful,  Spare  us,  O  Lord  ! 
Be  merciful,  Graciously  hear  us,  O  Lord  1 
From  all  evil,2 
From  all  sin, 
From  Thy  wrath, 

From  a  sudden  and  unprovided  death, 
From  the  snares  of  the  devil, 
From  anger,  hatred,  and  all  ill  will, 
From  the  spirit  of  fornication, 
From  lightning  and  tempest, 
From  the  scourge  of  earthquake, 
From  pestilence,  famine,  and  war, 
From  everlasting  death. 

Through  the  mystery  of  Thy  holy  Incarnation, 

Through  Thy  coming, 

Through  Thy  nativity, 

Through  Thy  baptism  and  holy  fasting, 

Through  Thy  cross  and  Passion, 

Through  Thy  death  and  burial, 

Through  Thy  holy  resurrection, 

Through  Thy  admirable  ascension, 

Through  the  coming  of  the  Holy  Ghost,  the  Paraclete, 

In  the  Day  of  Judgment,  We  sinners  beseech  Thee, 

hear  us, 
That  Thou  wouldst  spare  us,3 

1  Pray  for  us.  2  O  Lord,  deliver  us. 

*  We  beseech  Thee,  hear  us. 


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Litanies 


That  Thou  wouldst  pardon  us,1 
That  Thou  wouldst  vouchsafe  to  bring  us  to  true 
penance, 

That  Thou  wouidst  vouchsafe  to  govern  and  preserve 

Thy  holy  Church, 
That  thou  wouldst  vouchsafe  to  preserve  our  Apostolic 

Prelate  and  all  ecclesiastical  Orders  in  holy  religion. 
That  Thou  wouldst  vouchsafe  to  humble  the  enemies 

of  Thy  holy  Church, 
That  Thou  wouldst  vouchsafe  to  give  peace  and  true 

concord  to  Christian  kings  and  princes, 
That  Thou  wouldst  vouchsafe  to  grant  peace  and 

unity  to  all  Christian  people, 
That  Thou  wouldst  vouchsafe  to  confirm  and  preserve 

us  in  Thy  holy  service, 
That  Thou  wouldst  lift  up  our  minds  to  heavenly 

desires, 

That  Thou  wouldst  render  eternal  good  things  to  all 

our  benefactors, 
That  Thou  wouldst  deliver  our  souls  and  those  of  our 

brethren,  kinsfolk,  and  benefactors  from  eternal 

damnation, 

That  Thou  wouldst  vouchsafe  to  give  and  preserve 

the  fruits  of  the  earth, 
That  Thou  wouldst  vouchsafe  to  give  eternal  rest  to 

all  the  faithful  departed, 
That  Thou  wouldst  vouchsafe  graciously  to  hear  us, 

Son  of  God, 

Lamb  of  God,  Who  takest  away  the  sins  of  the  world, 

Spare  us,  O  Lord  ! 
Lamb  of  God,  Who  takest  away  the  sins  of  the  world, 

Hear  us,  O  Lord  ! 
Lamb  of  God,  Who  takest  away  the  sins  of  the  world, 

Have  mercy  on  us,  O  Lord ! 

1  We  beseech  Thee,  hear  u& 


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Christ,  hear  us ;  Christ,  graciously  hear  us. 
Lord,  have  mercy  on  us. 
Christ,  have  mercy  on  us. 
Lord,  have  mercy  on  us. 

Our  Father,  etc.    (In  secret.) 

V.  And  lead  us  not  into  temptation. 

R.  But  deliver  us  from  .evil.  Amen. 


PSALM  LXTX 

..O  God,  come  to  mine  assistance ;  O  Lord,  make 
haste  to  help  me. 

Let  them  be  confounded  and  ashamed  that  seek  my 
soul. 

Let  them  be  turned  backward  and  blush  for  shame 
that  desire  evils  to  me. 

Let  them  be  presently  turned  away  blushing  for 
shame  that  say  to  me,  'Tis  well,  'tis  well. 

Let  all  that  seek  Thee  rejoice  and  be  glad  in  Thee ; 
and*  let  such  as  love  Thy  salvation  say  always,  The 
Lord  be  magnified. 

But  I  am  needy  and  poor :  O  God,  help  me. 

Thou  are  my  helper  and  my  deliverer:  O  Lord, 
make  no  delay, 

Glory  be  to  the  Father,  etc. 

V.  Save  Thy  servants. 

R.  Trusting  in  Thee,  O  my  God. 

V.  Be  unto  us,  O  Lord,  a  tower  of  strength. 

R.  From  the  face  of  the  enemy. 

V.  Let  not  the  enemy  prevail  against  us. 

R.  Nor  the  son  of  iniquity  have  power  to  hurt  us. 

V.  O  Lord,  deal  not  with  us  according  to  our  sins. 

R.  Neither  reward  us  according  to  our  iniquities 

V.  Let  us  pray  for  our  chief  bishop  N. 

R.  The  Lord  preserve  him,  and  give  him  life,  and 


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make  him  blessed  upon  earth,  and  deliver  him  not 
to  the  will  of  his  enemies. 

V.  Let  us  pray  for  our  benefactors. 

R.  Vouchsafe,  O  Lord,  for  Thy  name's  sake,  to  re- 
ward with  eternal  life  all  those  who  have  done  us  good. 

V.  Let  us  pray  for  the  faithful  departed. 

R.  Eternal  rest  give  to  them,  O  Lord,  and  let  per- 
petual light  shine  upon  them. 

V,  May  they  rest  in  peace. 
'R.  Amen. 

V.  For  our  absent  brethren. 

R.  O  my  God,  save  Thy  servants  trusting  in  Thee. 

V.  Send  them  help,  O  Lord,  from  Thy  holy  place. 

R.  And  from  Sion  protect  them. 

V.  O  Lord,  hear  my  prayer. 

R.  And  let  my  cry  come  unto  Thee. 

Let  us  pray 

f  \  God,  Whose  property  it  is  always  to  have  mercy 
and  to  spare,  receive  our  petitions,  that  we,  'and 
all  Thy  servants  who  are  bound  by  the  chain  of  sin, 
may,  by  the  compassion  of  Thy  goodness,  mercifully 
be  absolved. 

Hear,  we  beseech  Thee,  O  Lord,  the  prayer  of  Thy 
suppliants,  and  pardon  the  sins  of  those  who  confess 
to  Thee,  that,  of  Thy  bounty,  Thou  mayest  grant  us 
pardon  and  peace. 

In  Thy  clemency,  O  Lord,  show  Thy  unspeak- 
able mercy  to  us,  that  so  Thou  mayest  both  acquit 
us  of  our  sins  and  deliver  us  from  the  punishment  we 
deserve  for  them. 

O  God,  Who  by  sin  art  offended  and  by  penance 
pacified,  mercifully  regard  the  prayers  of  Thy  people, 
who  make  supplication  to  Thee,  and  turn  away  the 
scourges  of  Thy  anger,  which  we  deserve  for  our  sins. 


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O  almighty  and  eternal  God,  have  mercy  on  Thy 
servant  N.,  our  chief  bishop,  and  direct  him,  accord- 
ing to  Thy  clemency,  in  the  way  of  everlasting  sal- 
vation, that,  by  Thy  grace,  he  may  desire  the  things 
that  are  agreeable  to  Thy  will,  and  perform  them  with 
all  his  strength. 

O  God,  from  Whom  are  all  holy  desires,  righteous 
counsels,  and^nst  works,  give  to  Thy  servants  that 
peace  which  the  world  can  not  give ;  that,  our  hearts 
being  disposed  to  keep  Thy  commandments,  and  the 
fear  of  enemies  taken  away,  the  times,  by  Thy  pro- 
tection, may  be  peaceable. 

Inflame,  O  Lord,  our  reins  and  hearts  with  the  fire 
of  the  Holy  Ghost  ;  to  the  end  that  we  may  serve 
Thee  with  a  chaste  body,  and  please  Thee  with  a  clean 
heart. 

O  God,  the  Creator  and  Redeemer  of  all  the  faith- 
ful, give  to  the  souls  of  Thy  servants  departed  the 
remission  of  all  their  sins,  that  by  pious  supplications 
they  may  obtain  the  pardon  they  have  always  desired. 

Direct,  we  beseech  Thee,  O  Lord,  our  actions  by 
Thy  holy  inspirations,  and  carry  them  on  by  Thy 
gracious  assistance;  that  every  prayer  and  work  of 
ours  may  always  begin  from  Thee,  and  by  Thee  be 
happily  ended. 

Almighty  and  eternal  God,  Who  hast  dominion 
over  the  living  and  the  dead,  and  art  merciful  to  all 
whom  Thou  foreknowest  shall  be  Thine  by  faith  and 
good  works :  we  humbly  beseech  Thee  that  they  for 
whom  we  have  resolved  to  offer  our  prayers,  whether 
this  present  world  still  detain  them  in  the  flesh,  or 
the  world  to  come  hath  already  received  them  divested 
of  their  bodies,  may,  by  the  clemency  of  Thine  own 
goodness  and  the  intercession  of  Thy  saints,  obtain 
the  remission  of  all  their  sins.    Through  Our  Lord 


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Jesus  Christ,  Who  liveth  and  reigneth  with  Thee  in 
the  unity  of  the  Holy  Ghost,  one  God,  world  without 
end. 
R.  Amen. 

V.  O  Lord,  hear  my  prayer. 
R.  And  let  my  cry  come  unto  Thee. 
V.  May  the  almighty  and  merciful  Lord  graciously 
hear  us. 

R.  Amen.  - 
V.  May  the  souls  of  the  faithful  departed  througn 
the  mercy  of  God  rest  in  peace. 
R.  Amen. 


Xttans  ot  tbe  38lesset>  Sacrament1 

*1""1ord,  have  mercy  on  us. 

■  Christ,  have  mercy  on  us 
Lord,  have  mercy  on  us. 
Christ,  hear  us. 
Christ,  graciously  hear  us.  _ 
God,  the  Father  of  heaven,2 
God.  the  Son,  Redeemer  of  the  world, 
God,  the  Holy  Ghost, 
Holy  Trinity,  one  God, 
Living  Bread,  that  earnest  down  from  heaven, 
Hidden  God  and  Saviour, 
Wheat  of  the  elect, 
Wine  of  which  virgins  are  the  fruit, 
Bread  of  fatness  and  royal  dainties, 
Perpetual  sacrifice, 
Clean  oblation, 
Lamb  without  spot, 
Most  pure  feast, 
Food  of  angels, 

1  For  private  devotion.  *  Have  mercy  on  us. 


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Hidden  manna,1 

Memorial  of  the  wonders  of  God, 

Supersubstantial  bread, 

Word  made  flesh,  dwelling  in  us, 

Sacred  Host, 

Chalice  of  benediction, 

Mystery  of  Faith, 

Most  high  and  adorable  Sacrament, 

Most  holy  of  all  sacrifices, 

True  propitiation  for  the  living  and  the  dead, 

Heavenly  antidote  against  the  poison  of  sin, 

Most  wonderful  of  all  miracles, 

Most  holy  commemoration  of  the  Passion  of  Christ, 

Special  memorial  of  divine  love, 

Affluence  of  divine  bounty, 

Most  august  and  holy  mystery, 

Medicine  of  immortality,  ' 

Tremendous  and  life-giving  Sacrament, 

Bread  made  flesh  by  the  omnipotence  of  the  Word, 

Unbloody  sacrifice, 

Sweetest  banquet,  at  which  angels  minister, 
Sacrament  of  piety, 
Bond  of  charity, 
Priest  and  victim, 

Spiritual  sweetness  tasted  in  its  proper  source 

Refreshment  of  holy  souls, 

Viaticum  of  such  as  die  in  the  Lord, 

Pledge  of  future  glory, 

Be  merciful,  Spare  us,  O  Lord, 

Be  merciful,  Graciously  hear  us,  O  Lord, 

From  an  unworthy  reception  of  Thy  body  and  blood,2 

From  the  lust  of  the  flesh, 

From  the  lust  of  the  eyes, 

1  Have  mercy  on  U9. 
*  O  Lord,  deliver  us. 


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From  the  pride  of  life,1 
From  every  occasion  of  sin, 

Through  the  desire  wherewith  Thou  didst  long  to  eat 
this  passover  with  Thy  disciples, 

Through  that  profound  humility  wherewith  Thou 
didst  wash  their  feet, 

Through  that  ardent  charity  whereby  Thou  didst  in- 
stitute this  divine  Sacrament, 

Through  Thy  precious  blood,  which  Thou  hast  left  us 
on  our  altars, 

Through  the  five  wounds  of  this  Thy  most  holy  body, 
which  Thou  didst  receive  for  us, 

We  sinners  beseech  Thee,  hear  us. 

That  Thou  wouldst  vouchsafe  to  preserve  and  in- 
crease our  faith,  reverence,  and  devotion  toward 
^is  admirable  Sacrament,2 

That  Thou  wouldst  vouchsafe  to  conduct  us,  through 
a  true  confession  of  our  sins,  to  a  frequent  reception 
of  the  Holy  Eucharist, 

That  Thou  wouldst  vouchsafe  to  deliver  us  from  all 
heresy,  perfidy,  and  blindness  of  heart, 

That  Thou  wouldst  vouchsafe  to  impart  to  us  the  pre- 
cious and  heavenly  fruits  of  this  Most  Holy  Sacra- 
ment, 

That  at  the  hour  of  death  Thou  wouldst  strengthen 

and  defend  us  by  this  heavenly  viaticum, 
Son  of  God, 

Lamb  of  God,  Who  takest  away  the  sins  of  the  world, 

Spare  us,  O  Lord. 
Lamb  of  God,  Who  takest  away  the  sins  of  the  world, 

Graciously  hear  us,  O  Lord. 
Lamb  of  God,  Who  takest  away  the  sins  of  the  world 

Have  mercy  on  us. 
Christ,  hear  us.    Christ,  graciously  hear  us. 

1 0  Lord,  deliver  us.  *  We  beseech  Thee,  hear  u*. 


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V.  Thou  didst  give  them  bread  from  heaven. 
R.  Containing  in  itself  all  sweetness. 

Let  us  pray 

OGod,  Who  in  this  wonderful  Sacrament  has  left  us 
a  memorial  of  Thy  passion,  grant  us  the  grace,  we 
beseech  Thee,  so  to  venerate  the  sacred  mysteries  of  Thy 
Body  and  Blood,  ttet  we  may  constantly  experience 
within  ourselves  the  blessed  fruit  of  Thy  redemption 
Who  livest  and  reignest  forever  and  ever.  Amen. 


PRAYER  FOR  THE  INCREASE  OF  DAILY  COMMUNION 

O sweetest  Jesus,  who  earnest  into  this  world  to 
give  to  all  the  life  of  thy  grace,  and  who,  to  pre- 
serve and  sustain  it,  didst  will  to  be  the  daily  remedy 
of  our  daily  infirmities,  and  our  daily  food ;  humbly 
we  pray  Thee,  by  thy  heart,  all  on  fire  with  love  of  us, 
to  pour  out  thy  Holy  Spirit  upon  all,  so  that  those 
who  are  unhappily  in  mortal  sin  may  be  converted  to 
Thee,  and  recover  the  life  or  grace  which  they  have 
lost ;  and  those  who  by  thy  gift  still  live  this  divine 
life  may  every  day,  when  they  are  able,  approach 
devoutly  to  thy  holy  table,  where,  in  daily  communion 
receiving  every  day  the  antidote  to  their  daily  venial 
sins,  and  nourishing  the  life  of  grace  in  their  hearts, 
and  purifying  more  and  more  their  souls,  they  may 
come  at  last  to  the  enjoyment  with  Thee  of  eternal 
beatitude.  Amen. 

Indulgence  of  300  days,  once  a  day.  —  Pius  X, 
June  3,  1005. 


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PRAYER  TO  OUR  LADY  OF  THE  BLESSED  SACRAMENT 

/"\  virgin  Mary,  our  Lady  of  the  Blessed  Sacrament, 
glory  of  the  Christian  people,  joy  of  the  uni- 
versal Church,  salvation  of  the  world ;  pray  for  us, 
and  awaken  in  all  the  faithful  devotion  to  the  Holy 
Eucharist  in  order  that  they  may  render  themselves 
worthy  to  receive  it  daily. 

Indulgence  of  300  days,  each  time.  —  Pius  X,  Jan. 
23,  1907. 

XttattB  of  tbe  passion1 

*T~!ord,  have  mercy  on  us. 

-■— ■  Christ,  have  mercy  on  us. 

Lord,  have  mercy  on  us. 

Christ,  hear  us.    Christ,  graciously  hear  us. 

God,  the  Father  of  heaven,2 

God,  the  Son,  Redeemer  of  the  world, 

God,  the  Holy  Ghost, 

Holy  Trinity,  one  God, 

Jesus,  the  Eternal  Wisdom, 

Jesus,  sold  for  thirty  pieces  of  silver,  ■  * 

Jesus,  prostrate  on  the  ground  in  prayer, 

Jesus,  strengthened  by  an  angel, 

Jesus,  in  Thine  agony  bathed  in  a  bloody  sweat, 

Jesus,  betrayed  by  Judas  with  a  kiss, 

Jesus,  bound  by  the  soldiers, 

Jesus,  forsaken  by  Thy  disciples, 

Jesus,  brought  before  Annas  and  Caiphas, 

Jesus,  struck  in  the  face  by  a  servant, 

Jesus,  accused  by  false  witnesses, 

Jesus,  declared  guilty  of  death, 

Jesus,  spat  upon, 

For  private  devotion.  *  Have  mercy  on  U8. 

I 

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Jesus,  blindfolded,1 
Jesus,  smitten  on  the  cheek, 
Jesus,  thrice  denied  by  Peter, 
Jesus,  delivered  up  to  Pilate, 
Jesus,  despised  and  mocked  by  Herod, 
Jesus,  clothed  in  a  white  garment, 
Jesus,  rejected  for  Barabbas, 
Jesus,  torn  with  scourges, 
Jesus,  bruised  for  our  sins, 
Jesus,  esteemed  a  leper, 
Jesus,  covered  with  a  purple  robe, 
Jesus,  crowned  with  thorns, 
Jesus,  struck  with  a  reed  upon  the  head, 
Jesus,  demanded  for  crucifixion  by  the  Jews, 
Jesus,  condemned  to  an  ignominious  death, 
Jesus,  given  up  to  the  will  of  Thine  enemies, 
Jesus,  loaded  with  the  heavy  weight  of  the  cross, 
Jesus,  led  like  a  sheep  to  the  slaughter, 
Jesus,  stripped  of  Thy  garments, 
Jesus,  fastened  with  nails  to  the  cross, 
Jesus,  reviled  by  the  malefactors, 
Jesus,  promising  paradise  to  the  penitent  thief, 
Jesus,  commending  St.  John  to  Thy  Mother  as  her 
son, 

Jesus,  declaring  Thyself  forsaken  by  Thy  Father, 
Jesus,  in  Thy  thirst  given  gall  and  vinegar  to  drink, 
Jesus,  testifying  that  all  things  written  concerning 

Thee  were  accomplished, 
Jesus,  commending  Thy  spirit  into  the  hands  of  Thy 

Father, 

Jesus,  obedient  even  to  the  death  of  the  cross, 
Jesus,  pierced  with  a  lance, 
Jesus,  made  a  propitiation  for  us, 
Jesus,  taken  down  from  the  cross, 

1  Have  mercy  on  us. 


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Jesus,  laid  in  the  sepulcher,1 

Jesus,  rising  gloriously  from  the  dead, 

Jesus,  ascending  into  heaven, 

Jesus,  our  advocate  with  the  Father, 

Jesus,  sending  down  on  Thy  disciples  the  Holy  Ghost, 

the  Paraclete, 
Jesus,  exalting  Thy  Mother  above  the  choirs  of  angels, 
Jesus,  Who  shalt  come  to  judge  the  living  and  the  dead, 
Be  merciful,  Spare  us,  O  Lord. 
Be  merciful.  Graciously  hear  us,  O  Lord. 
From  all  evil,2 
From  all  sin, 

From  anger,  hatred,  and  every  evil  will, 
From  war,  famine,  and  pestilence, 
From  all  dangers  of  mind  and  body, 
From  everlasting  death, 
Through  Thy  most  pure  conception, 
Through  Thy  miraculous  nativity, 
Through  Thy  humble  circumcision, 
Through  Thy  baptism  and  holy  fasting,   •  * 
Through  Thy  labors  and  watchings, 
Through  Thy  cruel  scourging  and  crowning, 
Through  Thy  thirst,  and  tears,  and  nakedness, 
Through  Thy  precious  death  and  cross, 
Through  Thy  glorious  resurrection  and  ascension. 
Through  Thy  sending  forth  the  Holy  Ghost,  the  Para- 
clete, 

In  the  Day  of  Judgment, 
We  sinners  beseech  Thee,  hear  us. 
That  Thou  wouldst  spare  us,3 
That  Thou  wouldst  pardon  us, 
That  Thou  wouldst  vouchsafe  to  bring  us  to  true  pen- 
ance, 

1  Have  mercy  on  us.  1  Lorpl  Jesus,  deliver  us. 

•  We  beseech  Thee,  hear  us. 


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That  Thou  wouldst  vouchsafe  mercifully  to  pour  into 

our  hearts  the  grace  of  the  Holy  Spirit,1 
That  Thou  wouldst  vouchsafe  to  defend  and  propagate 

Thy  holy  Church, 
That  Thou  wouldst  vouchsafe  to  preserve  and  increase 

all  societies  assembled  in  Thy  holy  name, 
That  Thou  wouldst  vouchsafe  to  bestow  upon  us  true 

peace, 

That  Thou  wouldst  vouchsafe  to  give  us  perseverance 
in  grace  and  in  Thy  holy  service, 

That  Thou  wouldst  vouchsafe  to  kindle  in  our  hearts 
that  divine  fire  which  consumes  the  saints  and  trans- 
forms them  into  Thee, 

That  Thou  wouldst  vouchsafe  to  unite  us  to  the  com- 
pany of  Thy  saints, 

That  Thou  wouldst  vouchsafe  graciously  to  hear  us, 

Lamb  of  God,  Who  takest  away  the  sins  of  the  world, 
Spare  us,  O  Lord. 

Lamb  of  God,  Who  takest  away  the  sins  of  the  world, 
Graciously  hear  us,  O  Lord. 

Lamb  of  God,  Who  takest  away  the  sins  of  the  world, 
Have  mercy  on  us,  O  Lord. 

Christ,  hear  us ;  Christ,  graciously  hear  us. 

V.  We  adore  Thee,  O  Christ,  and  praise  Thee : 
R.  Because  by  Thy  holy  cross  Thou  hast  redeemed 

the  world. 

Let  us  pray 

OGod,  Who  to  redeem  the  world  didst  vouchsafe  to  be 
born  amongst  men,  to  be  circumcised,  rejected  by 
the  Jews,  betrayed  by  the  traitor  Judas  with  a  kiss,  to  be 
bound  with  cords,  and  as  an  innocent  lamb  to  be  led  to  the 
slaughter ;  who  didst  suffer  Thyself  to  be  shamelessly  ex- 
posed to  the  gaze  of  Annas,  Caiphas,  Pilate,  and  Herod; 
to  be  accused  by  false  witnesses,  tormented  by  scourges 

1  We  beseech  Thee,  hear  us. 


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and'  insults,  crowned  with  thornsf  smitten  with  blow* 
defiled  with  spittings,  to  have  Thy  divine  countenance 
covered,  to  be  struck  with  a  reed,  to  be  stripped  of  Thy 
clothes,  nailed  to  and  raised  high  upon  a  cross  between 
two  thieves,  to  be  given  gall  and  vinegar  to  drink,  and  then 
pierced  with  a  lance;  do  Thou,  O  Lord,  by  these  most 
sacred  sufferings,  which  I,  unworthy  as  I  am,  yet  dare  to 
contemplate,  by  Thy  holy  cross,  and  by  Thy  bitter  death, 
free  me  from  the  pains  of  hell,  and  vouchsafe  to  bring  me 
to  Paradise,  whither  Thou  didst  lead  the  thief  who  was 
crucified  with  Thee,  my  Jesus,  who  with  the  Father  and 
the  Holy  Ghost  livest  and  reignest  God  forever  and  ever. 
Amen.   Pater,  Ave,  and  Gloria  five  times. 

Indulgence  of  300  days,  once  a  day.  —  Pius  VII,  Aug.  25, 
1820. 

XttattB  ot  tbe  dfcost  Wols  GrinttB1 

*Tp"loRD,  have  mercy. 

A — *  Lord,  have  mercy. 

Christ,  have  mercy. 

Christ,  have  mercy. 

Lord,  have  mercy. 

Lord,  have  mercy. 

Blessed  Trinity,  hear  us. 

God,  the  Father  of  heaven,2 

God,  the  Son,  Redeemer  of  the  world, 

God,  the  Holy  Ghost, 

Holy  Trinity,  one  God, 

Father,  from  Whom  are  all  things, 

Son,  through  Whom  are  all  things, 

Holy  Ghost,  in  Whom  are  all  things, 

Holy  and  undivided  Trinity, 

Father  everlasting, 

Only-begotten  Son  of  the  Father, 

Spirit,  Who  proceedest  from  the  Father  and  the  Son, 

1  For  private  devotion.   From  "  The  Golden  Manual." 
1  Have  mercy  on  us. 


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Co-eternal  Majesty  of  Three  Divine  Persons,1 

Father  the  Creator, 

Son  the  Redeemer, 

Holy  Ghost  the  Comforter, 

Holy,  holy,  holy,  Lord  God  of  hosts, 

Who  art,  Who  wast,  and  Who  art  to  come, 

God,  Most  High,  who  inhabitest  eternity, 

To  Whom  alone  are  due  all  honor  and  glory, 

Power  infinite, 

Wisdom  incomprehensible, 

Love  unspeakable, 

Be  merciful. 

Spare  us,  O  Holy  Trinity. 
Be  merciful. 

Graciously  hear  us,  O  Holy  Trinity. 

From  all  eyil,2 

From  all  sin, 

From  all  pride, 

From  all  love  of  riches, 

From  all  uncleanness,** 

From  all  sloth, 

From  all  inordinate  affection, 

From  all  envy  and  malice, 

From  all  anger  and  impatience, 

From  every  thought,  word,  and  deed,  contrary  to  thy 

holy  law, 
From  Thy  everlasting  malediction, 
Through  Thy  almighty  power, 
Through  Thy  loving-kindness, 

Through  the  inexhaustible  treasures  of  Thy  goodness 
and  love, 

Through  the  depths  of  Thy  wisdom  and  knowledge, 
Through  all  Thy  unspeakable  perfections, 
We  sinners,  Beseech  Thee,  hear  us. 

1  Have  mercy  on  us.  *  Deliver  us,  O  Holy  Trinity. 


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That  we  may  ever  serve  Thee  alone,1 

That  we  may  worship  Thee  in  spirit  and  in  truth, 

That  we  may  love  thee  with  all  our  heart,  with  all  our 

soul,  and  with  all  our  strength, 
That,  for  Thy  sake  we  may  love  our  neighbor  as  our- 
selves, 

That  we  may  faithfully  keep  Thy  holy  commandments, 
That  we  may  never  defile  our  bodies  and  our  souls 
with  sin, 

That  we  may  go  from  grace  to  grace,  and  from  virtue 
to  virtue, 

That  we  may  finally  enjoy  the  sight  of  Thee  in  glory, 

That  Thou  wouldst  vouchsafe  to  hear  us, 

O  blessed  Trinity, 

We  beseech  Thee,  deliver  us. 

O  blessed  Trinity, 

We  beseech  Thee,  save  us. 

O  blessed  Trinity, 

Have  mercy  on  us. 

Lord,  have  mercy. 

Christ,  have  mercy. 

Lord,  have  mercy. 

V.  Blessed  art  Thou,  O  Lord,  in  the  firmament  of 
heaven. 

R.  And  worthy  to  be  praised  and  magnified  for- 
ever. 

Let  us  pray 

lmighty  and  everlasting  God,  Who  hast  given  to 
Thy  servants,  in  the  confession  of  the  true  faith, 
to  bear  witness  to  the  glory  of  the  Eternal  Trinity, 
and  in  the  power  of  Majesty  to  adore  the  Unity; 
$rant,  we  beseech  Thee,  that,  by  steadfastness  in  this  I 

1  We  beseech  Thee,  hear  ua. 


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faith,  we  may  ever  be  defended  from  all  adversities. 
Through  Our  Lord  Jesus  Christ.  Amen. 

Xttang  ot  tbe  f>olg  <3bostl 

'  I  Iord,  have  mercy  on  us. 
t  *  *  Christ,  have  mercy  on  us. 
Lord,  have  mercy  on  us. 
Christ,  hear  us. 
Christ,  graciously  hear  us. 
God,  the  Father  of  heaven,  have  mercy  on  us. 
God,  the  Son,  Redeemer  of  the  world,  have  mercy  on 
us. 

God,  the  Holy  Ghost,  have  mercy  on  us. 

Holy  Trinity,  one  God,  have  mercy  on  us. 

Come,  Holy  Spirit,  send  down  from  heaven  the  rays 
of  Thy  divine  light. 

Come,  Thou  who  art  the  Father  of  the  poor,  the  author  of 
all  good  gifts,  and  the  light  of  our  hearts. 

Come,  Thou  of  all  consolers  best;  delightful  guest  and 
sweet  refreshment  of  our  souls. 

In  our  labor  thou  art  rest,  coolness  in  the  heat  of  pas- 
sion, solace  in  our  woe, 

O  blessed  Light,  come,  penetrate  the  very  center  of  the 
hearts  of  the  faithful. 

Without  Thy  grace  what  can  man  do?    How  can  he 
guiltless  be? 

Wash,  therefore,  Lord,  our  polluted  souls,  water  our 

barren  clay,  and  heal  our  wounds. 
Soften  our  stubborn  wills,  inflame  our  tepid  hearts,  and 

guide  our  wandering  steps. 
Grant  to  Thy  faithful,  who  trust  in  Thee,  the  Measure 

of  Thy  sevenfold  gift. 


1  For  private  devotion. 

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Grant  us  a  virtuous  life,  a  happy  death,  and  a  happy 
eternity. 

Send,  then,  O  God,  we  beseech  Thee,  the  Holy  Ghost 
into  our  hearts;  and  by  His  sacred  presence  and 
Almighty  power,  may  He  banish  from  thence  the 
spirit  of  the  world,  and  of  a  disorderly  life,1 

The  spirit  of  sloth,  of  self-love,  and  of  the  love  of  ease, 

The  spirit  of  hatred  and  contention, 

The  spirit  of  intemperance  and  impurity, 

The  spirit  of  pride  and  vanity, 

The  spirit  of  envy  and  contention, 

The  spirit  of  detraction,  calumny,  and  uncharitable- 
ness, 

The  spirit  of  dissembling,  flattering,  and  lying, 

The  spirit  of  revenge,  passion,  and  impatience, 

The  spirit  of  incredulity  and  profaneness, 

The  spirit  of  immoderate  solicitude  and  worldly  care, 

The  spirit  of  tepidity  and  impiety. 

The  spirit  of  prodigality  and  covetousness, 

The  spirit  of  frivolity  and  inconstancy, 

And  may  He  give  us  the  spirit  of  universal  charity, 

by  which  we  may  love  God  above  all  things,  and 

our  neighbors  as  ourselves, 
Lamb  of  God,  Who  takest  away  the  sins  of  the  world, 

Spare  us,  O  Lord. 
Lamb  of  God,  Who  takest  away  the  sins  of  the  world, 

Hear  us,  O  Lord. 
Lamb  of  God,  Who  takest  away  the  sins  of  the  world, 

Have  mercy  on  us. 

V.  Create  in  us  a  clean  heart,  O  God. 
R.  And  renew  a  right  spirit  within  us. 
V.  Send  forth  Thy  Spirit,  and  they  shall  be  cre- 
ated. 

R.  And  Thou  shalt  renew  the  face  of  the  earth. 
1  We  beseech  Thee,  hear  us. 


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Let  us  pray 

OGod,  Who  hast  taught  the  hearts  of  the  faithful  by  the 
light  of  the  Holy  Spirit ;  grant  that,  by  the  gift  of  the 
same  Spirit,  we  may  be  always  truly  wise,  and  ever  rejoice 
in  His  consolation.   Through  Christ  our  Lord.  Amen. 

INDULGENCED  PRAYER  TO  THE  HOLY  SPIRIT 

Oholy  Spirit,  divine  Spirit  of  light  and  love,  I  con- 
secrate to  Thee  my  understanding,  heart,  and  will,  my 
whole  being  for  time  and  for  eternity.  May  my  under- 
standing be  always  submissive  to  thy  heavenly  inspirations, 
and  to  the  teachings  of  the  Catholic  Church,  of  which  Thou 
art  the  infallible  Guide ;  may  my  heart  be  ever  inflamed  with 
love  of  God  and  of  my  neighbor;  may  my  will  be  ever 
conformed  to  the  divine  Will,  and  may  my  whole  life  be  a 
faithful  imitation  of  the  life  and  virtues  of  Our  Lord  and 
Saviour  Jesus  Christ,  to  Whom  with  the  Father  and 
Thee  be  honor  and  glory  forever.  Amen. 

Indulgence  of  300  days,  once  a  day. — Pius  X,  June  5, 1908. 

Xttang  ot  tbe  Xove  ot  fcofc1 

(Composed  by  His  Holiness  Pope  Pius  VI) 

*T~^ord,  have  mercy  on  us. 

«-■— *  Christ,  have  mercy  on  us. 

Lord,  have  mercy  on  us. 

Christ,  hear  us. 

Christ,  graciously  hear  us. 

God,  the  Father  of  heaven, 

God,  the  Son,  Redeemer  of  the  world, 

God,  the  Holy  Ghost, 

Holy  Trinity,  one  God, 

Thou  Who  art  Infinite  Love,2 

1  For  private  devotion.  *  I  love  Thee.  O  my  God. 

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Litanies 


Thou  Who  didst  first  love  me,1 

Thou  Who  commandest  me  to  love  Thee, 

With  all  my  heart, 

With  all  my  soul, 

With  all  my  mind, 

With  all  my  strength, 

Above  all  possessions  and  honors, 

Above  all  pleasures  and  enjoyments, 

More  than  myself,  and  everything  belonging  to  me, 

More  than  all  my  relatives  and  friends, 

More  than  all  men  and  angels, 

Above  all  created  things  in  heaven  or  on  earth, 

Only  for  Thyself, 

Because  Thou  art  the  sovereign  Good, 

Because  Thou  art  infinitely  worthy  of  being  loved, 

Because  Thou  art  infinitely  perfect, 

Even  hadst  Thou  not  promised  me  heaven, 

Even  hadst  Thou  not  menaced  me  with  hell, 

Even  shouldst  Thou  try  me  by  want  and  misfortune, 

In  wealth  and  in  poverty, 

In  prosperity  and  in  adversity, 

In  health  and  in  sickness, 

In  life  and  in  death, 

In  time  and  in  eternity, 

In  union  with  that  love  wherewith  all  the  saints  and 

all  the  angels  love  Thee  in  heaven. 
In  union  with  that  love  wherewith  the  Blessed  Virgin 

Mary  loveth  Thee, 
In  union  with  that  infinite  love  wherewith  Thou 

lovest  Thyself  eternally. 


*  I  love  Thee,  O  my  God. 


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Prayer 

y  God,  Who  dost  possess  in  incomprehensible  abun- 
dance all  that  is  perfect  and  worthy  of  love !  Anni- 
hilate in  me  all  guilty,  sensual,  and  undue  love  of  creatures, 
kindle  in  my  heart  the  pure  fire  of  Thy  love,  so  that  I  may 
love  nothing  but  Thee  or  in  Thee,  until,  being  entirely  con- 
sumed by  holy  love  of  Thee,  I  may  go  to  love  Thee  eternally 
with  the  elect  in  heaven,  the  country  of  pure  love.  Amen. 

Let  us  pray 

OGod,  who  hast  prepared  all  good  things  for  them  that 
love  Thee !  pour  into  our  hearts  such  a  desire  of  Thy 
love,  that  we,  loving  Thee  in  all  and  above  all,  may  attain 
Thy  heavenly  promises,  which  exceed  all  that  we  can  desire. 
Through  Christ  our  Lord.  Amen. 

Indulgenced  Prayer 

Olord  Almighty,  who  permittest  evil  to  draw  good 
therefrom,  hear  our  humble  prayers,  and  grant  that 
we  remain  faithful  to  Thee  unto  death.  Grant  us  also, 
through  the  intercession  of  most  holy  Mary,  the  strength 
ever  to  conform  ourselves  to  Thy  most  holy  will. 

Indulgence  of  100  days  once  a  day.  —  Phis  IX,  June  15, 
1862. 


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THE  SIGN  OF  THE  CROSS 

Make  the  Sign  of  the  Cross,  ift  saying: 

IN  the  name  of  the  Father,  and  of  the  Son,  and  ot 
the  Holy  Ghost.  Amen. 

This  sacred  sign  may  be  regarded  as  a  compendium 
of  all  the  mysteries  of  our  Faith,  as  a  homage  rendered 
to  the  three  Persons  of  the  adorable  Trinity,  as  an  act 
of  gratitude  for  all  that  the  Godhead  —  the  Father, 
the  Son,  and  the  Holy  Spirit  —  has  condescended  to 
do  in  favor  of  man. 

His  Holiness,  Pope  Pius  IX,  by  a  brief,  July  28, 
1863,  granted  to  all  the  faithful,  every  time  that,  with 
at  least  contrite  heart,  they  shall  make  the  sign  of  the 
cross,  invoking  at  the  same  time  the  blessed  Trinity 
with  the  words :  In  the  name  of  the  Father,  and  of  the 
Son,  and  of  the  Holy  Ghost,  an  indulgence  of  50  days. 

His  Holiness,  Pope  Pius  IX,  by  a  brief,  March  23, 
1876,  granted  to  all  the  faithful,  every  time  that,  with 
at  least  contrite  heart,  they  shall  make  the  sign  of  the 
cross  with  holy  water,  pronouncing  at  the  same  time 
the  above-mentioned  words :  In  the  name  of  the  Father, 
etc.,  an  indulgence  of  100  days. 

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Cije  Canticle  of  tije  Seraphim 
Or 

THE  ANGELIC  TRISAGION 

oly,  holy,  holy,  Lord  God  of  hosts  ! '  the 
earth  is  full  of  Thy  glory.  Glory  be  to 
the  Father,  glory  be  to  the  Son,  glory  be  to 
the  Holy  Ghost. 

Indulgence  of  100  days,  once  a  day;  three  times 
every  Sunday  and  during  the  octave  of  the  festival 
>i  the  Most  Holy  Trinity.  —  Clement  XIV,  June  6, 
1769. 

Eraser  for  Suntrag  to  tije  iSIesseo  Exinitu 

O blessed  Trinity,  Father,  Son,  and  Holy  Ghost, 
the  source  and  fountain  of  all  good,  I  most 
firmly  believe  in  You,  I  most  humbly  adore  You,  and 
thank  You,  with  a  grateful  heart  for  all  the  blessings 
and  benefits  I  have  received  from  Your  infinite  good- 
ness. I  most  fervently  consecrate  and  offer  to 
You  an  unreserved  sacrifice  of  my  whole  being. 
O  my  God,  Who  hast  a  right  to  every  day,  hour, 
and  moment  of  my  existence,  accept  the  thoughts, 
words,  and  actions  of* this  day,  which  I  offer  Thee  in 
testimony  of  my  sincere  desire  to  satisfy  my  obliga- 
tion of  keeping  it  holy  and  as  the  first-fruits  of  the 
week;  mercifully  assist  me  to  spend  it  in  such  a 
manner  as  may  draw  down  Thy  blessing.  Increase 
in  my  soul  the  heavenly  virtues  of  faith,  hope,  and 
charity,  which  I  received  at  Baptism,  and  teach  me 
to  make  faith  the  rule  of  my  conduct,  that  thereby 
it  may  avail  me  to  life  everlasting.  Eternal  Father, 
take  possession  of  my  memory;  efface  from  it  all 


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images  of  vanity,  and  engrave  therein  the  recollection 
of  Thy  adorable  presence.  Eternal  Son,  enlighten 
my  understanding,  and  conduct  me  in  the  path  of 
salvation  by  the  fight  of  faith.  Holy  Spirit,  sanctify 
my  will  by  the  most  ardent  love ;  render  it  submis- 
sive under  the  contradictions  of  this  life,  and  never 
permit  that  by  attachment  to  my  own  ideas  or  judg- 
ment, I  should  forfeit  the  blessings  of  peace  offered 
to  men  ,  of  good  will  and  obedient  minds.  Holy, 
adorable,  undivided  Trinity,  by  Whose  power,  mercy, 
and  providence  I  was  created,  redeemed,  regenerated, 
and  preserved  to  this  moment,  receive  the  oblation  of 
my  whole  being,  and  take  me  out  of  the  world  rather 
than  permit  me  to  efface  Your  sacred  image  in  my 
soul  by  mortal  sin.  I  adore  You,  O  Holy  Trinity,  I 
worship  You,  I  most  humbly  give  You  thanks  for 
having  revealed  to  man  this  glorious,  this  incompre- 
hensible mystery,  and  for  granting  to  those  who  per- 
severe until  death  in  the  faithful  profession  of  it,  the 
reward  of  beholding  and  enjoying  in  heaven  what  we 
now  believe  and  adore  upon  earth,  one  God  in  three 
Persons,  the  Father,  the  Son,  and  the  Holy  Ghost 
Amen. 

ASPIRATION 

lory  be  to  the  Father,  and  to  the  Son,  and  to 
the  Holy  Ghost ;  as  it  was  in  the  beginning,  is 
now,  and  ever  shall  be,  world  without  end.  Amen. 

Indulgence  of  100  days,  thrice  a  day,  for  saying  morn- 
ing, noon,  and  evening,  Gloria  Patri  thrice,  in  thanksgiving 
to  the  Most  Holy  Trinity  for  the  graces  and  privilege? 
granted  to  most  holy  Mary,  especially  in  her  glorious  As- 
sumption into  heaven.  —  Pius  VII,  July  n,  1815. 


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XCbe  ftols  ©boat 

tfemn  anfc  Sequence  of  tfje  %ols  9iyo0t 

HYMN 


Veni   Creator  Spiri- 
tus, 

Mentes  tuorum  vis- 
ita, 

Imple  superaa 

gratia 
Quae  tu  creasti 

pectora. 

Qui  diceris  Paracli- 
tus, 

Altissimi  donum  Dei, 
Fons  vivus,  ignis,  chari- 
tas, 

Et  spiritalis  unctio.  ^ 

Tu  septiformis  mu- 
nere, 

Digitus  paternae  dexterae 
Tu  .rite  promissum  Pa- 
tris, 

Sermone  ditans  guttura. . 

Accende  lumen  sensi- 
bus, 

Infunde   amorem  cordi- 
bus, 

Infirma  nostri  corpo- 
ris 

Virtute  firmans  perpeti. 


aOME,  Holy  Ghost,  Cre- 
ator, come, 
From  Thy  bright,  heav- 
enly throne ; 
Come,  take  possession  of 

our  souls, 
And  make  them  all  Thine 
own. 

Thou  Who -art  called  the 
Paraclete, 

Best  gift  of  God  above ; 

The  living  spring,  the  liv- 
ing fire, 

Sweet  unction  and  true 
love. 

Thou  Who  art  sevenfold 

in  Thy  grace, 
Finger  of  God's  right  hand, 
His    promise,  teaching 

little  ones 
To  speak  and  understand, 

Oh  !  guide  our  minds  with 
Thy  blest  light, 

With  love  our  hearts  in- 
flame ; 

And  with  Thy  strength, 

which  ne'er  decays, 
Confirm  our  mortal  frame. 


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Hostem  repellas  lon- 
gius, 

Pacemque  dones  protinus : 
.  Ductore  sic  Te  prae- 
vio, 

Vitemus  omne  noxium. 

Per  Te  sciamus  da  Pa- 
trem 

Noscamus  atque  Fi- 
lium, 

Teque  utriusque  Spiri- 
tum 

Credamus  omni  tempore. 

Deo  Patri  sit  gloria, 
Et  Filio,  qui  a  mortuis 
Surrexit,  ac  Para- 
clito, 

In  sasculorum  saecula. 

Amen. 


Far  from  us  drive  oui 

hellish  foe, 
True  peace  unto  us  bring; 
And  through  all  perils 

lead  us  safe 
Beneath  Thy  sacred  wing. 

Through  Thee  may  we  the 

Father  know, 
Through  Thee,  th'  eternal 

Son, 

And  Thee,  the  Spirit  of 

them  both  — 
Thrice-blessed  Three  in 

one. 

All  glory  to  the  Father  be, 
And  to  His  risen  Son, 
The  like  to  Thee,  great 

Paraclete. 
While  endless  ages  run. 

*  Amen. 


Veni  Sancte 
Spiritus, 
Et  emitte  cceli- 
tus 

Lucis  tuae  ra- 
dium. 

Veni  pater  paupe- 

rum, 
Veni  dator  mune- 

rum, 
Veni  lumen  cor- 

dium. 


SEQUENCE 

i  oly  Spirit !   Lord  of 
light! 

From  Thy  clear  celestial 

height, 
Thy  pure,  beaming  ra- 
diance give : 

Come,  Thou  Father  of  the 
poor.! 

Come,     with  treasures 

which  endure ! 
Come,  Thou  light  of  all 
that  live  I 


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Consolator  optime, 
Dulcis  hospes  animae, 

Dulce  refrige- 
rium. 

In  labore  re- 

quies, 
In  aestu  tempe- 

ries, 

In  fletu  solatium. 

O  lux  beatis- 

sima, 
Reple  cordis  in- 

tima 
Tuorum  fidelium. 

Sine  tuo  no- 
mine 

Nihil  est  in  no- 
mine, 

Nihil  est  innoxium. 

Lava  quod  est  sor- 

didum 
Riga  quod  est  ari- 

dum, 
Sana  quod  est  sau- 

cium. 

Flecte  quod  est  rigi- 

dum, 
Fove  quod  est  frigi- 

dum, 
Rege  quod  est  de- 

vium. 


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Thou,  of  all  consolers  best, 
Visiting     the  troubled 

breast, 
Dost  refreshing  peace  be- 
stow: 

Thou  in  toil  art  comfort 
sweet ; 

Pleasant  coolness  in  the 
heat; 

Solace  in  the  midst  of  woe. 

Light  immortal !  light  di- 
vine ! 

Visit  Thou  these  hearts  of 
Thine, 

And  our  inmost  being  fill. 

If  Thou  take  Thy  grace 
away, 

Nothing  pure  in  man  will 
stay; 

All  his  good  is  turn'd  to  ill. 

Heal  our  wounds  —  our 
strength  renew ; 

On  our  dryness  pour  Thy 
dew; 

Wash  the  stains  of  guilt 
away : 

Bend  the  stubborn  heart 

and  will ; 
Melt  the  frozen,  warm  the 

chill; 

Guide  the  steps  that  go 
astray. 


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Various  Devotions 


Da  tuis  fide- 

libus 
In  Te  confiten- 

tibus 
Sacrum  septena- 

num. 

Da  virtutis  meri- 

tum, 
Da  salutis  exi- 

tum, 
Da  perenne  gau- 

dium.  Amen. 


Thou,  on  those  who  ever- 
more 

Thee  confess  and  Thee 
adore, 

In  Thy  sevenfold  gifts 
descend. 

Give  them  comfort  when 

they  die ; 
Give  them  life  with  Thee 

on  high; 
Give   them  joys  which 

never  end.  Amen. 


Indulgence  of  100  days,  each  time  for  reciting  either 
the  hymn  or  the  sequence.  —  Pius  VI,  May  26,  1796. 


Uetaicle,  Response,  att&  ?) 

mitte  Spiritum 
tuum    et  crea- 
buntur. 

R.  Et  renovabis  faciem 
terrae. 

Oremus 

^r^EVS,  qui  corda  fide- 
A-'  hum  Sancti  Spiritus 
illustratione  docuisti,  da 
nobis  in  eodem  Spiritu 
recta  sapere,  et  de  ejus 
semper  consolatione  gau- 
dere.  Per  Christum  Do- 
minum  nostrum.  Amen. 


:  to  tije  $olg  61jcst 

end    forth  Thy 
Spirit,     and  they 
shall  be  created. 

R.  And  Thou  shalt  re- 
new the  face  of  the  earth. 

Let  us  pray 

O God,  Who  hast  taught 
the  hearts  of  the 
faithful  by  the  light  of  the 
Holy  Spirit;  grant  that, 
by  the  gift  of  the  same 
Spirit,  we  may  be  always 
truly  wise,  and  ever  re- 
joice in  His  consolation. 
Through  Christ  our  Lord 
Amen. 


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Sfobena  to  tlje  &olg  ©fast  in  preparation  for  tije 
Jfeast  of  Pentecost 

(Commencing  on  Ascension  Day) 

he  novena  of  the  Holy  Spirit  is  the  chief  of  all 
the  novenas,  because  it  was  the  first  that  was 
ever  celebrated,  and  that  by  the  holy  apostles  and 
the  most  holy  Mary  in  the  supper  room,  being  dis- 
tinguished by  so  many  remarkable  wonders  and  gifts, 
principally  by  the  gift  of  the  same  Holy  Spirit,  a 
gift  merited  for  us  by  the  Passion  of  Jesus  Christ  Him- 
self. Jesus  Himself  made  this  known  to  us  when 
He  said  to  His  disciples  that  if  He  did  not  die,  He 
could  not  send  us  the  Holy  Ghost :.  "  If  I  go  not,  the 
Paraclete  will  not  come  to  you;  but  if  I  go,  I  will 
send  Him  to  you  "  (John  xvi.  7).  We  know  well  by 
faith  that  the  Holy  Ghost  is  the  love  that  the  Father 
and  the  Eternal  Word  bear  one  to  the  other;  and 
therefore  the  gift  of  love  which  the  Lord  infuses  into 
our  souls,  and  which  is  the  greatest  of  all  gifts,  is  par- 
ticularly attributed  to  the  Holy  Ghost.  As  St.  Paul 
says,  "The  charity  of  God  is  poured  forth  in  our 
hearts  by  the  Holy  Ghost,  Who  is  given  to  us  "  (Rom. 
v.  5).  In  this  novena,  therefore,  we  must  consider, 
above  all,  the  great  value  of  divine  love,  in  order  that 
vte  may  desire  to  obtain  it,  and  endeavor,  by  devout 
exercises,  and  especially  by  prayer,  to  be  made  par- 
takers of  it,  since  God  has  promised  it  to  him  who 
asks  for  it  with  humility:  "Your  Father  from  heaven 
will  give  the  good  Spirit  to  them  that  ask  Him" 
(Luke  xi.  13). 

Pope  Leo  XIII,  May  9,  1897,  decreed  that  a  novena 
to  the  Holy  Ghost  should  be  made  every  year  in  prep- 
aration for  the  feast  of  Pentecost  and  granted  an  in- 
dulgence of  seven  years  and  seven  quarantines  for 


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each  day  of  the  novena,  and  plenary  indulgence  any 
one  day  of  the  novena  on  the  usual  conditions.  The 
same  indulgences  may  be  gained  any  day  of  the  week 
between  Pentecost  and  Trinity  Sunday. 

During  this  novena  no  particular  form  of  prayer  is  of  obligation. 
Any  prayer  to  the  Holy  Ghost  will  suffice. 

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Oholy  Spirit,  O  my  God,  I  adore  Thee,  and  ac- 
knowledge, here  in  Thy  divine  presence,  that  I 
am  nothing  and  can  do  nothing  without  Thee.  Come, 
great  Paraclete,  Thou  father  of  the  poor,  Thou  com- 
forter  the  best,  fulfil  the  promise  of  our  blessed  Sa- 
viour, Who  would  not  leave  us  orphans,  and  come  into 
the  mind  and  the  heart  of  Thy  poor,  unworthy  crea- 
ture, as  Thou  didst  descend  on  the  sacred  day  of  Pente- 
cost on  the  holy  Mother  of  Jesus  and  on  His  first 
disciples.  Grant  that  I  may  participate  in  those 
gifts  which  Thou  didst  communicate  to  them  so 
wonderfully,  and  with  so  much  mercy  and  generosity. 
Take  from  my  heart  whatever  is  not  pleasing  to  Thee, 
and  make  of  it  a  worthy  dwelling-place  for  Thyself. 
Illumine  my  mind,  that  I  may  see  and  understand  the 
things  that  are  for  my  eternal  good.  Inflame  my 
heart  with  pure  love  of  Thee,  that  it  may  be  cleansed 
from  the  dross  of  all  inordinate  attachments,  and 
that  my  whole  life  may  be  hidden  with  Jesus  in  God. 
Strengthen  my  will,  that  it  may  be  made  comform- 
able  to  Thy  divine  will,  and  be  guided  by  Thy  holy 
inspirations.  Aid  me  by  Thy  grace  to  practise  the 
divine  lessons  of  humility,  poverty,  obedience,  and 
contempt  of  the  world,  which  Jesus  taught  us  in  His 
mortal  life. 

Oh,  rend  the  heavens,  and  come  down,  consoling 
Spirit !  that  inspired  and  encouraged  by  Thee,  I  may 
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my  daily  cross  most  patiently,  and  endeavor  to  ac- 
complish the  divine  will  with  the  utmost  perfection. 
Spirit  of  love!  Spirit  of  purity!  Spirit  of  peace! 
Sanctify  my  soul  more  and  more,  and  give  me  that 
heavenly  peace  which  the  world  can  not  give.  Bless 
our  Holy  Father,  the  Pope,  bless  the  Church,  bless 
our  bishops,  our  priests,  all  Religious  Orders,  our 
relatives,  friends,  benefactors,  and  all  the  faithful, 
that  they  may  be  filled  with  the  spirit  of  Chris  'c,  and 
labor  earnestly  for  the  spread  of  His  kingdom. 

O  Holy  Spirit,  Thou  Giver  of  every  good  and  per- 
fect gift,  grant  me,  I  beseech  Thee,  the  intentions  of 
this  novena.  May  Thy  will  be  done  in  me  and 
through  me.  Mayst  Thou  be  praised  and  glorified 
for  evermore !  Amen. 

Stager  to  tlje  Jfcolg  Spirit  for  tije  Cijurcfc 

Oholy  Spirit,  Creator,  be  propitious  to  the  Catho- 
lic Church ;  and  by  thy  heavenly  power  make 
it  strong  and  secure  against  the  attacks  of  its  enemies; 
and  renew  in  charity  and  grace  the  spirit  of  thy  serv- 
ants, whom  Thou  hast  anointed,  that  they  may 
glorify  Thee  and  the  Father  and  his  only  begotten 
Son,  Jesus  Christ,  our  Lord.  Amen. 

Indulgence  of  300  days,  once  a  day.  —  Leo  XIII, 
Aug.  26,  1889. 

SHORT  INDULGENCED  PRAYER  TO  THE  HOLY  GHOST 

Holy  Spirit,  Spirit  of  truth,  come  into  our  hearts ; 
shed  the  brightness  of  Thy  light  on  all  nations,  that 
they  may  be  one  in  faith  and  pleasing  to  Thee. 

Indulgence  of  100  days,  once  a  day.  —  Leo,  XIII, 
July  31,  1897. 


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©ur  2>Mne  Xorfc 

$ragets  for  Utsits  to  fyt  BUsseo  ^acramtnt,  for  tfre 
Jftour  of  &ooratton,  for  tije  JFtrst  JFrioag  of 
tfje  fEonti},  ano  for  tfye  JFortg 
fours'  exposition 

let  of  &ooration,  Cfjanksgurinfl,  Reparation,  art 
Supplication 

In  my  moments  before  the  tabernacle  I  will  try  to 
obey  the  pious  counsels  contained  in  the  Latin  distich: 

"  Crede,  dole,  spera,  grates  age,  dilige,  adora, 
Vulnera  pande  animae,  donaque  sancta  pete." 
Believe,  and  grieve,  and  hope;  thank,  love,  adore, 
Show  your  soul's  wounds,  and  holy  gifts  implore. 

"jf>ELiEViNG  all  that  Thou,  my  God,  hast  in  I 

any  way  revealed  to  us  —  grieving  for 
all  my  sins,  offenses,  and  negligences  —  hop-  I 
ing  in  Thee,  O  Lord,  Who  wilt  never  let  me 
be   confounded  —  thanking  Thee  for  this  I 
supreme  gift,  and  for  all  the  gifts  of  Thy 
goodness  —  loving  Thee,  above  all  in  this  | 
sacrament  of  Thy  love  —  adoring  Thee  in 
this  deepest  mystery  of  Thy  condescension: 
I  lay  before  Thee  all  the  wounds  and  wants 
of  my  poor  soul,  and  ask  for  all  that  I  need 
and  desire.    But  I  need  only  Thyself,  0  Lord; 
I  desire  none  but  Thee  —  Thy  grace,  and  the 
grace  to  use  well  thy  graces,  the  possession  of 
Thee  by  grace  in  this  life,  and  the  possession 


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of  Thefe  forever  in  the  eternal  kingdom  of 
Thy  glory.  Thus,  day  by  day,  especially  dur- 
ing my  moments  before  the  tabernacle,  I  will 

Believe,  and  grieve,  and  hope;  thank,  love, 
adore, 

Show  my  soul's  wounds,  and  holy  gifts  implore. 

—  Father  Russell,  S  J. 

tSift  Uenerafcle  ^ettr  Julian  Bgnwrtt 

^I^Vere  eymard  is  sometimes  called  the  Apostle  of  the 
Holy  Eucharist,  because  he  was  in  recent  times  the 
foremost  propagator  of  devotion  to  the  Blessed  Sacrament. 
He  is  the  founder  of  the  Society  of  Priests  known  as  The 
Fathers  of  the  Blessed  Sacrament,  who  have  in  their  houses 
perpetual  exposition  and  adoration  of  the  Blessed  Sacra- 
ment. Affiliated  to  this  society  age:  The  Priests'  Eu- 
charistic  League  and  The  People's  Eucharistic  League, 
Pere  Eymard  systematized  the  devotion  to  the  Holy 
Eucharist,  and  made  popular  the  "  Hour  of  Adoration," 
to  the  practice  of  which  indulgences  are  attached.  One 
of  the  methods  for  keeping  the  Hour  of  Adoration,  recom- 
mended and  explained  by  Pere  Eymard,  in  his  beautiful 
work  "  La  Presence  Reele  "  is  that  which  corresponds  to  the 
four  ends  of  sacrifice.  The  Hour  of  Adoration  is  divided 
into  four  parts.  During  each  quarter  of  an  hour  we  are 
to  honor  Our  Lord  by  one  of  the  four  ends  of  sacrifice,  i.e., 
by  Adoration,  Thanksgiving,  Reparation,  and  Supplication. 
Pere  Eymard  was  born  at  La  Mure  d'Isere,  France,  on 
February  4,  181 1,  and  died  in  the  odor  of  sanctity,  worn 
aut  with  his  zealous  labors,  in  1868. 

&t.  J|asrijal  Baglon,  patron  &amt  of  liuefjartsttc 
SZSorfcs 

T.  paschal  baylon,  whom  Pope  Leo  XIII  proclaimed 
in  1897  the  patron  of  Eucharistic  Congresses,  was  born 
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little  village  of  the  old  kingdom  of  Aragon,  Spain.  He  was 
a  simple  lay  brother  of  the  Franciscan  Order,  distinguished 
by  an  extraordinary  devotion  to  the  sacred  and  living 
Mystery  of  the  Altar. 

While  still  in  the  world,  he  never,  suffered  a  day  to  pass 
without  visiting,  when  possible,  Jesus  in  the  tabernacle, 
and  later  as  a  Religious,  he  was  accustomed  to  spend  hours 
at  the  foot  of  the  altar,  where  he  was  often  raised  from  the 
ground  in  the  feryor  of  his  prayer. 

On  Whitsunday,  1592,  our  saint,  with  a  peaceful  smile 
upon  his  countenance,  was  called  to  his  heavenly  reward. 
On  the  occasion  of  his  funeral,  and  after  his  interment, 
many  miracles  occurred  which  attested  his  uncommon 
devotion  to  the  Blessed  Sacrament. 

Ql fofttfl  of  rfje  Jgols  Sour 

/T\y  most  sweet  Jesus,  I  desire  during  this  hour  to 
\W%  "  watch"  with  Thee,  and  by  the  love  of  my  poor 
heart  to  console  Thee  for  the  bitter  sorrow  which  over- 
whelmed Thee  in  the  Garden  of  Gethsemane.  I  desire  to 
forget  myself  and  all  that  concerns  me  excepting  my  sins, 
the  foresight  of  which  caused  Thee  so  much  suffering  in 
Thine  Agony,  and  as  I  was  a  cause  of  sorrow  to  Thee  then, 
so  now  I  desire  to  be  to  Thee  a  consolation  ...  I  offer 
Thee,  moreover,  this  hour  of  prayer  and  reparation  for  the 
triumph  of  the  Church,  for  the  conversion  of  souls  and  of 
nations,  and  for  every  other  intention  for  which  Thou  didst 

Cray,  sweat  blood,  endure  Thy  agony.,  and  accept  Thy 
itter  Passion  and  Death.  Angel  of  the  Agony,  help  me 
so  to  pass  this  Holy  Hour  that  I  may  console  the  Heart  of 
my  Jesus  and  promote  His  interests  throughout  the  world. 

—  From  "  The  Voice  of  the  Sacred  Heart." 

Soft's  fLcfoe  for  80 

^T*here  is  no  aspect  of  God's  love  for  us  which  ought  to 
V*J  affect  our  hearts  more  tenderly  than  the  mere  fact  of 
His  wishing  to  be  loved  by  us ;  and  there  is  no  manifesta- 
tion of  that  tenderness  of  the  Sacred  Heart  more  touching 


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than  the  yearning  to  be  remembered,  expressed  at  many 
times  and  in  many  ways,  but  especially  in  the  eucharistic 
Do  this  in  commemoration  of  Me,  which  becomes  at  the 
altar  even  more  simple  and  affecting,  In  Met  memoriam 
facietis  —  "In  memory  of  Me.M  When  such  infinite  and 
utterly  incomprehensible  love  as  this  has  Omnipotence  fee 
the  instrument  of  its  behests,  how  can  any  poor  little  crea- 
ture of  God  —  whose  sole  dignity  is  that  he  has  a  heart  to 
love  Him  —  how  can  he  presume  for  one  moment  to  discuss 
tlK  limits  of  the  possibilities  of  the  divine  condescension  ? 

—  Father  Russell,  S.J. 

JForget  jPfte  Noi 

Borget  Me  not !  upon  the  silent  Altar  I 
They  pass  Me  by  and  leave  Me  all  alone ; 
They've  love  enough  for  all,  for  every  other, 
For  Me,  their  God  —  their  hearts  are  cold  as  stone. 

Forget  Me  not !  for  oh !  Fm  ever  waiting 
For  friends  who  will  My  bitter  wrongs  atone: 

Forget  Me  not !  for  I  am  ever  craving 

Devoted  hearts  who'll  make  My  woes  their  own. 

frorget  Me  not  when  desolation  tempts  thee 
To  plunge  into  the  world's  tempestuous  sea ; 

Remember  how  the  sin-laden  and  weary 
My  heart  invited,  saying :  "Come  to  Me." 

Forget  not,  lest  one  day  I  thus  reproach  thee: 
"  When  I  came  in  thou  gavest  Me  no  kiss*1 

And  oh  !  no  thought  in  bitterness  can  equal 
The  self-reproachful  agony  of  this. 

Forget  not  in  the  weariness  of  sorrow, 

There  is  a  Home  for  Thee  —  thy  Saviour's  breast; 
Be  comforted  —  the  day  is  ever  nearing 

When  there  thouttt  find  thy  long  —  thy  endless  rest 
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ft  iPtagn  for  a  TB'v&it  to  tije  Vksztit  £actamntt 

{Including  all  the  Acts  Recommended) 

/TVY  Lord  and  my  God,  I  firmly  believe  that  Thou  art 
%jL£>  really  present  in  the  Most  Holy  Sacrament  of  the 
Altar.  I  adore  Thee  beneath  the  eucharistic  veil  which 
Thou  hast  mercifully  chosen  in  order  to  approach  us. 
Permit  me,  O  dearest  Jesus,  to  render  Thee  my  homage 
together  with  the  angels  who  surround  Thy  altar-throne. 
I  believe  that  Thou  dwellest  on  our  altars,  not  only  to  re- 
ceive our  humble  adoration,  but  also  to  be  the  food  of  our 
souls,  our  sacrifice,  our  light  in  darkness,  our  counsel  in 
doubt,  our  consolation  in  affliction,  our  strength  in  tempta- 
tion, our  friend  in  every  need,  our  teacher  in  the  school  of 
perfection,  our  model  in  the  way  of  sanctity  and  salvation. 

I  am,  indeed,  a  poor  sinner,  but  I  hope  in  that  boundless 
mercy  which  detains  Thee  a  prisoner  of  love  in  the  taber- 
nacle. I  come  to  Thee  with  a  contrite  heart,  and  I  beg  Thy 
pardon  and  mercy.  Thou  art  truly  called  the  "  Lover  of 
souls,"  for  Thou  hast  sacrificed  Thy  life  for  our  salvation; 
Thou  hast  said  :  "  My  delights  are  to  be  with  the  children 
of  men " ;  and  Thy  death-bed  gift  to  us  was  the  Holy 
Eucharist.  I  behold  the  tabernacle  surmounted  by  a  cross, 
and  this  reminds  me,  dear  Lord  and  Saviour,  that  the 
Blessed  Sacrament  is  a  memorial  of  Thy  Passion  and  Death. 
I  love  that  infinite  goodness  which  induced  Thee  to  institute 
this  Holy  Sacrament  of  the  Altar,  the  grandest  memorial  of 
all  Thy  works,  wherein  Thou  dost  communicate  Thyself  so 
wonderfully  to  Thy  creatures.  I  thonk  Thee  for  this  sub- 
lime proof  of  Thy  love,  and  ardently  wish  that  I  could 
worthily  acknowledge  all  the  blessings  that  I  have  ever  re- 
ceived from  this  fountain  of  grace  and  mercy.  I  sincerely 
regret  that  this  precious  pledge  of  Thy  love  is  received  by 
so  many  Christians  with  coldness  and  indifference.  I  wish 
to  make  amends  for  my  own  ingratitude,  and  heartfelt 
atonement  for  all  those  sinful  acts  of  my  life,  by  wbicfc  I 
have  wounded  Thy  sacred  Heart.  *I  offer  Thee  my  pro- 
found adoration,  my  sorrow,  and  my  love,  to  appease  and  to 


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rejoice,  as  much  as  I  can,  Thy  sacred  Heart  in  this  sacra- 
ment of  love  and  to  make  reparation  for  all  the  acts  of 
irreverence  and  profanation,  which  have  been  committed 
against  Thee.  I  love  Thee  with  my  whole  soul ;  I  acknowl- 
edge Thee  .as  my  only  Master;  I  offer  Thee  all  that  I  have, 
and  all  that  I  am.  Jesus  !  I  give  Thee  my  heart  with  all 
its  affections ;  I  give  Thee  my  soul  with  all  its  powers ; 

I  give  Thee  my  body  with  all  its  senses.  Jesus !  I  con- 
secrate myself  entirely  to  Thee ;  I  wish  to  live  and  labor 
and  suffer  for  the  love  of  Thee.  I  abandon  myself  to  Thee. 
Give  me  but  Thy  love  and  Thy  grace;  I  will  ask  for  nothing 
more.  Thy  kingdom  come,  Thy  will  be  done !  I  desire  to 
adore  and  love  Thee  now,  not  only  to  supply  the  defect  of 
those  Catholics  who  do  not  adore  and  love  Thee,  but  also 
for  the  conversion  of  heretics,  schismatics,  atheists,  blas- 
phemers, Jews,  and  idolaters.  O  silent  dweller  in  the  taber- 
nacle,  Thou  art,  indeed,  a  hidden  God !  here  Thou  art  still 
the  victim  of  the  cross  !  As  I  gaze  upon  the  sacred  Host, 
T  recall  that  pathetic  word  of  Thine,  O  Lord,  at  the  Last 
Supper  :  "  Do  this  in  commemoration  of  Me  "  —  "  Remem- 
ber Me  ! "  Yes,  the  Blessed  Sacrament  is  a  memorial  ol 
the  "  Man  of  Sorrows"  a  memorial  of  the  greatest  pain  a 
creature  on  earth  ever  endured,  a  memorial  of  the  most 
tender,  most  constant,  most  unselfish,  and  most  heroic  love 
the  world  shall  ever  know  —  the  last  sweet  gift  of  a  heart 
that  fears  to  be  forgotten.  Oh,  yes  !  Lord,T  shall  remem- 
ber Thee.  How  could  I  forget  Thy  love,  dearest  Jesus  1 
Mayest  Thou  be  known,  adored,  and  loved  by  all,  and  may 
thanks  and  praise  for  evermore  be  given  to  Thee  in  the  most 
holy  and  most  adorable  sacrament.  Amen. 

Eraser  of  Sbt.  ftlpijonstts  Htguori  for  a  Utstt  to  tfjt 
ISirsseo  &arramntt 

^ord  Jesus  Christ,  Who,  through  the  love  which  Thoi. 

I I  A  bearest  to  men,  dost  remain^  with  them  day  and 
night  in  this  Sacrament,  full  of  mercy  and  of  love,  expecting, 
inviting,  and  receiving  all  who  come  to  visit  Thee,  I  believe 
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the  abyss  of  my  nothingness  -  T  adore  Thee,  and  T  thank 
Thee  for  all  the  favors  which  Thou  hast  bestowed  upon  me, 
particularly  for  having  given  me  Thyself  in  this  sacrament, 
for  having  given  me  for  my  advocate  Thy  most  holy 
Mother,  Mary,  and  for  having  called  me  to  visit  Thee  in 
this  church. 

I  this  day  salute  Thy  most  loving  Heart,  and  I  wish  to 
salute  it  for  three  ends  :  first  in  thanksgiving  for  this  great 
gift ;  secondly,  in  compensation  for  all  the  injuries  Thou 
hast  received  from  Thy  enemies  in  this  sacrament ;  thirdly, 
to  adore  Thee  in  all  places  in  which  Thou  art  least  honored 
and  most  abandoned  in  the  Holy  Sacrament.  My  Jesus, 
I  love  Thee  with  my  whole  heart.  I  am  sorry  for  having 
hitherto  offended  Thy  infinite  goodness.  1  purpose,  with 
the  assistance  of  Thy  grace,  never  more  to  offend  Thee ; 
and,  at  this  moment,  miserable  as  I  am,  I  consecrate  my 
whole  being  to  Thee.  I  give  Thee  my  entire  will,  all  my 
affections  and  desires  and  all  that  I  have.  From  this  day 
forward,  do  what  Thou  wilt  with  me,  and  with  wha'tever 
belongs  to  me.  I  ask  and  desire  only  Thy  holy  love,  the 
gift  of  final  oerseverance,  and  the  perfect  accomplishment 
of  Thy  will.  I  recommend  to  Thee  the  souls  in  purgatory, 
particularly  those  who  were  most  devoted  to  the  Blessed 
Sacrament  and  to  most  holy  Mary ;  and  I  also  recommend 
to  Thee  all  poor  sinners.  Finally,  my  dear  Saviour,  I  unite 
all  my  affections  with  the  affections  of  Thy  most  loving 
Heart;  and,  thus  united,  I  offer  them  to  Thy  eternal 
Father,  and  I  entreat  Him,  in  Thy  name,  and  for  Thy  sake, 
to  accept  them. 

Indulgence  of  300  days  when  said  before  the  Blessed 
Sacrament.  —  Pius  IX,  Sept.  7,  1854. 

EJACULATIONS 

Qay  the  Heart  of  Jesus  in  the  Most  Blessed  Sacra' 
ment  be  praised,  adored,  and  loved  with  grateful 
affection,  at  every  moment,  in  all  the  tabernacles  of  the 
world,  even  to  the  end  of  time.  Amen. 

Indulgence  of  100  days.  —  Pius  IX,  Feb.  29,  186$. 


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O  Sacrament  most  holy!    O  Sacrament  divine! 

All  praise  and  all  thanksgiving  be  every  moment  Thine! 

Indulgence,  100  days,  each  day. — Pius  VII,  Dec.  7, 1819. 

&  Prager  for  tfje  Jfcolg  f$our  or  for  aitg  Vinit  to 
tfje  ttlesseo  Sacrament 

O  Jesus,  in  the  Blessed  Sacrament,  have  mercy  on  us. 
Prayer 

O Jesus,  humbly  kneeffng  in  Thy  presence  and  united  with 
all  the  faithful  on  earth  and  all  the  saints  in  heaven,  I 
adore  Thee,  true  God  and  true  man,  here  present  in  the 
Holy  Eucharist.  Grateful  even  to  the  very  depths  of  my  soul,  I 
love  Thee  with  my  whole  heart,  O  Jesus,  Who  art  infinitely 
perfect  and  infinitely  amiable.  Enrich  me  with  Thy  grace,  so 
that  I  shall  never  in  any  way  offend  Thee;  and  thus  strengthened 
here  on  earth  by  Thy  Eucharistic  presence  may  I  merit  to  enjoy 
with  Mary  Thy  eternal  and  blessed  presence  in  heaven.  Amen. 

Indulgence  of  100  days  each  time,  and  one  of  300  days  on  any 
day  of  the  year  to  those  who  devoutly  recite  this  prayer  before 
the  Blessed  Sacrament. — Acta  Apostolicct  Sedis,  April  1909.  Vide 
"The  Ecclesiastical  Review  Year  Book,"  191 1  p.  134- 

fUtattg  of  Blessetr  Strife  tttlltart* 

(Foundress  of  the  Congregation,  Sisters  of  Notre  Dame) 
*1 — '  ord,  have  mercy  on  us. 
,  I  A  Christ,  have  mercy  on  us. 
Lord,  have  mercy  on  us. 
Christ,  hear  us. 

Christ,  graciously  hear  us.  * 

God,  the  Father  of  Heaven,  have  mercy  on  us. 

God,  the  Son,  Redeemer  of  the  world,  have  mercy  on  us. 

God,  the  Holy  Ghost,  have  mercy  on  us. 

Holy  Trinity,  one  God,  have  mercy  on  us. 

Holy  Mary,  Mother  of  God.1 

Saint  Joseph.1 

Blessed  Julia. 

Blessed  Julia,  faithful  disciple  of  the  Heart  of  Jesus.1 
Blessed  Julia,  miraculously  cured  by  the  Heart  of  Jesus.1 
Blessed  Julia,  devoted  to  the  glory  of  the  Heart  of  Jesus.1 
Blessed  Julia,  lover  of  the  Heart  of  Jesus. 1 
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Blessed  Julia,  whose  habitual  dwelling  was  the  Heart  of 

Jesus,  pray  for  us. 
Blessed  Julia,  whose  Institute  had  its  birth  in  the  Heart 

of  Jesus,  pray  for  us. 
V.  Blessed  Julia,  powerful  over  the  Heart  of  Jesus, 
R.  Intercede  for  us  that  this  Divine  Heart  may  grant 
our  request. 

Lei  us  Pray 

OGod,  Who  didst  give  to  Blessed  Julia  constant  courage  to 
overcome  all  the  obstacles  she  encountered  in  the  execution 
of  Thy  holy  will,  may  it  please  Thee  to  grant  that  all  who, 
with  confidence,  claim  her  protection  with  Thee,  may  feel  the 
effects  of  her  intercession,  and  obtain  their  just  requests  from 
Thy  infinite  bounty,  Who  livest  and  reignest,  etc.  Amen. 
Approved,  f  P.  W.  Riordan,  D.D.,  Archbishop  of  San  Francisco. 

To  the  Sacred  Heart 
*  w^*  kart  of  Jesus,  I  ask  for  a  heart  captivated  by  Thee,  which 
|)  no  sight  or  sound  can  distract  from  Thee;  a  strong  faith- 
rMmm  v»  ful  heart,  ever  ready  to  renew  the  battle  after  each  defeat; 
a  free  heart  never  seduced,  never  enslaved;  an  upright  heart 
never  found  in  devious  ways;  a  heart  ready  to  make  every 
sacrifice  for  Thee.  Amen. 

PRAYER  TO  BLESSED  JULIA 

OGoo,  Who  didst  will  that' the  unconquered  love  of  Thy  holy 
Cross  should  inspire  Blessed  Julia  to  enrich  Thy  Church 
with  a  new  family  for  the  education  of  the  daughters  of 
the  poor:  grant,  through  her  intercession,  that  steadfast  endurance 
of  suffering  may  obtain  for  us  everlasting  joy.    Who  livest 
and  reignest  one  God,  etc. 

ANOTHER  PRAYER  TO  BLESSED  JULIA 

O wonderful  model  of  holiness,  Blessed  Julia,  with  humility 
and  confidence  we  come  to  beg  thy  powerful  intercession 
and  thy  continual  protection,  inflame  our  hearts  with  one 
spark  of  that  divine  fire  which  entirely  consumed  thee  with  love 
of  God  and  zeal  for  the  salvation  of  souls:  deign  in  thy  good- 
ness to  cast  on  us  a  look  of  pity,  and  obtain  for  us  that,  despising 
earthly  things,  we  may  set  our  affections  and  desires  only  on 
eternal  goods.  Obtain  for  us  also  the  forgiveness  of  our  sins, 
that  with  pure  hearts  we  may  repeat  those  words  so  continually 
on  thy  lips:  "How  good  is  the  good  God!"  Obtain  for  us  also 
patience  (in  our  trials,  constancy  in  our  good  resolutions,  ana 
perseverance  in  grace,  so  that  we  may  pass  our  lives  in  perfect 
conformity  with  the  divine  will,  and  that,  overcoming  the  wiles 
of  the  devil,  the  attractions  of  the  world,  and  our  evil  inclinations, 
we  may  merit  to  enjoy  eternal  glory  with  thee  in  heaven.  Amen. 


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^rager  to  &ie*srt  UHatoUme  £ortu  Batat 

(Foundress  of  the  Society  of  the  Sacred  Heart  of  Jesus) 

Blessed  Madeleine  Sophie,  wonderfully  chosen  by  God 
to  make  the  divine  Heart  of  Jesus  known  and  loved, 
and  ever  faithful  toxthat  apostolate,  accept  this  day  our 
confidence  and  prayers  in  proof  of  our  allegiance.  Look 
upon  us  kindly  and*  come  to  our  assistance  by  thy  inter- 
cession before  the  throne  of  the  Most  High.  Guide  us  in 
the  path  of  meekness  and  humility  :  set  our  hearts  on  fire 
with  that  zeal  with  which  thine  own  was  devoured :  pro- 
tect us,  that  we  may  deserve  to  see  our  names  written  in 
that  most  sacred  Heart,  and  to  make  in  it  alone  our  home 
or  time  and  for  eternity.  .  Amen. 

PRAYER  IN  HONOR  OF  BLESSED  MADELEINE  SOPHIE 

From  the  Roman  Missal 

*  |  Jord  Jesus  Christ,  Who  didst  wonderfully  grace  Blessed 
m  I  i  Madeleine  Sophie  with  humility  and  love  after  the 
model  of  Thy  sacred  Heart,  and  didst  will  that  a  new  com- 
pany of  virgins  should  flower  forth  through  her :  make  us 
cling  ever  to  Thy  most  sacred  Heart,  and  by  our  imitation 
of  the  same  find  our  joy  in  becoming  Thy  companions : 
Who  livest  and  reignest  one  God,  forever  and  ever.  Amen. 

Jlettttatts  of  5&t,  Etogustfae  ? 

•  |  'ord  Jesus,  let  me  know  myself,  let  me  know  Thee, 

jJ-J  And  desire  nothing  else  but  Thee. 

Let  me  hate  myself  and  love  Thee, 

And  do  all  things  for  the  sake  of  Thee. 

Let  jne  humble  myself  and  exalt  Thee, 

And  think  of  nothing  else  but  Thee. 

Let  me  die  to  myself  and  live  in  Thee, 

And  take  whatever  happens  as  coming  from  Thee. 

Let  me  forsake  myself  and  walk  after  Thee. 


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And  ever  desire  to  follow  Thee. 

Let  me  flee  from  myself,  and  turn  to  Thee, 

That  so  I  may  merit  to  be  defended  by  Thee. 

T^t  me  fear  for  myself,  let  me  fear  Thee, 

And  be  amongst  those  who  are  chosen  by  Thee. 

Let  me  distrust  myself,  and  trust  in  Thee, 

And  ever  obey  for  the  love  of  Thee. 

Let  me  cleave  to  nothing  but  only  to  Thee, 

And  ever  be  poor  for  the  sake  of  Theje. 

Look  upon  me,  that  I  may  love  Thee. 

Call  me,  that  I  may  see  Thee 

And  forever  possess  Thee.  Amen. 

Indulgence  of  50  days,  once  a  day.  —  Leo  XIII,  Sept 
25,  1883. 


ANOTHER  VERSION  OF  ST.  AUGUSTINE'S  PETITIONS 

fLort)  Jesus,  make  me  fcnoto  Cijee 1 

1""*  ord  Jesus,  make  me  know  Thee 
JLA    Make  me  myself  to  know ! 
Be  Thou  my  only  longing. 

Thou  only  here  below. 
May  I,  my  vile  self  hating, 

Love  Thee,  do  all  for  Thee  ! 
May  I  be  duly  humbled, 

And  Thou  exalted  be  ! 
1    I'll  think  of  naught  beside  Thee; 

Die  to  myself,  and  live 
For  Thee,  dear  Lord  !  accepting 

Whatever  Thou  mayst  give. 
Myself  I'll  spurn  and  trample, 

And  follow  close  to  Thee  — 
To  follow  Thee,  to  reach  Thee, 

My  sole  desire  shall  be. 
Flying  from  self,  oh  !  let  me 

1  The  Petitions  of  St.  A  ugustint.  Translated  by  the  Rev.  Mat- 
thew Russell,  S.J.,  in  the  "  Sentinel  of  the  Btosad  Sacrament" 


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Fly  far  and  fast  to  Thee, 
That  by  Thine  arm  defended 

I  may  deserve  to  be ! 
Fearful  of  mine  own  weakness, 

Thee  let  me  fear,  that  I 
May  cease  to  fear  forever 
*  Mid  Thy  elect  on  high. 
Distrusting  self  and  placing 

All  trust,  dear  Lord  !  in  Thee  — 
For  sake  of  Thee  obedient, 

Caring  for  naught  but  Thee, 
Poor  for  Thy  sake,  0  Jesus ! 

Look  on  me,  that  I  may 
Love  Thee,  dear  Lord,  and  serve  Thee 

More  perfectly  each  day. 
Call  me  and  make  me  hear  Thee ! 

Oh  !  call  me  to  Thy  breast, 
To  see  Thee,  and  enjoy  Thee, 

And  be  forever  blest ! 


Eurijartstie  $gmn  of  &t.  Cijomas  "Equina* 

(Adoro  Te  Devote) 

idden  God,  devoutly  I  adore  Thee, 
Truly  present  underneath  these  veils : 
All  my  heart  subdues  itself  before  Thee, 
Since  it  all  before  Thee  faints  and  fails. 

Not  to  sight,  or  taste,  or  touch  be  credit ; 

Hearing  only  do  we  trust  secure ; 
I  believe,  for  God  the  Son  hath  said  it  — 

Word  of  Truth  that  ever  shall  endure. 

On  the  cross  was  veiled  Thy  Godhead's  splendur, 
Here  Thy  manhood  lieth  hidden  too ; 

Unto  both  alike  my  faith  I  render, 
And  as  sued  the  contrite  thief,  I  sua. 


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Though  I  look  not  on  Thy  wounds  with  Thomas, 
Thee,  my  Lord,  and  Thee,  my  God  I  call : 

Make  me  more  and  more  believe  Thy  promise, 
Hope  in  Thee,  and  love  Thee  over  all. 

i 

O  memorial  of  my  Saviour  dying, 

Living  Bread  that  givest  life  to  man ; 
May  my  soul,  its  life  from  Thee  supplying, 

Taste  Thy  sweetness,  as  on  earth  it  can. 

Deign,  O  Jesus,  Pelican  of  heaven. 

Me,  a  sinner,  in  Thy  blood  to  lave, 
To  a  single  drop  of  which  is  given 

All  the  world  from  all  its  sin  to  save. 

Contemplating,  Lord,  Thy  hidden  presence, 
Grant  me  what  I  thirst  for  and  implore, 

In  the  revelation  of  Thine  essence 
To  behold  Thy  glory  evermore. 

(Judge  O'Hagan's  translation.  Vide  Father  Russell's 
*  Communion  Day.") 


Qtty  Crofon  or  Cfjaplet  of  tije  Bleggeti  Sacrament 

V.  Deus,  in  adjutorium  V.  O  God,  come  to  my 

meum  intende.  assistance. 

R.  Domine,  ad  adjuvan-  R.  O  Lord,  make  haste 

dum  me  festina.  to  help  me. 

Our  Father,  Glory  be  to  the  Father. 

The  chaplet  consists  of  thirty-three  aspirations,  which 
may  be  used  during  the  hour  of  adoration  before  the  Blessed 
Sacrament.  After  each  aspiration  may  be  added  an  Our 
Father,  and  at  the  end  of  each  decade  a  Glory  be  to  the 
Father. 


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Cfte  JFirst  Becaie 

ACTS  OF  FAITH,  HOPE,  AND  CHARITY 

Faith:  I. 

I believe,  O  my  Jesus,  Thy  divine  Word,  that  under 
this  appearance  of  bread,  Thou  Thyself  art  here 
present  as  Thou  art  in  heaven. 
Our  Father. 

II.  I  believe  that  Thou  art  the  divine  Son,  eternally 
equal  to  the  Father;  that  by  the  operation  of  the 
Holy  Ghost  Thou  didst  take  human  flesh  of  the  Blessed 
Virgin. 

Our  Father. 

III.  I  believe  that  Thou  art  the  same  Jesus,  who  wast 
born  of  Mary,  ever  virgin,  adored  an  Infant  by  Thy  angels, 
by  the  shepherds,  and  the  magi. 

Our  Father. 

IV.  I  believe,  O  my  Redeemer,  here  present  in  the  sacra- 
ment, that  Thou  art  the  same  Jesus  of  Nazareth  Who  didst 
heal  the  sick,  and  didst  raise  the  dead,  Who  for  us  didst 
suffer  and  die  upon  the  cross. 

Our  Father. 

V.  I  believe,  finally,  that  Thou  Thyself,  now  sitting 
glorious  at  the  right  hand  of  Thy  Father  in  heaven,  and 
"there  interceding  for  me,  yet  art  verily  present  in  this 
sacrament,  my  nourishment  on  earth. 

Our  Father. 

Hope:  VI.  O  most  loving  Jesus,  Who  in  this  sacrament 
hast  left  me  a  pledge  of  future  glory,  I  hope  through  the 
merits  of  Thy  Death  and  Passion  to  behold  Thee  face  to 
face  in  heaven. 

Our  Father. 

VII.  O  Jesus,  cause  of  our  glorious  resurrection,  I  hope, 
through  the  virtue  of  this  divine  food,  wherewith  Thou 
nourishest  me,  to  rise  glorious  into  life  eternal. 

Our  Father. 

Love:  VIII.  I  love  Thee,  O  Jesus,  Who  art  perfect 
charity ;  Who,  in  Thy  essence,  art  true  God  and  true  man  : 


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in  Whom  are  contained  the  treasures  of  the  divinity,  and 
all  the  fulness  of  grace,  which  descends  to  us  upon  this 
earth. 

Our  Father. 

DC.  I  love  Thee,  dear  Jesus,  Who,  for  love  of  me,  hast 
made  Thyself  like  unto  me ;  kindle  within  me  the  flame  of 
sacred  love  which  Thou  didst  bring  from  heaven,  that, 
loving  Thee,  I  may  grow  into  Thy  likeness. 

Our  Father. 

X.  I  love  Thee,  O  divine  Jesus,  my  Lord  and  Master, 
because  Thou  hast  redeemed  and  freed  me,  poor  slave  of 
sin,  with  Thy  all-precious  blood.  Oh,  of  Thy  sweet  mercy, 
grant  that  I  may  enjoy  the  full  fruit  of  Thy  redemption 

Our  Father. 


tErje  &ctontt  BecaHe 

ACTS  OP  ADORATION 

I. 

I\dore  Thee,  O  living  Bread,  descended  from  heaven 
for  my  spiritual  food ;  give  me  grace  worthily  to  re 
ceive  Thee  in  life  and  in  death. 
Our  Father. 

II.  I  adore  Thee,  divine  food  of  the  strong;  strengthen- 
my  weakness,  that  I  may  ever  be  constant  and  faithful  to 
Thy  love. 

Our  Father. 

III.  I  adore  Thee,  O  my  Jesus,  hidden  beneath  the  sac- 
ramental veil ;  let  my  life  be  hidden,  through  Thee,  in  God  • 

Our  Father. 

IV.  I  adore  Thee,  great  God,  Who  art  the  only  way; 
make  me  ever  to  walk  in  the  path  of  Thy  precepts,  and  after 
Thy  shining  example,  that  so  I  may  arrive  at  eternal  sal- 
vation. 

Our  Father. 

V.  I  adore  Thee,  O  Jesus,  true  and  spiritual  life  of  all 
who  love  Thee ;  give  me  grace  to  die  to  myself,  and  to  live  to 
Thee  alone.  Who  didst  die  for  the  love  of  me. 


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Our  Father. 

VI.  I  adore  Thee,  my  dear  Redeemer,  Truth  ineffable, 
enliven,  I  beseech  Thee,  and  increase  my  faith,  that  it  may 
be  fruitful  in  good  works. 

Our  Father. 

VII.  I  adore  Thee,  O  Jesus,  divine  Light  of  the  world ; 
illuminate  my  mind,  that,  knowing,  I  may  love  Thee,  and 
may  come  to  enjoy  Thee  eternally  in  heaven. 

Our  Father. 

VIII.  I  adore  Thee,  divine  and  loving  Shepherd ;  draw 
to  Thyself  this  wounded  sheep,  that  it  may  never  more 
leave  Thy  fold,  to  fall  into  the  hands  of  the  infernal  wolf. 

Our  Father. 

IX.  I  adore  Thee,  divine  Lamb,  Who,  for  the  sins  of 
the  world,  didst  give  Thyself  to  be  slain ;  grant  that  I  may 
bear  all  my  sufferings  patiently  for  Thy  sake,  in  satisfac- 
tion for  my  sins. 

Our  Father. 

X.  I  adore  Thee,  O  Jesus,  King  of  glory,  Judge  of  the 
living  and  the  dead ;  make  me  on  earth  so  to  fear  Thy 
justice,  that  in  heaven  I  may  eternally  sing  Thy  mercy. 

Our  Father. 


Efje  CfjtrtJ  Becatie 

ACTS  OF  THANKSGIVING 

I. 

I thank  Thee,  O  divine  Redeemer,  that,  not  content 
with  having  for  our  sakes  come  upon  the  earth,  Thou 
hast  instituted  this  adorable  sacrament,  that  therein  Thou 
mightest  remain  with  us  unto  the  consummation  of  the 
world. 

Our  Father. 

II.  I  thank  Thee,  O  glorious  Jesus,  that  Thou  dost  veil, 
beneath  the  eucharistic  species,  Thy  infinite  majesty  and 
beauty,  which  Thy  angels  delight  to  behold,  that  so  I  mighf 
have  courage  to  approach  the  throne  of  Thy  mercy. 

Our  Father. 

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made  Thyself  my  food,  Thou  descendest  upon  this  tongue, 
which  so  often  has  offended  Thee,  and  dost  enter  within 
this  body,  which  alas  t  has  too  often  deserved  to  be  visited 
with  Thy  anger. 
Our  Father. 

IV.  I  thank  Thee,  my  dear  Saviour,  that  in  this  inef- 
fable sacrament  Thou  unitest  me  to  Thee  with  so  much 
love,  that  I  therein  live  in  Thee,  and  Thou  in  me. 

Our  Father. 

V.  I  thank  Thee,  O  my  Jesus,  that,  giving  Thyself  to 
v  me  in  this  Blessed  Sacrament,  Thou  hast  so  enriched  it  with 

the  treasures  of  Thy  love,  that  Thou  hast  not  greater 
gift  to  give  me. 
Our  Father. 

VI.  I  thank  Thee,  O  my  good  Jesus,  that  not  only  Thou 
art  become  my  food,  but  also  in  this  Blessed  Sacrament 
offerest  Thyself  a  continual  sacrifice  for  my  salvation,  to 
Thy  eternal  Father. 

Our  Father. 

VII.  I  thank  Thee,  divine  Priest,  for  this  great  boon 
that  thou  dost  sacrifice  Thyself  daily  upon  our  altars,  in 
adoration  and  homage  to  the  Most  Blessed  Trinity,  and 
dost  supply  for  our  poor  and  miserable  adorations. 

Our  Father. 

VIII.  I  thank  Thee,  O  my  Saviour,  because,  renewing 
in  this  daily  sacrifice  the  very  sacrifice  of  the  cross  offered 
on  Calvary,  Thou  dost  satisfy  Divine  Justice  for  us  mis- 
erable sinners. 

Our  Father. 

IX.  I  thank  Thee,  dear  Jesus,  that  Thou  hast  become 
the  priceless  Victim,  to  merit  for  me  the  fulness  of  celestial 
favors.  Awaken  in  me  such  trust,  that  their  abundance 
may  ever  more  and  more  descend  upon  my  soul. 

Our  Father. 

X.  I  thank  Thee,  my  loving  Saviour,  that  thou  art  im- 
molated in  thanksgiving  to  God,  for  all  His  benefits,  spiri- 
tual and  temporal,  which  He  has  bestowed^  upon  me. 
Through  Thee  I  hope  to  receive  the  grace  of  perseverance, 
the  grace  of  a  holy  death  and  of  a  happy  eternity. 

Our  Father. 


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^  Q%ree  Jinal  Aspirations 

^jTesus,  invisible  and  divine  head  of  Thy  spouse  the 
C/  Church,  Who,  with  Thy  blood,  hast  purified  and  sancti- 
fied her,  have  mercy  upon  her  visible  head,  N.,  upon  all 
bishops  and  pastors,  especially  N.,  our  bishop,  and  shed 
upon  them  Thy  Holy  Spirit,  wherewith  Thy  apostles  and 
disciples  were  filled,  that  they  may  maintain  Thy  holy 
faith  pure  and  untouched,  and  may  spread  over  the  whole 
world  the  light  of  Thy  gospel  and  of  Thy  Catholic  truth. 
Our  Father. 

II.  O  Jesus,  King  of  kings,  Lord  of  lords,  by  Whom 
monarchs  do  reign,  and  from  Whom  all  earthly  power 
comes,  mercifully  behold  our  princes,  and  those  in  au- 
thority ;  infuse  within  them  the  spirit  of  Thy  divine  wis- 
dom, clemency,  and  justice,  so  that  they  may  be  great  with 
Thee  rather  than  on  earth,  and  may  enter  with  Thee  ihtc 
Thy  heavenly  kingdom. 

Our  Father. 

III.  O  Jesus,  all  merciful,  Who  didst  not  will  the  death 
of  a  sinner,  but  that  he  should  be  converted,  and  rise  to 
a  spiritual  life ;  triumph,  I  beseech  Thee,  over  the  malice 
and  hardness  of  all  who  obstinately  offend  Thee,  so  that, 
acquiring  Thy  grace  in  this  world,  they  may  become  worthy 
of  the  glory  of  Thy  heavenly  paradise  for  all  eternity. 

Our  Father.  Glory  be  to  the  Father  and  to  the  Son  and  to 
the  Holy  Ghost. 

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the  Heart  of  Jesus  in  the  Most  Blessed  Sacrament 
be  praised,  adored,  and  loved  with  grateful  affec- 
tion, at  every  moment,  in  all  the  tabernacles  of  the  world, 
even  to  the  end  of  time.  Amen. 

Indulgence  of  100  days,  once  a  day.  — Pius  IX,  Feb. 
29,  1868. 


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O sacrament  most  holy !   0  Sacrament  divine! 
All  praise  and  all  thanksgiving  be  everv  moment 
Thine! 

Indulgence  of  100  days,  once  a  day.  —  Pius  VI,  May 
24,  1776. 

Heart  of  Jesus  burning  with  love  for  us,  inflame  our 
hearts  with  love  of  Thee. 

Indulgence  of  100  days,  once  a  day.  —  Leo  XIII,  June 
16,  1893. 


acta  m  tfje  presence  of  tije  Bleggeto  Sacrament 
met  of  JFaitfj 

O jesus  !  my  Lord,  my  God,  and  my  all !  I  believe 
that  Thou  art  in  Thy  living  manhood  as  truly  present 
here  in  the  Blessed  Sacrament  as  when  Thou  didst  walk 
amidst  men,  and  converse  with  them.  Relying  on  Thy 
word,  which  shall  not  pass  away,  I  believe  that  Thou  art 
here,  ever  living  to  make  intercession  for  us.  Here  is  Thy 
sacred  body,  which  hung  upon  the  cross ;  here  is  Thy  soul, 
which  was  sorrowful  unto  death  and  agonized  in  the  Garden 
of  Olives  on  account  of  my  sins;  here  are  those  sacred 
wounds  made  by  the  nails  and  spear ;  here  are  those  eyes 
which  looked  with  pity  and  love  on  the  penitent  Peter, 
now  gazing  into  my  heart,  now  raised  to  plead  for  me  with 
the  heavenly  Father ;  here  are  those  ears,  which  heard  the 
cruel  cry  of  the  Jews,  "Crucify  Him,"  which  listened  so 
compassionately  to  all  the  ills  of  men,'  and  which  now  are 
listening  to  me. 

Lord,  I  believe  that  here  on  the  altar  Thy  wounded 
Heart  is  beating  for  love  of  me,  and  I  recall  Thy  blessed 
words :  "My  Heart  is  so  consumed  with  love  for  men,  that 
it  can  no  longer  restrain  the  flames  of  its  charity."  Sweet 
words  of  Thine,  O  blessed  Saviour !  I  believe  that  they  are 
true,  and  true  as  regards  myself.  —  Father  Raviere,  S.J. 


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54i 


&n  $Ut  of  fgope  anti  Confidence  in  Goto 

Y  God,  I  believe  most  firmly  that  Thou  watchest  over 
all  who  hope  in  Thee,  and  that  we  can  want  for 
nothing  when  we  rely  upon  Thee  in  all  things ;  therefore  I 
*m  resolved  for  the  future  to  have  no  anxieties,  and  to  cast 
all  my  cares  upon  Thee.  "In  peace  in  ike  selfsame  I  will 
sleep  and  I  will  rest;  fat  Thou,  0  Lord,  singularly  hast 
settled  me  in  hope." 

Men  may  deprive  me  of  worldly  goods  and  of  honors; 
sickness  may  take  from  me  my  strength  and  the  means  of 
serving  Thee;  I  may  even  lose  Thy  grace  by  sin;  but  my 
trust  shall  never  leave  me.  I  will  preserve  it  to  the  last 
moment  of  my  life,  and  the  powers  of  hell  shall  seek  in  vain 
to  wrest  it  from  me.  "In  peace  in  the  self -same  I  will  sleep 
and  I  will  rest" 

Let  others  seek  happiness  in  their  wealth,  in  their  talents ; 
let  them  trust  to  the  purity  of  their  lives,  the  severity  of 
their  mortifications,  to  the  number  of  their  good  works, 
the  fervor  of  their  prayers ;  as  for  me,  O  my  God,  in  my 
very  confidence  lies  all  my  hope.  "For  Thou,  O  Lord, 
singularly  hast  settled  me  in  hope"  This  confidence  can 
never  be  vain.  "No  one  has  hoped  in  the  Lord  and  has  been 
confounded" 

I  am  assured,  therefore,  of  my  eternal  happiness,  for  I 
firmly  hope  for  it,  and  all  my  hope  is  in  Thee.  "In  Thee, 
O  Lord,  have  I  hoped;  let  me  never  be  confounded." 

I  know,  alas !  I  know  but  too  well  that  I  am  frail  and 
changeable ;  I  know  the  power  of  temptation  against  the 
strongest  virtue.  I  have  seen  stars  fall  from  heaven,  and 
pillars  of  the  firmament  totter ;  but  these  things  alarm  me 
not.  While  I  hope  in  Thee  I  am  sheltered  from  all  misfor- 
tune, and  I  am  sure  that  my  trust  shall  endure,  for  I  rely 
upon  Thee  to  sustain  this  unfailing  hope. 

Finally,  I  know  that  my  confidence  can  not  exceed  Thy 
bounty,  and  that  I  shall  never  receive  less  than  I  have 
hoped  for  from  Thee.  Therefore,  I  hope  that  Thou  wilt 
sustain  me  against  my  evil  inclinations ;  that  Thou  wilt 
protect  me  against  the  most  furious  assaults  of  the  evil  onet 


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and  that  Thou  wilt  cause  my  weakness  to  triumpn  over  my 
most  powerful  enemies.  I  hope  that  Thou  wilt  never 
cease  to  love  me,  and  that  I  shall  love  Thee  unceasingly. 
11  In  Thee,  0  Lord,  have  1  hoped  ;  let  me  never  be  confounded." 
—  Rev.  Claude  De  La  Colombiere,  S  J. 

<2Ut  of  Cfjantg 

Ogood  and  merciful  Saviour,  it  is  the  desire  of  my 
heart  to  return  Thee  love  for  love.  My  greatest 
sorrow  is  that  Thou  art  not  loved  by  men,  and,  in  par- 
ticular, that  my  own  heart  is  so  cold,  so  selfish,  so  ungrate- 
ful. Deeply  sensible  of  my  own  weakness  and  poverty,  I 
trust  that  Thy  own  grace  will  enable  me  to  offer  Thee  an 
act  of  pure  love.  And  I  wish  to  offer  Thee  this  act  of  love 
in  reparation  for  the  coldness  and  neglect  that  are  shown  to 
Thee  by  Thy  creatures  in  the  sacrament  of  Thy  love.  0 
Jesus,  my  sovereign  Good,  I  love  Thee,  not  for  the  sake  of 
the  reward  which  Thou  hast  promised  to  those  who  love 
Thee,  but  purely  for  Thyself.  I  love  Thee  above  all  things 
that  can  be  loved,  above  all  pleasures,  and  in  fine  above 
myself  and  all  that  is  not  Thee,  protesting  in  the  presence  of 
heaven  and  earth,  that  I  will  live  and  die  purely  and  simply 
in  Thy  holy  love,  and  that  if  to  love  Thee  thus  I  must 
endure  persecution  and  suffering,  I  am  perfectly  satisfied, 
and  I  will  ever  say  with  St.  Paul :  "  Nothing  shall  separate 
me  from  the  love  of  Christ."  O  Jesus,  supreme  Master  of 
all  hearts,  I  love  Thee,  I  adore  Thee,  I  praise  Thee,  I  thank 
Thee,  because  I  am  now  all  Thine  own.  Rule  over  me, 
and  transform  my  soul  into  the  likeness  of  Thyself,  so  that 
it  may  bless  and  glorify  Thee  forever  in  the  abode  of  the 
saints.  —  According  to  Blessed  Margaret  Mary. 

<Ect  of  Hflfoe  attt  of  Consecration,  frg  ttlesseti  JHargarrt 

(Indulgenced) 

I,N.  n.,  give  and  consecrate  to  the  Sacred  Heart  of  Our 
Lord  Jesus  Christ  my  person  and  my  life,  my  actions, 
penances,  and  sufferings,  not  wishing  to  make  use  of  any 


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part  of  my  being  for  the  future  except  in  honoring,  loving, 
and  glorifying  that  Sacred  Heart. 

It  is  my  irrevocable  will  to  be  entirely  His,  and  to  do 
everything  for  His  love,  renouncing  with  my  whole  heart 
whatever  might  displease  Him. 

I  take  Thee,  then,  0  Most  Sacred  Heart,  as  the  sole 
object  of  my  love,  as  the  protector  of  my  life,  as  the  pledge 
of  my  salvation,  as  the  remedy  of  my  frailty  and  incon- 
stancy, as  the  repairer  of  all  the  defects  of  my  life,  and  as 
my  secure  refuge  in  the  hour  of  death. 

Be  then,  O  Heart  'of  goodness,  my  justification  before 
God  the  Father,  and  remove  far  from  me  the  thunderbolts 
of  his  just  wrath.  0  Heart  of  love,  I  place  my  whole  con- 
fidence in  Thee.  While  I  fear  all  things  from  my  malice 
and  frailty,  I  hope  all  things  from  Thy  goodness. 

Consume  then  in  me  whatever  can  displease  or  be  op- 
posed to  Thee,  and  may  Thy  pure  love  be  so  deeply  im- 
pressed upon  my  heart  that  it*  may  be  impossible  that  I 
should  ever  be  separated  from  Thee,  or  forget  Thee. 

I  implore  Thee,  by  all  Thy  goodness,  that  my  name  may 
be  written  in  Thee,  for  in  Thee  I  wish  to  place  all  my  hap- 
piness and  all  my  glory,  living  and  dying  in  very  bondage 
to  Thee.  Amen. 

Indulgence  of  300  days,  once  a  day.  —  Leo  XIII,  Jan. 
13,  1898 ;  Pius  X,  May  30,  1908. 


I irtmlflencefc  acts  ot  2>evotfcm  In  f>onor  of  Gbe 
Bucbartsttc  1>eatt  ot  Sesus 1 

aOMMEMORATTVE  of  the  Incarnation,  the  Life,  the 
Passion,  and  the  Death  of  Our  Loving  Saviourf  Ex- 
cellent Acts  of  Adoration,  Thanksgiving,  Reparation, 
Supplication,  and  Consecration. 

I.  The  Word  was  made  Fiesh,  and  dwelt  amongst  us. 

'  Indulgence  of  300  days,  once  a  day.  —  Pius  VII,  Feb.  n, 
1808. 


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^Sternal  Word,  made  man  for  love  of  us,  humbiy 
kneeling  at  Thy  feet,  we  adore  Thee  with  the  deepest 
veneration  of  our  souls ;  and  in  order  that  we  may  repair 
our  ingratitude  for  this  great  benefit  of  Thy  Incarnation, 
we  unite  ourselves  to  the  hearts  of  all  those  who  love  Thee, 
and  together  with  them  we  offer  Thee  our  humble  loving 
thanksgiving.  Pierced  by  the  excess  of  humility,  good- 
ness, and  sweetness  which  we  behold  in  Thy  Divine  Heart, 
we  beseech  Thee  to  give  us  Thy  grace,  that  in  our  lives  we, 
too,  may  imitate  these  virtues  so  £ear  to  Thee.  Pater, 
Ave,  and  Gloria. 

II.  He  was  crucified  also  for  us ;  suffered  under  Pontius 
Pilate,  and  was  buried. 

esus,  our  loving  Saviour,  humbly  kneeling  at  Thy 
feet  we  adore  Thee  with  the  deepest  veneration  of  our 
souls ;  and,  in  order  that  we  may  give  Thee  proof  of  the 
sorrow  we  feel  at  our  insensibility  to  the  outrages  and 
sufferings  which  Thy  loving  Heart  made  Thee  undergo  for 
our  salvation  in  Thy  painful  Passion  and  Death,  we  here 
unite  ourselves  with  the  hearts  of  all  those  who  love  Thee, 
and  together  with  them  we  give  thanks  unto  Thee  and  with 
our  whole  soul.  We  wonder  at  the  boundless  patience  and 
generosity  of  Thy  divine  Heart ;  and  we  entreat  Thee  to 
fill  our  hearts  with  such  a  spirit  of  Christian  penance  as 
may  enable  us  courageously  to  embrace  suffering,  and  to 
make  Thy  cross  our  great  comfort  and  all  our  glory.  Pater, 
Ave,  and  Gloria. 

III.  Thou  didst  give  them  bread  from  heaven  to  eat, 
containing  in  itself  all  sweetness. 

*7esus,  who  dost  burn  with  love  for  us,  humbly  kneel- 
J  ing  at  Thy  feet  we  adore  Thee  with  the  deepest  venera- 
tion of  our  souls ;  and,  in  order  to  make  Thee  reparation  for 
the  outrages  which  Thy  divine  Heart  daily  receives  in  the 
Most  Holy  Sacrament  of  the  Altar,  we  unite  ourselves  with 
the  hearts  of  all  those  who  love  Thee,  and  give  Thee  ten- 
derest  thanks.  We  love  in  Thy  divine  Heart  this  Thy  in- 
comprehensible fire  of  love  towards  Thy  eternal  Father, 
and  we  entreat  Thee  to  inflame  our  heart*  with  ardent 


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charity  toward  Thee  and  toward  our  neighbor.  Pater, 
Ave,  and  Gloria. 

•  I  Jastly,  O  most  loving  Jesus,  we  pray  Thee,  by  the 
.  I  I  sweetness  of  Thy  divine  Heart,  convert  the  sinner, 
console  the  afflicted,  help  the  dying,  lighten  the  pains  of 
the  souls  in  purgatory.  Make  all  our  hearts  one  in  the 
bonds  of  true  peace  and  charity,  deliver  us  from  sudden 
and  unforeseen  death,  and  grant  us  a  death  holy  and  peace- 
ful. Amen. 

V.  Heart  of  Jesus,  burning  with  love  of  us, 
R.  Inflame  our  hearts  with  love  of  Thee. 


Let  us  prav 

rant,  we  beseech  Thee,  Almighty  God,  that  we  who 
\£j  glory  in  the  Most  Sacred  Heart  of  Thy  well-beloved 
Son,  and  call  to  mind  the  chief  benefits  of  His  heavenly 
charity  towards  us,  may  be  gladdened  by  the  operation  and 
the  fruit  of  those  graces  in  our  souls.  Through  the  same 
Christ,  etc. 

O  divine  Heart  of  my  Jesus  !  I  adore  Thee  with  all  the 
powers  of  my  soul ;  I  consecrate  them  to  Thee  forever, 
together  with  all  my  thoughts,  my  words,  my  works,  and 
my  whole  self.  I  purpose  to  offer  to  Thee,  as  far  as  I  am 
able,  acts  of  adoration,  love,  and  glory,  like  unto  those 
which  Thou  dost  offer  to  Thine  eternal  Father.  I  be- 
seech Thee,  be  Thou  the  reparation  for  my  transgressions, 
the  protector  of  my  life,  my  refuge  and  asylum  in  the  hour 
of  my  death.  By  Thy  sighs,  and  by  that  sea  of  bitterness 
in  which  Thou  wast  immersed  for  me  throughout  the  whole 
course  of  Thy  mortal  life,  grant  me  true  contrition  for  my 
sins,  contempt  of  earthly  things,  an  ardent  longing  for  the 
glory  of  heaven,  trust  in  Thy  infinite  merits,  and  final  per- 
severance in  Thy  grace. 

Heart  of  Jesus,  all  love !  I  offer  Thee  these  humble 
prayers  for  myself,  and  for  all  who  unite  with  me  in  spirit 
to  adore  Thee ;  vouchsafe,  of  Thy  infinite  goodness,  to  re- 
ceive and  to  answer  them,  and  especially  for  that  one  of  us 
who  shall  first  end  this  mortal  life.    Sweet  Heart  of  my 


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Saviour,  pour  down  upon  him,  in  the  agony  of  death,  Thine 
inward  consolations;  place  him  in  Thy  sacred  wounds, 
cleanse  him  from  every  stain  in  that  furnace  of  love,  that 
so  Thou  mayest  open  to  him  speedily  the  entrance  into  Thy 
glory,  there  to  intercede  with  Thee  for  all  those  who  yet 
tarry  in  their  land  of  exile. 

Most  holy  Heart  of  my  most  loving  Jesus,  I  purpose 
to  renew  these  acts  of  adoration  and  these  prayers  for  my- 
self, miserable  sinner  that  I  am,  as  well  as  for  all  who  are 
associated  with  me  to  adore  Thee,  every  moment  while  I 
"live,  down  to  the  last  instant  of  my  life.  I  recommend  to 
Thee,  my  Jesus,  the  Holy  Church,  Thy  well-beloved  Spouse, 
our  own  true  Mother,  the  souls  that  undergo  Thy  justice, 
all  poor  sinners,  those  who  are  in  affliction,  the  dying,  and 
all  mankind  —  let  not  Thy  Blood  be  shed  in  vain  for  them ; 
and,  last  of  all,  vouchsafe  to  receive  my  poor  prayers  for 
the  relief  of  the  souls  in  purgatory,  and,  above  all,  for  those 
who  in  the  course  of  their  lives  were  wont  devoutly  to  adore 
Thee. 

Most  loving  heart  of  Mary,  which,  amongst  the  hearts 
of  all  creatures  of  God,  is  at  once  the  most  pure,  most 
inflamed  with  love  for  Jesus,  and  most  compassionate 
towards  us  poor  sinners,  gain  for  us  from  the  Heart  of  Jesus, 
our  Redeemer,  all  the  graces  which  we  ask  of  Thee. 
Mother  of  mercies,  one  single  throb,  one  beat  of  Thy  heart, 
all  on  fire  with  love  towards  the  Heart  of  Jesus,  has  power 
to  console  us  to  the  full.  Only  grant  us  this  favor  and 
the  Heart  of  Jesus,  out  of  that  filial  love  it  had  and  will 
ever  have  for.  thee,  will  not  fail  to  bear  and  answer  us. 
Amen. 

Ejaculations 

Eucharistic  Heart  of  Jesus,  have  mercy  on  us ! 
Indulgence  of  300  days,  every  time.  —  Pius  X,  Dec 

26,  1907. 

Sacred  Heart  of  Jesus,  I  trust  in  Thee ! 

Indulgence  of  300  days,  every  time.  —  Pius  X,  June 

27,  1906. 


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Divine  Heart  of  Jesus,  convert  sinners,  save  the  dying, 
set  free  the  holy  souls  in  purgatory. 

Indulgence  of  300  days,  every  time.  —  Pius  X,  Nov. 
6,  1906. 


/VvHE  Holy  Rosary,  on  account  of  the  meditations  on  the  mysteries 
V!U  in  the  life  of  Our  Lord  and  the  Blessed  Virgin,  which  we  make 
while  reciting  it,  is  one  of  the  most  useful  devotions  while  assisting  at 
Mass,  or,  keeping  the  Hour  of  Adoration. 

The  Eucharistic  Rosary  is  especially  recommended  for  this  purpose, 
as  it  unites  meditation  on  the  sacred  mysteries  of  the  rosary  with  re- 
flections on  the  life  of  Our  Lord  in  the  Holy  Eucharist.  The  rosary  is 
one  of  the  most  admirable  and  beneficial  devotions  practised  in  the 
Catholic  Church.  Its  method  and  design  are  stated  to  have  been  re- 
vealed to  St.  Dominic  by  the  Blessed  Virgin  Mary,  who  admonished  him 
to  preach  it  with  all  the  fervor  of  his  soul  as  a  singularly  efficacious 
remedy  for  the  overthrow  of  heresy  and  the  extirpation  of  vice.  Our 
Lady  said  to  him :  "  Thou  shalt  inform  my  people  that  it  is  a  devotion 
most  acceptable  to  my  Son  and  to  me."  It  is  adapted  alike  to  the 
learned  and  ignorant,  to  the  cloister  and  the  world,  and  to  every  capac- 
ity, the  words  being  so  easy  that  the  most  illiterate  may  learn  them,  and 
the  mysteries  so  sublime  as  to  afford  matter  of  contemplation  and  en- 
tertainment to  the  highest  intellects.  No  Christian  could  slight  it  with- 
out irreverence,  or  neglect  its  frequent  use  without  serious  detriment  to 
piety.  The  numerous  indulgences  attached  to  the  recitation  of  the 
rosary  make  this  form  of  devotion  a  powerful  instrument  for  the  relief  of 
the  poor  souls  in  purgatory. 

The  whole  rosary  is  composed  of  fifteen  decades  (the  chaplet  or  or- 
dinary beads  containing  five  decades) ;  each  of  the  fifteen  decades  is  re- 
cited in  honor  of  a  mystery  of  Our  Lord's  life  and  that  of  His  blessed 
Mother,  beginning  with  the  Annunciation,  or  Christ's  Incarnation,  and 
ending  with  Mary's  Coronation  in  Heaven. 

A  decade  consists  of  one  Our  Father,  ten  Hail  Marys,  and  a  Glory  be  to 
the  Father.  While  reciting  a  decade,  let  faith  place  before  your  mind  the 
mystery  honored,  and  pray  that  the  virtue  it  particularly  teaches  may  be 
impressed  on  your  heart.  It  is  a  pious  custom  to  recite  a  chaplet,  that 
is,  five  decades  of  the  beads,  every  day.  If  you  persevere  in  this  pious 
practice,  you  will  increase  daily  in  the  love  of  Jesus  and  Mary,  and  con- 
sequently in  Christian  perfection. 


Cf)e  IE urfjarisrttc  Kosarg 


OR 


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I 

tSTfje  Jugful  jttggteries 

THE   FIRST  JOYFUL  MYSTERY 

The  Annunciation 

C\  jesus,  born  of  Thy  Father  from  all 
eternity ;  filled  with  an  incomprehensible 
love  for  men,  Thou  didst  become  man  in  the 
womb  of  the  Blessed  Virgin  Mary  through 
the  operation  of  the  Holy  Ghost,  humbling 
Thyself  to  such  a  degree  as  to  take  the  form 
of  a  servant.  The  same  charity  hath  prompted 
Thee  to  perpetuate,  in  the  Eucharist,  this 
mystery  of  annihilation  and  love,  even  to 
improve  on  it  by  becoming  the  food  of  our 
souls. 

Divine  Jesus,  we  adore  Thee  in  these  un- 
fathomable debasements,  and  we  beg  of  Thee, 
through  the  intercession  of  Thy  Holy  Mother, 
a  deep-  and  heartfelt  humility. 

THE   SECOND  JOYFUL  MYSTERY 

The  Visitation 

"ipJiviNE  Saviour,  from  the  womb  of  Mary, 
wherein  Thou  didst  become  incarnate, 
rhou  breathest  forth  sanctity  into  John  the 


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Baptist  and  benediction  upon  the  whole  house 
of  Elizabeth.  From  the  Host  wherein  Thou 
dwellest,  Thou  spreadest  all  over  the  world 
the  influence  of  Thy  grace  and  Thy  love 
throughout  the  whole  Church. 

O  divine  Jesus,  full  of  love  and  kindness, 
we  adore  Thee,  and  we  beg  of  Thee,  through 
the  intercession  of  Thy  holy  Mother,  perfect 
charity  toward  our  neighbors. 


THE  THIRD  JOYFUL  MYSTERY 

The  Nativity  of  Our  Lord 

f~\  king  of  kings !  poor  indeed,  yet  most 
lovely  in  the  crib  of  Bethlehem,  Thou 
callest  the  simple  and  the  poor  to  be  Thy  first 
adorers:  poorer  and  no  less  amiable  to  the 
eyes  of  faith  in  the  Sacrament  of  Thy  love, 
Thou  art  still  delighted  to  see  around  Thy 
person  the  humble  and  the  little. 

O  Jesus,  in  Thy  destitution  we  adore  Thee, 
to  Whom  belong  all  the  treasures  of  the  God- 
head, and  we  beg  of  Thee,  through  the  inter- 
cession of  Thy  holy  Mother,  detachment 
from  the  goods  of  this  world. 


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THE  FOURTH  JOYFUL  MYSTERY 

The  Presentation  of  Our  Lord  in  the  Temple 

Eamb  of  God,  Who  takest  away  the  sins  of 
the  world,  Thou  offerest  Thyself  with 
perfect  obedience  and  love  to  Thy  Father, 
through  the  hands  of  the  high  priest,  as  the 
Victim  that  is  to  be  immolated  on  the  cross ; 
every  day  also  Thou  offerest  Thyself  upon  the 
altar  by  the  hands  of  the  priest,  with  the  same 
obedience  and  love  as  our  Victim  always 
sacrificed  and  always  living. 

O  sweet  Victim,  we  adore  Thee  and  we  beg 
of  Thee,  through  the  intercession  of  Thy  holy 
Mother,  the  spirit  of  obedience  and  sacrifice. 

THE  FIFTH  JOYFUL  MYSTERY 

The  Finding  of  Our  Lord  in  the  Temple 

f\  jesus,  Thou  withdrawest  and  leavest 
Mary  and  Joseph  in  tears  to  do  the  work 
of  Thy  Father;  but  Thou  fillest  them  with 
joy  when  they  find  Thee  in  the  midst  of  the 
Doctors  amazed  at  Thy  knowledge  and 
wisdom.  Veiled  in  the  Eucharist,  Thou  im- 
partest  there  divine  teachings,  and  Thou  fillest 
with  joy  those  who  seek  Thee  with  their  whole 
heart. 


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O  hidden  God  !  we  adore  Thee,  and  we  beg 
of  Thee,  through  the  intercession  of  Thy  holy 
Mother,  the  grace  of  seeking  Thee  with  a 
lively  and  persevering  faith  in  the  Sacrament 
of  Thy  love. 


II 

W$t  Sortotof ul  Jflgsterta 

THE  FIRST  SORROWFUL  MYSTERY 

The  Agony  of  Our  Lord  in  the  Garden  of  Olives 

^pJrviNE  Saviour,  under  the  weight  of  sorrow 
and  sadness  caused  by  our  sins,  Thou 
fallest,  bathed  in  a  sweat  of  blood,  and  Thou 
endurest  a  mortal  agony.  In  the  Blessed 
Sacrament,  also,  Thou  art  still  more  humbled 
and  annihilated  on  account  of  our  sins. 

We  adore  Thee  and  we  compassionate  Thy 
agony  of  suffering  in  the  Garden  of  Gethsemane 
as  well  as  Thy  agony  of  humiliation  in  the 
Eucharist,  and  we  beg  of  Thee,  through  the 
intercession  of  Thy  holy  Mother,  a  heartfelt 
sorrow  for  our  sins 


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THE  SECOND  SORROWFUL  MYSTERY 

The  Flagellation 

f\  good  Jesus !  scourged  and  covered  with 
wounds,  the  sins  committed  by  men 
against  the  holy  virtue  of  purity  thus  torture 
Thy  innocent  flesh;  and  in  the  Blessed  Sacra- 
ment impure  hearts  insult  Thee  by  their 
sacrilegious  communions. 

O  Thou  bloody  Victim,  scourged  at  the 
pillar,  patient  Victim  abused  in  the  Sacrament, 
we  adore  Thee  and  we  beg  of  Thee,  through 
the  intercession  of  Thy  holy  Mother,  the  grace 
of  mortifying  our  senses. 

THE  THIRD  SORROWFUL  MYSTERY 

The  Crowning  with  Thorns 

t\  king  of  glory  !  crimed  with  thorns  and 
proclaimed  in  derision  king  of  the 
Jews  by  brutal  soldiers  who  ignominiously 
spit  upon  Thy  adorable  face,  Thou  fallest  a 
victim  to  the  sins  committed  by  pride ;  in  the 
Blessed  Sacrament  also  Thou  bearest  a  crown 
of  ignominy  made  up  of  the  many  acts  of 
irreverence,  contempt,  hypocrisy,  and  van- 
ity committed  by  Christians  in  Thy  sanc- 
tuary. 


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O  loving  King !  overwhelmed  with  insults 
both  in  Thy  passion  and  in  the  sacred  Host, 
we  adore  Thee  and  we  beg  of  Thee,  through 
the  intercession  of  Thy  holy  Mother,  the  grace 
of  mortifying  our  self-love. 

THE  FOURTH  SORROWFUL  MYSTERY 

The  Carrying  of  the  Cross 

aURSES,  outrages,  ill-treatments,  anguish  of 
heart,  sufferings  of  all  kinds  can  not 
alter,  O  dear  Redeemer,  the  mildness  and 
patience  with  which  Thou  earnest  Thy  heavy 
cross ;  with  like  sweetness  and  patience  dost 
Thoti  bear  in  the  long  course  of  ages,  doubts, 
want  of  confidence,  murmurs,  insults,  and 
discouragement  on  the  part  of  Thy  chil- 
dren. 

O  Jesus  !  we  adore  Thee  carrying  with  love 
the  cross  prepared  for  Thee  by  Thy  Father, 
and  we  beg  of  Thee,  through  the  intercession 
of  Thy  holy  Mother,  patience  in  the  trials  of  - 
this  life. 

THE  FIFTH  SORROWFUL  MYSTERY 

The  Crucifixion  and  Death  of  Our  Lord 

r\  good  and  merciful  Saviour  !    Thy  love, 
more  than  iron  nails,  keeps  Thee  riveted 
to  the  cross  whereon  Thou  atorest  for  our  sins 


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in  the  midst  of  unspeakable  torments.  We  find 
Thee  also  riveted  by  the  same  love  in  the 
Sacrament  of  the  altar,  continuing  Thy 
sacrifice  to  the  end  of  ages  in  order  to  apply 
to  us  the  fruits  thereof. 

Sweet  Lamb,  perpetually  immolated  for 
us,  we  adore  Thee,  and  we  beg  of  Thee, 
through  the  intercession  of  Thy  holy  Mother, 
such  a  hatred  of  sin  as  will  make  us  prefer 
the  death  of  the  body  to  the  staining  of  the 
soul. 


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THE  FIRST  GLORIOUS  MYSTERY 

The  Resurrection  of  Our  Lord 

r\  Christ  Jesus !  Thou  comest  forth 
glorious  from  the  tomb,  victorious  over 
all  infernal  powers;  henceforth  sufferings 
and  death  have  lost  their  empire  over  Thy 
glorious  humanity.  What  a  consolation  for 
us  to  know  that,  though  confined  to  the  humble 
condition  of  Thy  sacrament,  Thou  art  in  full 
possession  of  the  life,  joy,  and  glory  of  Thy 
resurrection  I 


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We  adore  Thee,  O  immortal  King  of  ages, 
and  we  beg  of  Thee,  through  the  intercession 
of  Thy  holy  Mother,  a  lively  and  loving  faith 
in  Thy  real  3,nd  lifegiving  presence  in  the 
Blessed  Sacrament. 

THE  SECOND  GLORIOUS  MYSTERY 

The  Ascension 

f\  divine  Saviour !  Thy  triumph  in  this 
mystery  has  reached  its  perfection ! 
By  raising  Thyself  up  to  heaven  through  Thy 
own  power,  Thou  hast  taken  possession  of 
Thy  kingdom,  and  Thou  art  seated  at  the 
right  hand  of  Thy  Father  to  be  forever  the 
joy  of  the  angels  and  saints.  Every  day  also 
without  quitting  Thy  throne  Thou  comest 
upon  our  altars,  under  the  form  of  bread, 
to  bring  us  a  foretaste  of  the  heavenly  beati- 
tude. 

O  Thou,  the  delight  of  pure  souls,  we  adore 
Thee  and  we  beg  of  Thee,  through  the  inter- 
cession of  Thy  holy  Mother,  an  ardent  desire 
of  possessing  Thee  here  below  under  the 
Eucharistic  veils,  and  to  possess  Thee  in 
heaven  in  the  splendor  of  Thy  glory. 


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THE  THIRD  GLORIOUS  MYSTERY 

The  Coming  Down  of  the  Holy  Ghost  upon  the 
Apostles 

f\  jesus,  scarcely  hadst  Thou  entered  into 
^  Thy  glory  at  the  right  hand  of  Thy 
Father,  when  Thou  didst  show  Thy  munifi- 
cence by  sending  forth  the  Holy  Spirit  with  His 
many  and  various  gifts  to  Thy  growing 
Church.  From  the  Eucharist,  as  if  from  an- 
other heaven,  wherein  Thou  hast  set  up  Thy 
throne  of  love,  Thou  impartest  to  souls  the 
spirit  of  life  and  strength,  and  Thou  kindlest 
in  them  the  fire  of  Thy  divine  charity. 

O  Jesus,  King  in  heaven,  King  also  in  the 
Eucharist,  we  adore  Thee  and  we  beg  of  Thee, 
through  the  intercession  of  Thy  holy  Mother, 
fidelity  to  grace  in  order  to  reap  all  the  fruits 
produced  in  the  souls  of  men  by  the  gifts  of 
the  Holy  Ghost. 

THE  FOURTH  GLORIOUS  MYSTERY 

The  Death  and  Assumption  of  Mary 

O  jesus,  no  longer  canst  Thou  leave  here 
below  Thy  blessed  Mother;  already  she 
heareth  Thy  voice  calling  her,  and  amid  the 
transports  of  an  ineffable  communion,  love 
taketh  away  her  soul  from  the  land  of  exile. 


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But  her  virginal  body,  like  that  of  her  .  divine 
Son,  must  not  know  corruption ;  Thou  raise th 
her  from  the  dead,  and,  brilliant  as  the  sun, 
she  soars  on  angels'  wings  to  the  seat  of  eternal 
glory. 

O  Jesus,  our  resurrection  and  our  life,  we 
adore  Thee  and  we  pray  that,  through  the 
intercession  of  Thy  holy  Mother,  we  may  die 
in  the  arms  of  her  who  is  also  our  own  Mother, 
after  having  received  in  a  fervent  communion 
the  pledge  of  our  glorious  resurrection. 

THE  FIFTH  GLORIOUS  MYSTERY 

The  Crowning  of  Mary  in  Heaven 

*T^\ivine  Son  of  Mary,  to  make  Thy  holy 
Mother  partaker  of  Thy  own  glory,  Thou 
hast  crowned  her  queen  of  heaven  and  earth 
and  appointed  her  our  advocate  and  the 
living  channel  of  Thy  graces.  From  the 
Eucharist,  not  less  than  from  heaven,  Thou 
wiliest  that  every  grace  shall  reach  us  through 
her  maternal  hands. 

O  Jesus,  we  adore  Thee  in  Thy  unspeakable 
glory,  of  which  Thou  hast  made  Thy  Mother 
partake  with  Thee,  and  we  beg  of  Thee, 
through  her  intercession,  a  great  confidence 
in  her  powerful  protection  and  great  earnest- 
ness in  imitating  her  virtues;  in  particular 
her  purity,  humility,  and  fidelitv  to  grace. 


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Devotion  to  tbe  Itols  Dame  ot 
Jesus 

*fter  eight  days  were  accomplished,  that  the  Child 
•»  should  be  circumcised,  His  name  was  called  Jesus, 
which  was  called  by  the  angel,  before  He  was  conceived  in 
the  womb  (Luke  ii.  21). 

And  in  His  name  the  Gentiles  shall  hope  (Matt.  xii.  21). 
He  humbled  Himself,  becoming  obedient  unto  death, 
even  to  the  death  of  the  cross,  for  which  cause  God  also 
hath  exalted  Him,  and  hath  given  Him  a  name  which  is 
above  all  names:  that  in  the  name  of  Jesus  every  knee 
should  bow,  of  those  that  are  in  heaven,  on  earth,  and  under 
the  earth  (Philipp.  ii.  8-10). 

And  thou  shalt  call  His  name  Jesus ;  for  He  shall  save 
His  people  from  their  sins  (Matt.  i.  21). 

There  is  no  other  name  under  heaven  given  to  men 
whereby  we  must  be  saved  (Acts  iv.  12). 

And  now,  Lord,  behold  their  threatenings,  and  grant 
unto  Thy  servants,  that  with  an  con6dence,  they  may 
speak  Thy  word ;  by  stretching  forth  Thy  hand  to  cures, 
and  signs,  and  wonders,  to  be  done  by  the  name  of  Thy 
holy  Son  Jesus  (Acts  iv.  29,  30). 

Amen,  amen,  I  say  to  you :  if  you  ask  the  Father  any- 
thing in  my  name,  He  will  give  it  you  (John  xvi.  23). 

Whosoever  shall  give  you  to  drink  a  cup  of  water  in  My 
name,  because  you  belong  to  Christ,  Amen,  I  say  to  you, 
he  shall  not  lose  his  reward  (Matt.  ix.  40). 

All  whatsoever  you  do  in  word  or  in  work,  do  all  in  tbe 
name  of  the  Lord  Jesus  Christ,  giving  thanks  to  God  and 
the  Father  by  Him  (CoK  Hi.  17). 

Gbe  1)oIb  flame  Society  tn  Bmetrtca1 

/£^he  blessing  of  a  Holy  Name  Society  in  a  parish  is 
\§J  recognized  by  the  illustrious  prelates  and  zealous 
priests  of  our  hierarchy.    Nearly  all  our  bishops  east  of 

1  Very  Rev.  C.  H.  McKenna,  O.P.,  in  The  Ecclesiastical  &• 
vie*,  June,  191 1. 


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the  Rocky  Mountains  have  written  me  commending  the 
general  establishment  of  the  Holy  Name  Society  through- 
out their  dioceses.  To  bring  about  this  recognition  and 
to  effect  the  strong  organization  that  we  have  to-day  has 
been  on  the  part  of  many  a  labor  of  love  for  God.  Many 
silent  but  effectual  forces  of  priestly  and  religious  lives  have 
been  spent  in  the  service  of  the  Master  and  for  the  honor 
of  His  name. 

A  Retrospect 

I  may  be  permitted  to  say  to  my  brethren  of  the  clergy 
that  in  the  retrospect  of  forty  years  in  Holy  Name  activity 
I  see  scores  of  zealous,  saintly  priests,  now  dead,  whose 
names  will  never  be  associated  with  the  great  movement 
but  who  worked  enthusiastically  for  the  honor  of  the  Holy 
Name.  Surprise  is  sometimes  expressed  at  "the  promi- 
nence into  which  the  Holy  Name  Society  has  come  in  recent 
years."  We  priests  of  the  older  generation  who  saw  the 
sowing  of  the  seed  see  no  disproportion  in  the  harvest. 
The  work  was  done  quietly,  but  effectively.  The  ground 
was  well  prepared.  In  the  greater  number  of  dioceses, 
and  in  most  of  the  principal  cities  of  the  country,  at  least 
one  or  two  Holy  Name  Societies  flourished  and  furnished 
proof  of  the  important  factor  that  a  well-organized  society 
of  men  is  in  the  life  of  a  parish.  The  Holy  Name  Society 
seems  to  be  peculiarly  well  adapted  to  unite  and  to  pre- 
serve in  unity  the  Catholic  men  of  the  United  States.  It 
requires  the  mere  essentials  of  a  decent,  honest,  church- 
going  man  of  clean  speech.  As  Bishop  McFaul  has  aptly 
expressed  it,  the  Holy  Name  Society  supplies  members 
with  "just  that  amount  of  'moral  suasion'  which  many 
men  need  in  order  to  keep  them  loyal  to  the  regular  recep- 
tion of  the  Sacraments."  When  we  see  to-day  the  deser- 
tion of  Catholic  men  in  Catholic  countries,  the  fact  is  force- 
fully brought  home  to  us  that  in  the  Old  World  there  was 
not  enough  attention  given  to  the  organization  of  boys 
and  men  into  Church  societies  or  confraternities  along  lines 
that  would  not  have  been  too  exacting.  Throughout  the 
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confraternities  have  existed,  but  the  membership  of  these 
was  practically  made  up  of  women.  A  few  devout  men,  of 
course,  sought  the  spiritual  advantages  of  these  societies. 
So  far  as  I  know,  I  have  not  learned  of  a  confraternity  or 
society  on  the  continent  for  the  past  four  decades,  requiring 
corporate  action  in  the  practice  of  the  essentials  of  their 
religion,  that  has  been  successful  in  uniting  the  majority  of 
the  men  of  the  parishes  throughout  a  diocese. 

Thank  God,  our  priests  here  in  the  United  States  ap- 
preciate fully  how  necessary  it  is  for  the  Church  to  have  a 
hold  on  our  men  through  the  organized  effort  of  a  church 
society.  It  is  recognized  that  such  an  organization  can 
not  ask  too  much  of  our  men  without  failing  to  hold  the 
majority  of  them.  The  Holy  Name  Society  in  the  provi- 
dence of  Almighty  God  has  rilled  just  the  requirements  that 
our  priests  would  have  asked  for  had  they  been  assembled 
in  council  with  the  authority  of  the  Holy  See  to  form  a 
society  peculiarly  adapted  to  the  Catholic  men  of  America. 
The  Society  says  to  our  American  Catholic  men:  "No 
o\ecent  man  can  refuse  to  do  what  the  Holy  Name  Society 
requires  of  you.  It  asks  nothing  but  what  the  Church 
asks,  but  in  discharging  the  obligations  imposed  on  you  by 
the  Church,  the  Holy  Name  Society  merely  requests  you 
for  a  corporate  action,  that  you  may  have  strength  in  unity 
and  that  strength  of  your  numbers  may  be  an  example  and 
an  invitation  to  all  weak-kneed  men,  who,  left  to  them- 
selves, would  be  devoid  of  courage  or  indifferent  or  careless 
about  the  practice  of  their  religion."  Writing  of  the  Holy 
Name  Society,  his  Excellency,  our  present  Most  Reverend 
Apostolic  Delegate,  Monsignor  Falconio,  says:  "Example 
is  a  powerful  force  for  good  or  evil,  and  the  example  of  a 
large  body  of  men  in  a  parish  practising  their  religious 
duties  faithfully  is  at  once  a  stimulus  and  a  help  to  the 
members  to  fervor  and  perseverance  and  an  inducement  to 
others,  who,  without  this  example,  might  be  careless  and 
indifferent." 

While  rejoicing  at  what  has  been  done  and  what  is  being 
done  by  our  priests,  and  while  thanking  God  for  the  firm 
hold  the  Church  has  on  our  American  men,  we  must  not 
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Men  united  in  the  Name  of  God  found  the  Master  in  their 
midst.  Their  union  must  have  been -dear  to  His  Divine 
Heart;  and  with  infinite  affection  must  He  have  blessed 
the  laborers  and  their  work,  or  vain  would  have  been  the 
efforts  of  His  priests,  however  heroic;  vain,  as  St.  Paul 
said,  would  have  been  our  preaching.  While  passing  these 
thoughts  over  in  our  minds  let  us  not  forget  to  ask  our- 
selves whether  the  priests  of  the  next  two  or  three  genera- 
tions will  have,  in  so  far  as  it  depends  on  us,  as  good  material 
to  work  with  as  we  have  had  through  the  efforts  of  the 
saintly  priests  who  have  gone  to  their  eternal  reward.  Let 
us  also  incessantly  invoke  God's  benediction  on  the  work, 
without  which  the  blessing  of  development  and  permanence 
of  the  Holy  Name  Society  in  America  will  not  be  granted. 

This  leads  me  to  a  subject  dear  to  my  heart,  and  that  is 
the  organization  of  our  boys  and  young  men  into  Holy 
Name  Societies.  We  are  living  in  a  day  of  organization. 
Men  in  all  walks  of  life  are  reaching  out  to  bring  everything 
under  organization.  Our  young  men  see  this  and  desire 
it,  and  if  they  can  not  have  organization  within  the  Church, 
they  will  seek  it  outside.  Let  not  our  boys  and  young  men 
get  away  from  us.  Let  the  hand  of  religion  ever  hold  them 
gently  but  firmly.  If  we  show  interest  in  our  boys  and 
young  men,  as  we  can  in  a  hundred  ways;  if  by  solidly 
practical  instruction,  suited  to  the  temperament  of  their 
years,  we  prove  to  them  that  religion  is  the  best  thing  in 
the  world  and  that  without  religion  they  can  not  be  men  in 
the  truest  and  best  sense ;  if  our  priests  will  only  study 
their  boys  and  young  men  and,  according  to  circumstances, 
locality,  and  conditions  of  parishes,  devise  methods  of  in- 
teresting them  in  religion,  success  will  attend  their  efforts. 
Thus  will  our  successors  in  the  royal  line  of  the  priesthood 
of  Jesus  Christ  have  material  to  work  with  in  organizing 
and  keeping  the  men  of  America  devout  Catholics. 

History  of  the  Society 

The  Holy  Name  Society  owes  its  origin  to  the  Second 
Council  of  Lyons  in  1274,  when  it  was  enjoined  that  the 
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above  all  names,  the  only  Name  in  which  we  claim  salva- 
tion —  the  Name  of  Jesus  Christ."  Pope  Gregory  X  in 
effecting  this  reformation  of  giving  more  honor  to  the  Ador- 
able Name  and  of  making  reparation  for  the  blasphemies  of 
the  Albigensians  and  other  heretics  of  that  period  deemed 
it  practical  to  entrust  this  special  commission  to  the  newly 
founded  Order  of  St.  Dominic.  His  apostolic  letter  was 
directed  20  September,  1274,  to  Blessed  John  Vercelli,  the 
sixth  Master  General  of  the  Dominicans.  The  brief  let- 
ter we  give  in  full : 

"  Gregory,  Bishop,  Servant  of  the  Servants  of  God,  to  our 
very  dear  son,  the  Master  of  the  Order  of  Preachers,  salu. 
tation  and  apostolic  benediction. 

"  Recently,  during  the  Council  held  at  Lyons,  we  deemed 
it  a  useful  commendation  to  exhort  the  faithful  to  enter  the 
house  of  God  with  humility  and  devotion,  and  to  conduct 
themselves  while  there  in  a  becoming  manner,  so  as  to 
merit  the  divine  favor  and  at  the  same  time  give  edification. 
We  have  also  judged  it  proper  to  persuade  the  faithful  to 
demonstrate  more  reverence  for  that  Name  above  all 
names,  the  only  Name  in  which  we  claim  salvation  —  the 
Name  of  Jesus  Christ,  who  has  redeemed  us  from  the  bond- 
age of  sin.  Consequently,  in  obedience  to  that  apostolic 
precept,  *  In  the  Name  of  Jesus  let  every  knee#  be  bent,' 
we  wish  that  at  the  pronouncing  of  that  Name,  chiefly  at 
the  Holy  Sacrifice,  every  one  would  bow  his  head  in  token 
that  interiorly  he  bends  the  knee  of  his  heart. 

"  Wherefore,  very  dear  son,  we,  by  our  apostolic  authority, 
exhort  and  enjoin  upon  you  and  the  brothers  of  your  Order 
to  use  solid  reasons  in  preadring  to  the  people,  that  they 
may  be  led  to  comply  with  our  desires.  Thus  you  will  win 
the  crown  of  justice  in  the  day  of  recompense. 

"  Given  at  Lyons,  XIII  Kalends  of  October,  third  year  of 
our  Pontificate."1 

The  Master  General  lost  no  time  in  addressing  the  Pro- 
vincials of  his  Order.  On  4  November,  1274,  he  wrote  in- 
structing each  Provincial  "that  the  preachers  subject  to 
your  jurisdiction  carry  out  the  ordination  of  His  Holiness 

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with  scrupulous  diligence  and  by  methods  calculated  to 
persuade.  This  we  command."  1  It  was  singularly  fitting 
that  this  apostolic  commission  should  have  heen  given  to 
the  sons  of  Dominic.  The  saint,  according  to  a  tradition, 
used  to  add  the  Name  of  Jesus  to  the  Hail  Mary,  a  practice 
not  then  adopted  in  the  Church.  The  successor  of  St. 
Dominic,  Blessed  Jordan,  composed  the  Little  Office  of  the 
Most  Holy  Name,  recited  even  to-day  by  his  children.  So 
-iear  was  this  Name  to  him  that  he  used  to  sing  five,  psalms, 
the  initial  letters  of  which  spelled  the  name  of  Jesus. 
Blessed  Jordan,  speaking  of  his  contemporary,  Fr.  Henry, 
O.P.,  of  Cologne,  says:  "He  used  to  advise  all  Christian 
people  to  practise  devotion  to  the  Holy  Name  of  Jesus." 
The^artyred  Dominican,  St.  Peter,  who  died  in  1252,  was 
accustomed  to  gather  pious  people  together  to  sing  the 
praises  of  the  Adorable  Name.  This  devotion  of  the  first 
sons  of  Dominic  to  the  Divine  Name  may  have  been  known 
to  the  Sovereign  Pontiff  Gregory  X.  At  any  rate  he 
knew  that  the  Friars  Preachers  spoke  with  the  zeal  of 
their  Founder,  whose  life  and  death  were  still  fresh  in  their 
minds;  he  knew  that  all  Europe  resounded  with  their 
preaching ;  he  knew  that  the  office  of  preaching,  as  their  spe- 
cial work,  was  in  perpetuity  given  to  them  by  apostolic 
authority ;  and,  therefore,  what  more  wise  provision  could 
be  made  than  that  they  should  receive  the  perpetual  com- 
mission of  preaching  greater  reverence  for  the  Name  of 
God? 

Not  satisfied  merely  with  preaching,  the  Dominicans 
everywhere  erected  in  their  churches  an  altar  to  the  Holy 
Name.  This  devotion  continued  to  be  cultivated  among 
the  sons  and  daughters  of  Dominic.  Blessed  Henry  Suso, 
O.P.,  who  died  in  1365,  cut  the  letters  of  the  Sacred  Name 
into  his  flesh.  St.  Catharine  of  Siena,  whose  death  oc- 
curred in  1380,  began  all  her  letters,  "In  the  Name  of  Jesus 
Crucified."  To  give  permanency  to  the  devotion,  societies 
or  confraternities  were  established  in  Dominican  churches. 
Naturally  these,  in  the  beginning,  had  not  that  definite 
organisation  which  subsequent  Papal  Constitutions  gave 

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them.  Thus  during  the  fourteenth  and  fifteenth  centuries 
the  history  of  these  confraternities  is  somewhat  obscure. 
We  find,  however,  that  Boniface  IX,  in  his  Constitution 
Hodie,  dated  31  October,  1401,  granted  indulgences  for 
visiting  the  altar  of  the  Confraternity  in  the  Dominican 
Church  of  Schusen,  Saxony. 

Portugal,  now  almost  in  a  state  of  anarchy  and  sadly  in 
need  of  a  Holy  Name  Society  to  renew  the  faith  of  its  men, 
and  to  imbue  them  with  courage  for  the  defense  of  their  reli- 
gion, has  the  honor  of  having  organized  the  Holy  Name 
Society,  practically  in  the  form  in  which  we  have  it  to-day. 
For  some  years  the  retired  Dominican  Bishop  Andre  Diaz 
preached  energetically  devotion  to  the  Holy  Name,  urging 
the  establishment  of  a  confraternity.  There  was  raging  a 
plague  in  Lisbon  during  the  year  1432.  The  saintly  prel- 
ate, putting  his  trust  in  the  Sacred  Name,  besought  the 
faithful  to  join  the  confraternity  as  a  means  of  delivering 
their  affected  city,  assuring  them  that  the  compassionate 
Master  would  not  turn  a  deaf  ear  to  their  petitions.  He 
blessed  water  in  honor  of  the  Sacred  Name  of  Jesus,  dis- 
tributing it  among  the  plague-stricken  people.  The  effect 
seemed  miraculous.  The  bishop  was  regarded  as  an  in- 
strument in  God's  hands  for  the  deliverance  of  the  people. 
Taking  advantage  of  his  influence,  he  assembled  the  faith- 
ful of  the  Confraternity  in  honor  of  the  Holy  Name,  1 
January,  1433,  to  give  thanks  to  God.  Statutes  for  the 
Society  were  drawn  up.  It  was  then  determined  that  the 
Feast  of  the  Circumcision  should  be  the  principal  feast  of 
the  Confraternity,  as  it  was  on  that  day  Jesus  received  His 
Name.  A  ruling  was  also  adopted  that  on  1  January  there 
should  be  a  solemn  procession  in  which  an  image  of  the 
Infant  Jesus  should  be  carried. 

Some  years  previously  St.  Vincent  Ferrer  (d.  1419)  had 
powerfully  preached  on  devotion  to  the  Holy  Name.  This 
great  Dominican  saint,  known  as  the  preacher  of  the  Apoca- 
lypse, on  leaving  Italy  announced  the  advent  of  another 
saint,  his  brother  in  the  Franciscan  family^  Bernardine  of 
Siena,  who  became  the  renowned  promoter  of  the  devotion 
in  Italy.  In  the  sixteenth  century  Charles  V  and  Philip  II 
of  Spain,  wishing  to  suppress  in  their  kingdoms  blasphemies. 


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perjury,  and  the  terrible  profanation  of  the  Divine  Name, 
urged  the  Dominicans  to  establish  everywhere  the  Confra- 
ternity of  the  Holy  Name  of  God.    The  greatest  preacher 
and  leader  was  Father  Didacus,  of  Victoria.    Pius  IV 
wrote  13  April,  1564 :  "We  have  learned  that  our  beloved 
son  Didacus  of  Victoria,  a  religious  of  the  Order  of 
Preachers,  a  man  eminent  in  the  word  of  God  and  in  zeal, 
has  instituted  a  most  useful  Confraternity  called  the  So- 
ciety of  the  Holy  Name  of  God,  in  order  to  prevent  im- 
proper language   and   blasphemy.  .  .  .   This  Confra- 
ternity has  been  canonically  erected  and  received  in  dif- 
ferent cities  and  villages  of  Spain.   The  faithful  have 
joined  it  in  great  numbers,  and  have  used  all  their  endeavors 
to  prevent  blasphemy,  perjury,  and  other  unlawful  swearing. 
.  .  .  And  we  command  all  and  every  one  of  our  venerable 
brethren,  patriarchs,  archbishops,  ordinaries  of  places, 
vicars  general,  and  their  officers,  to  favor  with  all  their 
power  the  aforesaid  Confraternity ;  to  assist  and  sustain  it 
when  and  where  it  is  necessary  and  as  often  as  may  be  re- 
quired by  the  Confraternity.,,   The  Society  established 
by  Bishop  Diaz  and  the  loosely  organized  sodalities  to 
promote  devotion  to  the  Holy  Name  first  founded  and  exist- 
ing in  Dominican  churches  now  came  under  the  approba- 
tion of  Pius  IV.    From  a  work  written  by  Ponce  de  Leon,1 
dated  27  May,  1590,  we  learn  that  he  considered  the  Holy 
Name  Society  in  his  day  among  the  sodalities  and  confra- 
ternities that  flourished  in  the  Church,  "deguissima  max- 
imeque  necessaria  .  .  .  et  utillisima." 

The  Society  was  known,  under  different  names,  such  as 
Confraternity  of  the  Holy  Name  of  God,  Society  of  the  Holy 
Name  of  Jesus,  Confraternity  against  Oaths.  Benedict 
XIII,  26  May,  1727,  mentions  this  in  his  constitution 
Pretiosus*   The  official  title  is  now  "The  Society  of  the 

*  "Sanctissimi  Nominis  Dei  Sodalitas  ad  versus  Perjuria  et  Blas- 
phemia.  Per  Diconsalvum  Ponce  de  Leon.  Hispalensem."  Pref- 
ace dedicates  the  work  to  the  Master  General  and  to  the 
Dominican  Fathers  of  the  Minerva  Convent,  Rome,  which  Ponce 
de  Leon  says  he  leaves  unwillingly  after  living  for  five  years  with 
the  Fathers. 

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Holy  Name  cf  Jesus."  Many  of  the  Popes,  principally 
Gregory  XIII,  Pius  V,  Innocent  XI,  and  Benedict  XIV, 
Pius  IX,  Leo  XIII,  approved  of  the  Society.  Pope  Pius 
X  on  two  occasions  has  by  an  autograph  communication 
to  the  Bureau  of  the  Holy  Name  Society  blessed  the  Society 
and  its  work  in  the  United  States.  In  one  of  these  letters 
he  granted  three  distinct  indulgences  to  the  Society  through- 
out the  world.  Bishop  O'Connor,  of  Newark,  has  sent  a 
yearly  cablegram  to  Pope  Pius  X  on  the  occasion  of  the 
annual  demonstration  of  the  Holy  Name  Society.  In  the 
year  iqio  the  homage  of  65,000  men  in  the  Newark  diocese 
participating  in  the  demonstration  was  offered  to  His 
Holiness.  When  Pius  X  was  told  for  the  first  time  of  the 
great  army  of  Holy  Name  men  in  the  United  States,  and 
of  their  fidelity  to  the  Church  and  of  their  regularity  in 
receiving  the  sacraments,  he  took  his  pen  and  wrote: 
"Sit  Nomen  Domini  benedictum." 


Practical  Working  op  the  Society 

For  the  canonical  establishment  of  the  Society  a  diploma 
must  be  issued  from  Rome.  These  diplomas  are  sent  to  me 
in  great  numbers,  duly  signed,  and  I  am  authorized  to  fill 
them  out  for  the  various  churches.  In  the  last  few  years 
I  have  issued  more  than  a  thousand  diplomas.  During  the 
first  three  months  of  the  present  year  one  hundred  and 
sixteen  pastors  have  applied  and  have  established  in  their 
churches  the  Holy  Name  Society.  Formerly  only  one 
Society  was  permitted  in  a  city.  This  Clementine  restric- 
tion prevented  the  expansion  of  the  Society.  Many  years 
ago  I  requested  the  Procurator  General,  Fr.  Cicoganni, 
that  he  explain  our  conditions  here  to  the  Holy  Father  and 
that  he  address  a  petition  to  the  Holy  See  that  our  bishops 
be  authorized  to  dispense  with  the  law  of  Clement  VIII. 
The  petition  was  graciously  granted  by  Leo  XIII.  Our 
bishops  welcomed  the  authorization  and  many  of  them 
addressed  letters  to  their  priests  urging  the  general  estab- 
lishment of  the  Holy  Name  Society.  When  the  diploma 
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with  the  formal  establishment  of  the  Society,  and  is  given 
faculties  to  receive  into  it  the  men  of  his  parish.  Very 
much  depends  upon  the  proper  beginning  of  a  society.  I 
may  be  permitted  to  state  briefly  a  few  points  about  its 
organization,  also  to  lay  down  some  principles  which,  as 
experience  proves,  have  governed  the  flourishing  societies. 

1.  Priests  desiring  the  Roman  diploma  of  institution 
can  procure  it  directly  and  within  a  few  days  from  me.  I 
would  ask.  priests  who  know  from  experience  what  a  bless- 
ing a  Holy  Name  Society  is  for  the  good  of  religion  in  a 
parish,  to  call  the  attention  of  their  brother  priests  to  the 
simple  requirements  of  establishment.  Such  co-operation 
will  effect  within  the  present  year  the  establishment  of  a 
Holy  Name  Society  in  practically  every  parish  of  the 
United  States.  The  apostolic  blessing  is  granted  to  all 
priests  who  promote  the  extension  of  the  Society. 

2.  On  the  day  of  establishment  it  is  advisable  to  invite 
a  priest  who  has  had  some  experience  with  the  Holy  Name 
Society,  a  neighboring  spiritual  director,  or  a  missionary  of 
the  various  religious  orders  or  diocese  and  bands.  Let  the 
men  get  together  at  an  hour  best  suited  to  the  convenience 
of  the  majority.  At  the  meeting  make  sure  to  get  the 
Christian  and  family  name  of  each  man.  Equally  impor- 
tant as  the  name  is  the  address. 

3.  The  spiritual  director  should  appoint  for  the  first  time 
the  officials  of  the  Society.  So  much  depends  upon  the 
co-operation  that  the  spiritual  director  gets,  and  he  can 
hope  to  secure  this  only  from  the  right  kind  of  officers.  He 
knows  the  men  who  will  work  best  with  him. 

4.  The  names  of  the  members  should  be  entered  in  a 
parish  registry  of  the  Society.  This  is  a  necessary  con- 
dition to  gain  the  indulgence.  In  most  parishes  one  of  the 
assistant  priests  is  spiritual  director.  When  this  is  the  case, 
be  should  ask  the  pastor  to  sign  his  name  once  at  the  bottom 
of  each  page  of  the  registry.  Assistant  priests  can  secure 
this  personal  faculty  for  themselves. 

5.  Teach  the  men  from  the  very  beginning  that  the  Holy 
Name  Society  is  a  strictly  religious  organization,  as  much 
so  as  the  Blessed  Virgin's  Sodality  or  any  confraternity  in 
the  parish.   Men  must  realize  that  the  primary  object  is  to 


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keep  them  practical  Catholics,  men  of  clean  speech,  who 
are  willing  in  a  sensible,  prudent  way  to  suppress  as  far  as 
they  can  in  others  every  form  of  unbecoming  speech.  The 
Holy  Name  Society  is  not  merely  a  society  made  up  of 
Catholic  men ;  it  is  a  part  of  the  very  life  of  the  parish. 
Each  Society  must  be  interested  in  its  own  parish  church. 
Instruct  the  men  that  whatever  affiliations  they  have  to 
religious  confraternities  or  sodalities,  the  Holy  Name 
Society  requires  them  to  be  an  example  and  an  apostle  for 
the  good  of  religion  in  their  own  parish.  The  members 
must  make  their  pastors  and  spiritual  directors  feel  that 
they  will  have  their  co-operation  in  every  way  for  the  good 
of  religion  when  sought.  Every  Holy  Name  Society  is  as 
independent  as  each  parish  is  independent.  When  the 
Societies  unite  in  a  diocesan  union,  this  independence  is 
not  lost.  The  union  depends  strictly  upon  the  authority 
of  the  bishop  and  the  diocesan  director  to  whom  the  bishop 
delegates  his  authority.  As  the  bishop  may  make  a  regu- 
lation for  all  the  parishes,  so  he  may  command  through  his 
diocesan  director  all  the  Holy  Name  Societies.  Our  di- 
ocesan unions  do  not  frame  laws;  they  simply  counsel, 
inviting  the  co-operation  of  all  the  local  spiritual  directors. 

6.  It  is  left  to  each  local  director  to  say  how  often  the 
Society  should  approach  the  sacraments  in  a  body.  In 
some  sections  of  the  country  it  is  customary  for  the  Holy 
Name  Society  to  receive  Holy  Communion  once  every 
three  months,  but  in  most  places  the  members  go  once  a 
month  in  a  body.  Individual  members  should  be  en- 
couraged to  go  as  often  as  they  can.  The  second  Sunday 
of  the  month  is  the  regular  Communion  Sunday  for  the 
Society.  This  was  determined  by  Gregory  XIII  in  1580.1 
Holy  Name  men  can  gain  a  plenary  indulgence  by  going  to 
Communion  on  every  second  Sunday. 

7.  The  meetings  can  be  held  at  any  time  during  the 
month,  on  Sunday,  or  week  day  evenings,  that  will  suit  the 
convenience  of  the  greater  number. 

8.  Great  good  has  been  accomplished  by  Holy  Name 
demonstrations.   They  are  at  once  a  public  profession  of 

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faith  and  a  protest  against  profanity,  false  oaths  in  and  out 
of  court,  and  all  immodest  and  indecent  language.  The 
demonstrations  must  vary  according  to  dioceses*  In  some 
places  ten,  twenty,  and  even  thirty  thousand  men  parade 
m  the  episcopal  city.  This  is  not  possible  in  dioceses  where 
the  cities  and  parishes  are  separated  by  great  distances. 
The  Brooklyn  and  Newark  and  Boston  Unions  have  ad- 
mirable arrangements  by  which  the  dioceses  are  divided 
into  a  certain  number  of  sections.  Each  section  or  group 
of  societies  at  the  same  hour  conducts  its  public  demon- 
strations. In  this  way  near-by  small  towns  can  unite  and 
the  place  of  demonstration  may  be  changed  each  year. 
These  demonstrations  have  a  wonderful  effect,  not  only  on 
the  Catholic  population,  but  even  more  wonderful  on  our 
non-Catholic  brethren.  When  we  see  fifty,  sixty,  and 
seventy  thousand  people  gathered  together  for  public  bene- 
diction we  realize  that  we  are  living  again  in  the  ages  of  faith. 

9.  Untold  good  is  being  done  by  establishing  Holy  Name 
Societies  for  boys  and  young  men.  An  ounce  of  preven- 
tion is  worth  a  pound  of  cure.  The  best  way  to  have  no 
profanity  artd  indecent  language  among  men  is  to  prevent 
them  as  boys  and  young  men  from  contracting  the  habit. 
Boys  are  soon  taught  that  profanity  and  obscenity  are  un- 
manly. In  some  places  a  boy  enters  the  Holy  Name 
Society  as  soon  as  he  has  received  his  First  Communion. 

Let  us  take  care  of  our  boys  and  young  men  now  and 
thus  will  we  ensure,  so  much  as  it  depends  on  us,  a  loyal 
Catholic  manhood  in  the  next  generation.  Praised  be 
God  and  blessed  be  His  Adorable  Name  for  all  that  the 
Holy  Name  Society  has  done  for  the  good  of  religion  among 
the  men  of  the  United  States ! 


TKHorsbip  of  tbe  f>ol£  flame1 

"  *7eSUS,  Name  of  wondrous  love  I 
fj  Name  of  all  other  names  above, 
Unto  which  must  every  knee 
Bow  in  deep  humility." 

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v|~\evotion  to  the  Holy  Name  of  Jesus,  the  feast  of 
JLJ  which  very  fittingly  occurs  in  the  first  month  of  the 
year,  is  a'  truly  Franciscan  devotion.  So  great  was  the 
reverence  of  our  Seraphic  Father  for  the  holy  name  that  he 
could  not  bear  to  see  it  exposed  even  to  the  slightest  ma- 
terial profanation.  "Wheresoever,"  he  says  in  his  "In- 
structions to  All  Clerics,"  "the  names  and  written  word3 
of  the  Lord  may  be  found  in  unseemly  places  they  ought  to 
be  collected  and  put  away  in  a  becoming  place."  And 
Thomas  of  Celano  writes :  "Those  who  lived  with  him  will 
remember  how  the  name  of  Jesus  was  the  daily,  nay  the 
continual,  theme  of  his  discourses." 

St.  Bernardino s  Preaching 

The  worship  of  this  adorable  name  was  still  more  widelv 
extended  and  popularized  by  the  preaching  of  the  disciples 
of  St.  Francis.  One  of  the  foremost  of  them,  St.  Bernardine 
of  Siena,  was  not  satisfied  with  preaching  the  holy  name  of 
Jesus  in  the  cities  and  towns  of  Italy,  he  had  the  monogram 
of  Our  Lord,  surrounded  with  rays,  painted  on  little  tablets 
and  advised  all  his  hearers  to  procure  one  of  these  tablets 
for  their  homes.  He  himself  always  wore  one,  and  he  would 
show  it  to  the  people  at  the  end  of  his  sermon,  inviting  the 
congregation  to  bend  the  knee  before  the  holy  picture  in 
honor  of  Jesus.  This  devotion  had  a  great  effect  in  pro- 
ducing reverence,  love,  and  fear  for  the  Saviour  of  mankind. 
When,  in  1427,  Bernardine  was  denounced  to  Pope  Martin 
V  for  having  introduced  "a  profane  and  idolatrous  new 
devotion  by  exposing  the  people  to  the  danger  of  ador- 
ing the  letters  of  the  name  of  Jesus,  and  not  the 
Saviour  Himself,"  the  saint,  accompanied  by  St.  Tohn 
Capistran  and  Blessed  Matthew  of  Girgenti,  pleaded  the 
cause  of  the  Holy  Name  so  well  that  the  Pope  exhorted  him 
to  pursue  his  fruitful  apostolate,  to  teach  the  people  rev- 
erence and  love  for  the  Holy  Name  of  Jesus,  and,  moreover, 
told  him  that  he  might  present  without  fear  to  the  venera- 
tion of  the  faithful  the  representation  of  this  blessed  name. 
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the  Holy  Name  of  Jesus,  so  as  to  leave  no  doubt  as  to  the 
feeling  of  the  Church  for  a  devotion  from  which  she 
gathered  such  precious  fruits.  St.  John  Capistran  carried 
the  banner  of  the  name  of  Jesus,  against  which  so  many 
sacrilegious  attacks  had  been  directed.  Religious  of  all 
Orders,  the  secular  clergy  and  a  large  body  of  the  people 
followed,'  singing  canticles.  Thus  the  holy  name  of  Jesus 
was  blessed,  glorified,  and  extolled  to  the  enthusiastic  delight 
of  every  Christian  heart.  The  memory  of  this  event  was 
perpetuated  later  on  in  the  Order  of  St.  Francis,  by  the 
feast  of  the  Triumph  of  the  Holy  Name  of  Jesus.  This 
feast  was,  by  permission  of  Pope  Innocent  VIII,  estab- 
lished in  the  Franciscan  Order  in  the  year  1530,  arid  ob- 
served on  the  14th  day  of  January.  In  1721  Innocent 
XIII  extended  the  celebration  of  the  feast  to  the  universal 
Church,  and  appointed  it  to  be  kept  on  the  second  Sunday 
after  Epiphany.  In  1863  Pius  IX  approved  the  Litany  of 
the  Holy  Name  of  Jesus,  at  the  request  of  the  general  o^f  the 
Franciscan  Order. 

Next  to  the  devotion  to  Our  Lord's  holy  infancy  the 
worship  of  the  name  of  the  holy  child  has  thus  become  one 
of  the  sweetest  traditions  bequeathed  by  St.  Francis  to  his 
children. 

The  Dominicans  and  the  Holy  Name  Society 

In  the  course  of  time  a  number  of  associations  were 
formed,  having  for  object  the  love  and  honor  of  the  Holy 
Name  of  Jesus.  The  Dominican  Friars  were  especially 
zealous  in  spreading  these  fraternities.  They  were  eventu- 
ally united  into  the  present  Holy  Name  Society,  "  which 
has  since  encircled  the  globe,  developing  a  sturdy  religious 
spirit,  a  deep  love  of  God,  and  an  abiding  reverence  of  the 
name  of  Jesus.  Nowhere  has  the  society  made  more  rapid 
growth  than  here  in  our  own  country.  The  good  it  has 
done  can  be  only  faintly  estimated,  but  it  is  certain  that  the 
Society  is  checking  the  foul  habit  of  profane  and  indecent 
language,  that  it  is  teaching  men  to  mention  with  reverence 
the  name  of  Jesus,  that  it  is  bringing  to  Mass  on'  Sundays 
and  to  the  sacraments  at  regular  intervals,  thousands  of 


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men  who  would  probably  be  negligent  Catholics  were  it 
not  for  the  Society.  In  the  providence  of  God,  it  is,  fur- 
thermore, a  most  potent  factor  in  maintaining  belief  in  the 
Divinity  of  Christ  among  the  men  in  America "  ("Manual 
of  the  Holy  Name  Society"). 

In  many  dioceses  of  the  country  the  Holy  Name  Society 
is  officially  established,  and  in  the  diocese  of  Pittsburg  its 
introduction  has  recently  been  made  obligatory  in  every 
parish.1 

The  author  of  Auxilium  Infitmorum  2  says:  "We  must 
bear  the  office  and  spirit  of  the  Holy  Name  of  Jesus,  which 
means  Saviour. 

"We  must  be  the  saviours  of  one  another,  healing  the 
wounds  of  one  another,  bearing  one  another's  burdens,  and 
we  shall  in  our  measure  be  worthy  not  only  of  the  name  of 
Christt  the  anointed  of  the  Lord,  but  also  of  the  name  of 
Jesus,  Saviour,  Who  went  about  doing  good. 


spiritual  health  ourselves,  lest  we  be  told :  'Physician,  heal 
thyself ! 1  By  lives  of  regularity,  by  regular  prayer,  and 
regular  sacraments ;  by  lives  that  keep  ever  in  touch  with 
God,  that  look  to  God,  that  are  spent  in  His  presence,  and 
are  filled  with  work  done  for  His  cause.  Thus  shall  we 
spread  the  light  of  truth,  and  make  the  force  of  good  ex- 
ample felt :  thus  shall  we  make  a  protest  against  the  disease 
of  sin,  and  reparation  to  the  Sacred  Heart. 

"And  in  our  active  work  for  others,  how  shall  we  heal 
their  wounds? 

"  By  kindness ;  by  always  being  kind  —  kind  in  word, 
kind  in  thought,  kind  in  deed;  never  speaking  scandal, 
never  picking  holes,  covering  every  wound  and  failing  with 
the  clean  linen  of  charity,  that  the  heart  of  mankind  may 
beat  less  heavily,  that  the  world  of  men  may  rejoice  more 
fully  in  God,  its  Saviour,  who  bore  the  name  of  Jesus,  and 
wished  the  spirit  of  that  name  to  be  uppermost  in  the  lives 
of  all.  Each  one  may  ask  himself :  Is  my  life  spiritually 
healthy  and  sound,  vigorous  and  regular  ?    Do  I  go  about 

»  "  Seraphic  Chad  of  Mary." 

*  London  Catholic  Truth  Society  Publication. 


How  are  we  to  heal  others  ? 


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doing  good  by  the  sweet  apostolate  of  kindness,  or  do  I, 
by. want  of  charity,  open  wide  and  make  to  bleed  afresh  the 
wounds  of  my  neighbor  ? 

"My  Lord,  from  this  day  I  take  up  my  cross  and  follow 
Thee !  I  will  look  back  no  more.  Help  me  to  observe 
Thy  new  commandment  —  to  love  my  neighbor  as  Thou 
hast  loved  me." 


Hovena  in  Honor  of  tbe  f>ol£  Hame  of  5cbvlb 

O merciful  Jesus,  Who  didst  in  Thy  early  infancy 
commence  Thy  office  of  Saviour  by  shedding  Thy 
precious  blood  and  assuming  for  us  that  name  which  is 
above  all  names ;  we  thank  Thee  for  this  manifestation  of 
Thy  infinite  love.  We  venerate  Thy  sacred  name,  in  union 
with  the  profound  respect  of  the  angel  who  first  announced 
it  to  the  earth,  and  unite  our  affections  to  the  sentiments 
of  tender  devotion  which  the  adorable  name  of  Jesus  has 
in  all  ages  enkindled  in  the  hearts  of  Thy  saints.  Ani- 
mated with  a  firm  faith  in  Thy  unerring  word,  and  pene- 
trated with  confidence  in  Thy  mercy,  we  now  most  humbly 
remind  Thee  of  the  promise  Thou  hast  made,  that  where 
two  or  three  should  assemble  in  Thy  name,  Thou  Thyself 
wouldst  be  in  the  midst  of  them.  Come,  then,  into  the 
midst  of  us,  most  amiable  Jesus,  for  it  is  in  Thy  sacred 
name  we  are  here  assembled ;  come  into  our  hearts,  that  we 
may  be  governed  by  Thy  holy  spirit ;  -mercifully  grant  us, 
through  that  adorable  name,  which  is  the  joy  of  heaven, 
the  terror  of  hell,  the  consolation  of  the  afflicted,  and  the 
solid  ground  of  our  unlimited  confidence,  all  the  petitions 
we  make  in  this  novena. 

Oh  !  blessed  Mother  of  our  Redeemer  !  who  didst  par- 
ticipate so  sensibly  in  the  sufferings  of  thy  dear  Son  when 
He  shed  His  sacred  blood  and  assumed  for  us  the  name  of 
Jesus,  obtain  for  us,  through  that  adorable  name,  the  favors 
we  petition  in  this  novena.  Beg  also,  that  the  most  ardent 
love  may  imprint  on  our  hearts  that  sacred  name,  that  it 
may  be  always  in  our  minds  and  frequently  on  our  lips ; 
that  it  may  be  our  defense  and  our  refuge  in  the  tempta- 


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tions  and  trials  of  life,  and  our  consolation  and  support  in 
the  hour  of  death.  Amen. 

f n&ulflences  (Brantefc  for  f  nvoMng  tbe  fwfe 
flame  of  Sesus 

I.  Fifty  days,  every  time  any  one  says  to  another: 
Laudetur  Jesus  Christus  ;  or  answers :  Amen,  or,  In  sacuk. 
Praised  be  Jesus  Christ.    For  evermore. 

II.  Twenty-five  days,  every  time  any  one  invokes  the 
most  holy  name  of  Jesus. 

III.  Plenary,  at  the  point  of  death,  to  any  one  who  has 
had  the  devout  practice  of  saluting  and  answering  as  above, 
or  of  invoking  often  the  said  most  holy  name,  provided 
that  he  then  invokes  this  holy  name  at  least  in  his  heart,  if 
he  is  unable  to  do  so  with  his  lips.  —  Clement  XIII,  Sept 
5,  1759. 

INDUXGENCED  EJACULATIONS  IN  HONOR  OF  THE  HOLY  NAME 

My  Jesus,  mercy ! 

Indulgence  of  100  days,  for  each  recital.  —  Pius  LX. 
Sept.  24,  1846. 

My  sweetest  Jesus,  be  not  my  judge,  but  my  Saviour. 

Indulgence  of  50  days,  for  each  recital.  —  Pius  IX, 
Aug.  11,  1851. 

Jesus,  my  God,  I  love  Thee  above  all  things. 

Indulgence  of  50  days,  each  time.  —  Pius  IX,  May  7» 
1854. 

Jesus,  Son  of  David,  have  mercy  on  me  !    (Luke  iii.  38)- 
Indulgence  of  100  days,  once  a  day.  —  Leo  XIII,  Feb. 
27,  1886. 

Devotion  to  tbe  1>ol£  flame 

For  saying :  Glory  be  to  the  Father,  etc.,  and  May  the  holy 
name  of  Jesus  be  infinitely  blessed,  five  times,  the  follow- 
ing indulgences  are  granted  on  the  usual  conditions: 


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i.  Three  hundred  days,  each  time. 

II.  Plenary,  on  the  Sunday  after  the  Epiphany,  if  said 
daily,  to  all  who  visit  a  church  where  the  Feast  of  the  Holy 
Name  is  being  celebrated. 

III.  Plenary,  to  all  who  assist  at  the  annual  requiem  for 
those  who  were  devout  tQ  the  holy  Name.  —  Pius  X,  Nov. 
26,  1906. 

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"Reparation  tot  Blasphemies  Wtterefc 
against  tbe  1>ol£  Hame 

O Jesus,  Son  of  the  living  God,  my  Saviour  and  Re- 
deemer, behold  us  prostrate  at  Thy  feet.  We  beg 
pardon,  and  make  this  act  of  reparation  for  all  the  blas- 
phemies uttered  against  Thy  holy  Name  for  all  the  outrages 
committed  against  Thee  in  the  most  holy  Sacrament  of  the 
Altar,  for  all  irreverence  shown  to  Thy  most  blessed  and 
immaculate  Mother,  and  for  all  the  calumnies  spoken 
against  thy  spouse,  our  holy  Mother,  the  Catholic  Church. 
O  Jesus,  .who  didst  say :  Whatever  you  shall  ask  the  Father 
in  my  Name,  that  I  will  do,  we  pray  and  beseech  Thee  for 
our  brethren  who  are  living  in  danger  of  sin,  that  Thou 
wouldst  preserve  them  from  the  seductions  of  apostasy. 
Save  them  who  stand  over  the  abyss ;  give  them  light  and 
knowledge  of  the  truth,  power  and  strength  in  the  conflict 
against  evil,  and  perseverance  in  faith  and  active  charity. 
And  therefore,  most  merciful  Jesus,  do  we  pray  to  the 
Father  in  Thy  name,  with  whom  Thou  livest  and  reignest 
in  the  unity  of  the  Holy  Spirit,  world  without  end.  Amen. 

Indulgence  of  300  days,  once  a  day.  —  Leo  XIII,  May 
13,  1003- 

INVOCATIONS 

Jesus  and  Mary. 

Indulgence  of  300  days,  each  time.  —  Pius  X,  Oct.  10, 
1004. 

Saviour  of  the  world,  have  mercy  on  us. 
Indulgence  of  50  days,  once  a  day.  —  Leo  XIII.  Feb.  21 
x8*i. 


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0  good 
O  good 


5  76  Vari  us  Devotions 

Ci}irtg*ti}ttt  petitions  in  potior  of  tlje  Sacrrt 
gumanttg  of  @ur  Eoro  3esras  Cfjrist 

Suitable  for  Christmas,  New  Year,  and  the  Feast  of  the 
Holy  Name  of  Jesus. 

Ogood  Jesus !  Word  of  the  Eternal  Father,  convert 
me! 

O  good  Jesus  !  Son  of  Mary,  make  me  her  child ! 
O  good  Jesus  !  my  Master,  teach  me ! 
O  good  Jesus  !  Prince  of  peace,  give  me  peace  ! 
O  good  Jesus  !  my  Refuge,  receive  me  ! 
O  good  Jesus  !  my  Pastor,  feed  my  soul ! 
O  good  Jesus  !  Model  of  patience,  comfort  me ! 
O  good  Jesus  !  my  Redeemer,  save  me  ! 

"  Jesus !  my  God  and  my  All,  possess  me ! 
Jesus  !  the  true  Way,  direct  me  ! 

c_  Jesus  !  eternal  Truth,  instruct  me ! 

O  good  Jesus !  Life  of  the  blessed,  make  me  live  in  Thee  I 
O  good  Jesus  !  my  Support,  strengthen  me  ! 
0  good  Jesus !  my  Justice,  justify  me ! 
O  good  Jesus !  my  Mediator,  reconcile  me  to  Thy  Fa- 
ther ! 

O  good  Jesus  !  Physician  of  my  soul,  heal  me  ! 

O  good  Jesus  !  my  Judge,  absolve  me  ! 

O  good  Jesus  !  my  King,  govern  me  ! 

0  good  Jesus  !  my  Sanctification,  sanctify  me ! 

O  good  Jesus  !  Abyss  of  goodness,  pardon  me  \ 

O  good  Jesus  !  living  Bread  from  heaven,  satiate  me . 

O  good  Jesus  !  the  Father  of  the  prodigal,  receive  me ! 

O  good  Jesus  !  Joy  of  my  soul,  refresh  me  ! 

O  good  Jesus  !  my  Helper,  assist  me  ! 

O  good  Jesus  !  Magnet  of  love,  attract  me  ! 

O  good  Jesus  !  my  Protector,  defend  me  ! 

O  good  Jesus  !  my  Hope,  sustain  me  \ 

O  good  Jesus !  Object  of  my  love,  make  me  love  Thee  „ 

O  good  Jesus  !  Fountain  of  life,  cleanse  me  ! 

O  good  Jesus !  my  Propitiation,  purify  me ! 

O  good  Jesus !  my  last  End,  let  me  obtain  Thee ! 

O  good  Jesus  !  my  Glory,  glorify  me.  Amen. 


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Jesus,  hear  my  prayer ! 
Jesus,  graciously  hear  me. 

Let  us  pray 

OLord  Jesus  Christ,  Who  hast  said,  Ask  and  you  shall 
receive,  seek  and  you  shall  find,  knock  and  it  shall  be 
opened  unto  you  /  mercifully  attend  to  our  supplication,  and 
grant  us  the  gift  of  Thy  divine  charity,  that  we  may  ever 
love  Thee  with  our  whole  heart,  and  never  desist  from 
Thy  praise:  Who  livest  and  reignest  one  God,  world 
without  end.  Amen. 

O  Lord,  give  us  a  perpetual  fear  as  well  as  love  of  Thy 
holy  name,  for  Thou  never  ceasest  to  govern  those  whon> 
thou  foundest  upon  the  solidity  of  Thy  love. 

O  God',  Who  didst  appoint  Thine  only  begotten  Son 
Saviour  of  mankind,  and  didst  command  that  He  should  be 
called  Jesus ;  mercifully  grant  that  we  may  enjoy  the  visioa 
of  Him  in  heaven,  Whose  holy  name  we  venerate  on  earth. 
Through  the  same  Christ  our  Lord.  Amen. 

pragcr  In  gonor  of  tije  fftast  Jgolg,  tijr  Most  fttoorable 
Name  oi  Jesus 

f  \  good  Jesus !  O  most  tender  Jesus !  O  most 
sweet  Jesus  !  O  Jesus,  Son  of  Mary  the  Virgin, 
full  of  mercy  and  kindness !  O  sweet  Jesus,  accord- 
ing to  Thy  great  mercy,  have  pity  on  me !  O  most 
merciful  Jesus,  I  entreat  Thee  by  that  precious  blood 
of  Thine  which  Thou  didst  will  to  pour  forth  for 
sinners,  to  wash  away  all  my  iniquities,  and  to  look 
upon  me,  poor  and  unworthy  as  I  am,  asking  humbly 
pardon  of  Thee,  and  invoking  this  holy  name  of  Jesus. 
O  name  of  Jesus,  sweet  name  !  Name  of  Jesus,  name 
of  joy !  Name  of  Jesus,  name  of  strength !  Nay. 
what  meaneth  the  name  of  Jesus  but  Saviour? 
Wherefore,  O  Jesus,  by  Thine  own  holy  name,  be  to 


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me  Jesus,  and  save  me.  Suffer  me  not  to  be  lost  — 
me,  whom  Thou  didst  create  out  of  nothing.  0  good 
Jesus,  let  not  my  iniquity  destroy  what  Thy  almighty 
goodness  made.  0  sweet  Jesus,  recognize  what  is 
Thine  own;  and  wipe  away  from  me  what  is  not  of 
Thee !  O  most  kind  Jesus,  have  pity  on  me  while  it 
is  the  time  of  pity,  and  condemn  me  not  when  it  is  the 
time  of  judgment.  The  dead  shall  not  praise  Thee, 
Lord  Jesus,  nor  all  those  who  go  down  into  hell.  0 
most  loving  Jesus !  O  Jesus  most  longed  for  by  Thine 
own !  O  most  gentle  Jesus !  Jesus,  Jesus,  Jesus,  let 
me  enter  into  the  number  of  Thine  elect.  0  Jesus, 
salvation  of  those  who  believe  in  Thee;  Jesus,  con- 
solation of  those  who  fly- to  Thee.  Jesus,  Son  of 
Mary  the  Virgin,  pour  into  me  grace,  wisdom,  charity, 
chastity,  and  humility,  that  I  may  be  able  perfectly 
to  love  Thee,  to  praise  Thee,  to  enjoy  Thee,  to  serve 
Thee,  and  to  glory  in  Thee,  together  with  all  those 
who  invoke  Thy  name,  which  is  Jesus.  Amen. 

Indulgence  of  ioo  days,  once  a  day.  —  Pius  IX, 
Nov.  26,  1876. 

Stager  "  Wow  3«$us  " 

*1~Vivine  Jesus,  incarnate  Son  of  God,  Who  for  our 
JLJ  salvation  didst  vouchsafe  to  be  born  in  a  stable,  to 
pass  Thy  life  in  poverty,  trials,  and  misery,  and  to  die 
amid  the  sufferings  of  the  cross,  I  entreat  Thee,  say  to 
Thy  divine  Father  at  the  hour  of  my  death:  Father, 
forgive  him;  say  to  Thy  beloved  Mother :  Behold  thy  Son; 
say  to  my  soul :  This  day  thou  shalt  be  with  Me  in  paradise. 
My  God,  my  God,  forsake  me  not  in  that  hour.  /  thirst; 
yes,  my  God,  my  soul  thirsts  after  Thee,  Who  art  the  foun- 
tain of  living  waters.  My  life  passes  like  a  shadow ;  yet  a 
little  while,  and  all  will  be  consummated.  Wherefore,  0 
my  adorable  Saviour !  from  this  moment,  for  all  eternity, 


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into  Thy  hands  I  commend  my  spirit.  Lord  Jesus,  receive 
my  soul.  Amen. 

His  Holiness,  Pope  Pius  IX,  by  a  decree  of  the  Sacred 
Congregation  of  Indulgences,  June  10,  1856,  confirmed  an 
indulgence  of  three  hundred  days,  to  be  gained  by  all  the 
faithful  every  time  that  they  shall  say  this  prayer  with 
contrite  heart  and  devotion. 

Xtttle  ©ffice  of  tbe  flbost  ftols  iRame 
of  Jesus 1 

Bi>  dftatutlnum  ASatin* 

Bit    nomen    Domini  /T)ay  the  name  of  the 

benedictum  in  saecu-  «"  *  Lord  be  blessed  for- 

la.    Amen.  ever.  Amen. 

V.  Domine,  labia  mea  V.  O  Lord,  Thou  wilt 

aperies.  open  my  lips. 

R.  Et  os  meum  an-  R.  And    my  mouth 

nuntiabit  laudem  Tuam.  shall  declare  Thy  praise. 

V.  Deus,  in  adjutori-  V.  Incline    unto  my 

urn  meum  intende.  aid,  O  God. 

R.  Domine,  ad  adju-  R.  O  Lord,  make  haste 

vandum  me  festina.  to  help  me. 

Gloria  Patri,  etc.    Al-  Glory  be  to  the  Fa- 

leluia.  ther,  etc.  Alleluia. 

From  Septuagesima  to  Easter,  instead  of  Alleluia 
is  said: 

Laus  Tibi,  Domine,  Rex  Praise  be  to  Thee,  O 
seternae  glorias.  Lord,  King  of  everlasting 

glory. 


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HYMNUS 

esu  dulcis  memoria 
Dans  vera  cordis  gaudia, 
Sed  super  mel  et  omnia 
Ejus  dulcis  praesentia. 


ANTIPHONA 

umiliavit  semetip- 
sum  Dominus  Jesus 
factus  obediens  usque  ad 
mortem,  mortem  autem 
crucis;  propter  quod  et 
Deus  exaltavit  Ilium,  et 
donavit  Illi  nomen  quod 
est  super  omne  nomen; 
ut  in  nomine  Jesu  omne 
genu  flectatur,  coelestium, 
terrestrium,  et  infer- 
norum. 


V.  Omnis  terra  adoret 
Te  Deus  et  psallat  Tibi. 

R.  Psalmum  dicat  no- 
mini  Tuo,  Domine  Jesu. 


HYMN 

he  memory  sweet  of 
Jesus'  name 
True  joy  gives  to  the 
breast, 
But  far  above  all  honied 
sweets 
Is  His  dear  presence 
blest. 

ANTHEM 

he  Lord  Jesus  hum- 
bled Himself,  becom- 
ing obedient  unto  death, 
even  the  death  of  the 
cross :  wherefore  God 
hath  also  exalted  Him, 
and  hath  given  Him  a 
name  which  is  above 
every  name :  that  in  the 
name  of  Jesus  every  knee 
may  bow,  of  things  in 
heaven,  of  things  on  the 
earth,  and  of  things  under 
the  earth. 

F.  Let  all  the  earth 
adore  Thee  and  sing  to 
Thee,  O  God. 

R.  Let  them  sing  a 
psalm  unto  Thy  name, 
O  Lord  Jesus. 


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Oremus  Let  us  pray 

^J^Ieus,  qui  gloriosissi-  f  \  God,  Who  hast  made 
A-J  mum  nomen  Domini         the    most  glorious 

nostri  Jesu  Christi,  uni-  name    of   Thine  only- 

geniti  Filii  Tui,  fecisti  begotten  Son,  Our  Lord 

fidelibus    Tuis     summo  Jesus  Christ,  lovely  unto 

suavitatis   affectu   ama-  all  Thy  faithful  for  its  per- 

bile,  et  malignis  spiriti-  feet  sweetness,  but  to  the 

bus    tremendum    atque  evil  spirits  terrible  and 

terribile;    concede   pro-  greatly    to    be  feared; 

pitius,  ut  omnes  qui  hoc  mercifully  grant  that  all 

nomen  Jesu  devote  vene-  who   devoutly  venerate 

rantur  in  terris,  sanctae  this   name,  Jesus,  may 

consolationis  dulcedinem  in  this  present  life  taste 

in  praesenti  percipiant,  et  the   sweetness   of  holy 

in  futuro  gaudium  exul-  comfort,  and  in  the  life 

tationis  et  interminabilis  to  come  obtain  the  joys 

jubilationis  obtineant  in  of  heavenly  gladness  and 

ccelis.    Per  eundem  Do-  jubilation   without  end. 

minum   nostrum    Jesum  Through  the  same  Lord 

Christum,  etc.  Jesus  Christ,  etc. 

3to  iPrtmatn  tyximt 

f^frr    nomen    Domini  {T)ay  the  name  of  the 

benedictum  ;n  saecula  *  ■  *  Lord  be  blessed  for- 

Amen.  ever.  Amen. 

V.  Deus    in    adjuto-  V.  Incline   unto  my 

rium,  etc.  aid,  etc. 
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HYMNTJS  HYMN 

canitur  suavius,  tuneful  song,  no 

r*-fi  r*-&  pleasant  sound, 

Auditur  nil  jucundius,  No  fancy  ever  won 

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Nil  cogitatur  dulcius         Upon  the  senses  like  the 

name 

Quam  Jesus  Dei  films.  Of  God's  beloved  Son. 

ANTIPHONA  ANTHEM 

"T^vUMTLiAViT    seme  tip-  *P^e  humbled  Himself, 
sum,  etc.,  cum  or  a-  r-"-b  etc.,  and  the  prayer 
lione  ut  supra.  as  above. 

<3to  Gerttam  time 

rr    nomen    Domini  {T)ay  the  name  of  the 

^3  benedictum   in  sae-  h^-s  Lord  be  blessed  for- 

cula.    Amen.  ever.  Amen. 

V.  Deus  in  adjutorium,  V.  Incline    unto  my 

etc.  aid,  etc. 

HYMNUS  HYMN 

esu,  spes  pcenitentibus,  Wesus,  the  contrite  sin- 
J  ner'shope, 
Quam  pius  es  petentibus  ?      To  suppliants  how  kind? 
Quam  bonus  Te  quaerenti-  How  good  art  Thou  to 

bus  ?  them  that  seek  ? 

Sed  quid  invenientibus  ?        But  what  to  them  that 

find? 

ANTIPHONA  ANTHEM 

*"pv  umiliavit,  etc.,  cum  *~p^E  humbled  Himself, 
r*-t  oratione  ut  supra.      «-■-&  etc.,  and  t/ie  prayer 
as  above.  % 
SUi  $eitam  £eit 

Bit    nomen    Domini  {T)ay  the  name  of  the 
benedictum   in   sae-  *  *  *  Lord  be  blessed  for- 
cula.    Amen.  ever.  Amen. 


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V.  Deus  in  adjuto-  V.  Incline  unto  my 
rium,  etc.  aid,  etc. 


HYMNUS 

esu,  dulcedo  cordium, 

Fons  vivus,  lumen  men- 
tium, 

Excedens  omne  gaudium, 
Et  omne  desiderium. 


HYMN 

*7esus,  Thou  sweetness 
e)  of  all  hearts, 
Thou  living  spring  of 
light, 

So  far  exceeding  all  desire, 
All  joys  of  sense  or  sight. 


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ANTTPHONA  ANTHEM 

*F^UMiLiAViT,  etc.,  cum  *f^E  humbled  Himself, 
r*-6  oratione  ut  supra.      «-■-&  etc.   With  prayer  as 
above. 


Eto  Efonatn  Koiw 

it    nomen    Domini  #T)ay  the  name  of  the 

benedictuminsaecula.  Lord  be  blessed  for- 

Amen.  ever.  Amen. 

V.  Deus    in    adjuto-  V.  Incline    unto  my 

rium,  etc.  aid,  etc. 


HYMNUS 

EC  lingua  valet  dicere, 

Nec  littera  exprimere, 
Expertus  potest  credere 

Quid  sit  Jesum  diligere. 


HYMN 

o  tongue  can  tell,  no 
pen  can  write, 
How  sweet  it  is  to  love 
Our  sweetest  Lord;  but 
hearts  that  try 
Full  well  that  sweetness 
orove. 


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Various  Devotions 


ANTIPHONA  ANTHEM 

umiliavit,  etc.,  cum  *T^E  humbled  Himself, 

oratione  ut  supra.  r*-G  etc.,  and  the  prayer 

as  above. 

Uespcra*  Fespers 

Sit    nomen    Domini  fX^AY  the  name  of  the 

benedictum  in  sae-  *****  Lord  be  blessed  for- 

cula.    Amen.  ever.  Amen. 

V.  Deus    in    adjuto-      V.  Incline    unto  my 

rium,  etc.  aid,  etc. 


HYMNUS 

esu,  Rex  admirabilis, 

Et  triumphator  nobiUs, 
Dulcedo  ineffabilis, 

Totus  desiderabiUs. 


HYMN 

esus,  Thou  king  most 

wonderful ; 
Thou  conqueror  divine ; 
Sweetness  unspeakable, 
that  wins 
All   loving   hearts  to 
Thine. 


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3 


ANTIPHONA  ANTHEM 

umiliavit,  etc.,  cum  humbled  Himself, 

oratione  ut  supra.  etc.,  and  the  prayer 
as  above. 

Eto  Cotnpletortum  Compline 

it    nomen    Domini  |X|AY  the  name  of  the 

benedictum  in  saecula.  *  ■  *  Lord  be  blessed  for- 

Amen.  ever.  Amen. 

V.  Converte  nos,  Deus,  V.  Convert  us,  O  God, 

salutaris  noster.  our  Saviour. 


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R.  Et  averte  iram  R.  And  turn  away  Thy 
Tuam  a  nobis.  wrath  from  us. 

V.  Deus  in  adjuto-  V.  Incline  unto  my 
rium,  etc.  aid,  etc. 


HYMNUS  HYMN 

/T^ane  nobiscum,  Do-  tay  with  us,  Lord,  and 
«"^»  mine,    ,  ^3  round  our  souls 

Et  nos  illustra  lumine,  Still  shed  Thy  radiance 

bright ; 

Pulsa  mentis  caligine,   '    O  chase  the  shadows,  and 

rejoice 

Mundum  replens  duke-      The  world  with  Thy 
dine.  sweet  light. 


ANTIPHONA 

UMiLiAViT,  etc.,  cum 
1  oratione  ut  supra. 


Commendatio 


AS  horas  canon  icas 
cum  devotione 
Dixi,  pie  Jesu,Tui  ratione; 
Ut  sis  memor  mei  mortis 

in  agone, 
Tecum  et  congaudeam  in 
coeli  regione.  Amen. 


ANTHEM 

TpvE  humbled  Himself 
r*-6  etc.,  and  the  prayer 
as  above. 

Offering  of  the  Foregoing 
Office 

hese  vows  I  breathe, 
with  lowliest  mind, 
My  Jesus  sweet,  to  Thee, 
And  pray  that  in  my  part- 
ing hour 
Thou  wouldst  remember 
me, 

And  take  me  to  Thy  king- 
dom bright, 
Thy  glorious  reign  to 
see.  Amen. 


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f>gmn6  and  pealms  in  f)onot  of  tbe  ttsost 
1>oIe  Hame  of  Jesiw 

HYMN 

Jesu  Dulcis  Memoria 

Jesu  dulcis  memoria,        *7esus  !  the  very  thought 
<J  of  Thee 

Dans  vera  cordi  gaudia :      With  sweetness  fills  my 

breast ; 

Sed  super  mel  et  omnia,      But  sweeter  far  Thy  face 

to  see, 

Ejus  dulcis  praesentia.      And  in  Thy  presence 

rest. 

Nil  canitur  suavius,  Nor  voice  can  sing,  nor 

heart  can  frame, 
Nil  auditur  jucundius,       Nor  can  the  memory 

find, 

Nil  cogitatur  dulcius,         A  sweeter  sound  than  Thy 

blest  name, 

Quam  Jesu  Dei  Filius.        O  Saviour  of  lhankind  ! 

Jesu  spes  pcenitentibus,      O  hope  of  every  contrite 

heart ! 

Quam  pius  es  petenti-      O  joy  of  all  the  meek  ! 
bus ! 

Quam  bonus  te  quseren-  To  those  who  fall,  how 
tibus  !  kind  thou  art ! 

Sed  quid  invenientibus  J      How  good  to  those  who 

seek ! 

Nec  lingua  valet  dicere      But  what  to  those  who 

find?   Ah!  this 
Nec  littera  exprimere :       Nor  tongue  nor  pen  can 

show: 

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Exper-tus  potest  credere,     The  love  of  Jesus  —  what 

it  is, 

Quid  sit  Jesum  diligere.      None   but   His  lov'd 

ones  know. 

Sis,  Jesu,  •nostrum  gau-  Jesus !   our  only  joy  be 
dium,  Thou, 
Qui  es  futurum  prae-      As  Thou  our  prize  wilt 
mium :  be ; 

Sit  nostra  in  te  gloria,       Jesus  !  be  Thou  our  glory 

now 

Per  cuncta  semper  sae-     And  through  eternity, 
cula. 

Amen.  Amen. 

Psalms  whose  initial  letters  (in  Latin?  compose  the  most 
'holy  name  of  Jesus. 


Ant.  In  nomine  Jesu.  Ant.  In  the  name  of 
Jesus. 

Ps.  99  Ps.  99 

3ubilate    Deo    omnis  QfiNG  joyfully  to  God: 

terra ;  servite  Domino  all  the  earth :  serve 

in  laetitia.  ye  the  Lord  with  gladness. 

Introite   in  conspectu  Come   in    before  His 

ejus:  in  exultatione.  presence  with  exceeding 

great  joy. 

Sciote,  quoniam  Domi-  Know  ye  that  the  Lord, 

nus  ipse  est  Deus:  ipse  He  is  God:  He  made  us, 

fecit  nos,  et  non  ipsi  nos.  and  not  we  ourselves. 

Populos  ejus,  et  oves  We  are  His  people,  and 

pascuae  ejus :  introite  por-  the  sheep  of  His  pasture : 

tas  ejus  in  confessione,  go  ye  into  His  gates  with 


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Various  Devotions 


atria  ejus  in  hymnis; 
confitemini  illi. 

Laudate  nomen  ejus, 
quoniam  suavis  est  Domi- 
nus,  in  aeternum  miseri- 
cordia  ejus:  et  usque  in 
generationem  et  genera- 
tionem  Veritas  ejus. 

Gloria  Patri,  et  Filio, 
etc. 

Ant.  In  nomine  Jesu 
omne  genuflectatur  cceles- 
tium,  terrestrium,  et  infer- 
norum. 


praise,  into  His  courts 
with  hymns,  and  give 
glory  to  Him. 

Praise  ye  His  name,  for 
the  Lord  is  sweet;  His 
mercy  endure'th  forever, 
and  His  truth  to  genera- 
tion and  generation. 

Glory  be  to  the  Father, 
etc. 

Ant.  At  the  name  of 
Jesus  let  every  knee  bend 
in  heaven,  on  earth,  and  in 
hell. 


Ant.  Ego  autem  in  Do-  Ant.  But  I  will  rejoice 
mino  gaudebo.  in  the  Lord. 


Ps.  19 

I^Txaudiat  te  Dominus 
in  die  tribulationis : 
protegat  te  nomen  Dei 
Jacob. 

Mittat  tibi  auxilium  de 
sancto:  et  de  Sion  tue- 
atur  te. 

Memor  sit  omnis  sacri- 
ficii  tui:  et  holocaustum 
tuum  pingue  fiat. 

Tribuat  tibi  secundum 


Ps.  19 

/T\ay  the  Lord  hear 
«"  *  thee  in  the  day  of 
tribulation :  may  the 
name  of  the  God  of  Jacob 
protect  thee. 

May  He  send  thee  help 
from  the  sanctuary:  and 
defend  thee  out  of  Sion. 

May  He  be  mindful  of 
all  thy  sacrifices:  and 
may  thy  whole  burnt- 
offering  be  made  fat. 

May  He  give  thee  ac- 


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cor  tuum:  et  omne  con- 
silium tuum  confirmet. 

Laetabimur  in  salutari 
tuo:  et  in  nomine  Dei 
nostri  magnificabimur. 

Impleat  Dominus  om- 
nes  petitiones  tuas :  nunc 
cognovi,  quoniam,  salvum 
fecit  Dominus,  Christum 
suum. 

Exaudiet  ilium  de  cceli 
sancto  suo:  in  potestati- 
bus  salus  dexterae  ejus. 

Hi  in  curribus,  et  hi  in 
equis:  nos  autem  in 
nomine  Domini  Dei  nos- 
tri invocabimus. 

Ipsi  obligati  sunt,  et 
ceciderunt :  nos  autem 
surreximus,  et  erecti 
sumus. 

Domine,  salvum  fac 
regem :  et  exaudi  nos  in 
die,  qua  invocaverimus  te. 

Gloria  Patri,  etc. 

Ant.  Ego  autem  in 
Domino  gaudebo,  et  exul- 
tabo  in  Deo  Jesu  meo. 


cording  to  thy  own  heart ; 
and  confirm  all  thy  coun- 
sels. 

We  will  rejoice  in  thy 
salvation:  and  in  the 
name  of  our  God  we  shall 
be  exalted. 

The  Lord  fulfil  all  thy 
petitions:  now  have  I 
known  that  the  Lord  hath 
saved  His  anointed. 

He  will  hear  him  from 
His  holy  heaven :  the  sal- 
vation of  his  right  hand 
is  in  powers. 

Some  trust  in  chariots, 
and  some  in  horses:  but 
we  will  call  upon  the  name 
of  the  Lord  our  God. 

They  are  bound,  and 
have  fallen:  but  we  are 
risen,  and  are  set  upright. 

O  Lord,  save  the  king : 
and  hear  us  in  the  day  that 
we  shall  call  upon  thee. 

Glory  be  to  the  Father \ 
etc. 

Ant.  But  I  will  rejoice 
in  the  Lord,  and  I  will 
exult  in  Jesus  my  God. 


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Various  Devotions 


Ant.  Sanctum  et  ter- 
ribile  nomen  ejus. 

Ps.  II 


alvum  rae  fac,  Do- 
1  mine,  quoniam  defeat 


sanctus:  quoniam  dimin- 
nutae  sunt  veritates  a  filiis 
hominum. 

Vana  locuti  sunt  unus- 
quisque  ad  proximum 
suum:  labia  dolosa  in 
corde,  et  corde  locuti  sunt. 

Disperdat  Dominus  uni- 
versa  labia  dolosa :  et  lin- 
guam  magniloquam. 

Qui  dixerunt;  linguam 
nostram  magnificabimus, 
labia  nostra  a  nobis  sunt : 
quis  noster  Dominus  est  ? 

Propter  miseriam  in- 
opum,  et  gemitum  pau- 
perum,  nunc  exsurgam, 
dicit  Dominus. 

Ponam  in  salutari : 
fiducialiter  agam  in  eo. 

Eloquia  Domini  eloquia 
casta,  argentum  igne  ex- 
aminatum,  probatum 


Ant.  Holy  and  terrible 
is  His  name. 

Ps.  II 

Save  me,  O  Lord,  for 
there  is  now  no  saint : 
truths  are  decayed  from 
among  the  children  of 
men. 

They  have  spoken  vain 
things  every  one  to  his 
neighbor:  with  deceitful 
lips,  and  with  a  double 
heart,  have  they  spoken. 

May  the  Lord  destroy 
all  deceitful  lips,  and  the 
tongue  that  speaketh 
proud  things. 

Who  have  said :  we  will 
magnify  our  tongue:  our 
lips  are  our  own ;  who  is 
Lord  over  us? 

By  reason  of  the  misery 
of  the  needy,  and  the 
groans  of  the  poor,  now 
will  I  arise,  saith  the  Lord. 

I  will  set  him  in  safety: 
I  will  deal  confidently  in 
his  regard.  , 

The  words  of  the  Lord 
are  pure  words :  as  silver 
tried  by  the  fire,  purged 


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S9i 


terras,  purgatum  septu- 
plum. 

Tu,  Domine,  servabis 
nos,  et  custodies  nos  a 
generatione  hac  in  aeter- 
num. 

In  circuitu  impii  am- 
bulant :  secundum  alti- 
tudinem  tuam  multipli- 
casti  filios  hominum. 

Gloria  Patri,  etc. 

Ant.  Sanctum  et  terri- 
bile  nomen  ejus:  initium 
sapientiae  timor  Domini. 


from  the  earth,  refined 
seven  times. 

Thou,  O  Lord,  wilt 
preserve  us  and  keep  us 
from  this  generation  for- 
ever. 

The  wicked  walk  round 
about:  according  to  thy 
highness,  Thou  hast  multi- 
plied the  children  of  men. 

Glory  be  to  the  Father, 
etc. 

Ant.  Holy  and  terrible 
is  His  name:  the  fear  of 
the  Lord  is  the  beginning 
of  wisdom. 


Ant.  Vocabis 
ejus  Jesum. 


nomen     Ant.  Thou  shalt  call 
His  name  Jesus. 


Ps.  12 

squequo,  x  Domine, 
oblivisceris  me  in 
finem  ?  Usquequo  aver- 
tis  faciem  tuam  a  me? 

Quamdiu  ponam  consi- 
lia  in  anima  mea,  dolorem 
in  corde  meo  per  diem? 


Usquequo  exaltabitur 
uiimicus  meus  super  me  ? 


PS.  12 

ow  long,  O  Lord,  wilt 
Thou  forget  me  unto 
the  end  ?  How  long  dost 
Thou  turn  away  Thy  face 
from  me? 

How  long  shall  I  take 
counsels  in  my  soul,  sor- 
row in  my  heart  all  the 
day? 

How  long  shall  my 
enemy  be  exalted  over 


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Various  Devotions 


Respice,  et  exaudi  me, 
Domine  Deus  meus. 

Illumina  oculos  meos, 
ne  unquam  obdormiam  in 
morte;  ne  quando  dicat 
inimicus  meus:  prevalui 
adversus  eum. 

Qui  tribulant  me,  ex- 
ultabunt,  si  motus  fuero; 
ego  autem  in  misericordia 
tua  speravi. 

Exultabit  cor  meum  in 
salutari  tuo :  cantabo 
Domino,  qui  bona  tri- 
buit  mihi,  et  psallam 
nomini  Domini  altis- 
simi. 

Gloria  Patri,  etc. 

Ant.  Vocabis  nomen 
ejus  Jesum:  Ipse  enim 
salvum  faciet  populum 
juum  a  peccatis  eorum. 


me  ?   Consider,  and  hear 
me,  O  Lord,  my  God. 

Enlighten  my  eyes,  that 
I  never  sleep  in  death: 
lest  at  any  time  my  enemy 
say:  I  have  prevailed 
against  him. 

They  that  trouble  me 
will  rejoice  when  I  am 
moved :  but  I  have  trusted 
in  Thy  mercy. 

My  heart  shall  rejoice  in  - 
Thy  salvation :  I  will  sing 
to  the  Lord,  Who  giveth 
me  good  things:  yea,  I 
will  sing  to  the  name  of 
the  Lord  the  most  high. 

Glory  be  to  the  Father, 
etc. 

Ant.  Thou  shalt  call 
His  name  Jesus:  for  he 
shall  save  His  people  from 
their  sins. 


Ant.  Sitivit  anima  mea.     Ant.  My    soul  hath 
thirsted. 


Ps.  128  Ps.  128 

S-fiPE    expugnaverunt  /"\ften  have  they  fought 

me  a  juventute  mea :  against  me  from  my 

dicat  nunc  Israel.  youth :  let  Israel  now  say. 

Saepe  expugnaverunt  me  Often  have  they  fought 

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a  juventute  mea:  etenim 
non  potuerunt  mihi. 

Supra  dorsum  meum 
fabricaverunt  peccatores: 
proldngaverunt  iniquita- 
tem  suam. 

Dominus  justus  con- 
cidit  cervices  peccatorum : 
confundantur,  et  conver- 
tantur  retrorsum  omnes, 
qui  oderunt  Sion. 

Fiant  sicut  fcenum  tec- 
torum,  quod  priusquam 
evellatur,  exaruit. 

De  quo  non  implevit 
manum  suam,  qui  metit: 
et  sinum  suum,  qui  mani- 
pulos  colligit. 

Et  non  dixerunt,  qui 
praeteribant :  Benedictio 
Domini  super  vos:  bene- 
diximus  vobis  in  nomine 
Domini. 

Gloria  Patri,  etc. 

Ant.  Sitivit  anima  mea 
ad  nomen  sanctum  tuum, 
Domine. 


against  me  from  my 
youth:  but  they  could  not 
prevail  over  me. 

The  wicked  have 
wrought  upon  my  back: 
they  have  lengthened  their 
iniquity. 

The  Lord  who  is  just 
will  cut  the  necks  of  sin- 
ners :  let  them  all  be  con- 
founded and  turned  back 
who  hate  Sion. 

Let  them  be  as  grass 
upon  the  tops  of  houses 
which  withereth  before  it 
be  plucked  up:  where- 
with the  mower  filleth  not 
his  hand;  nor  he  that 
gathereth  sheaves,  his 
bosom. 

And  they  that  passed 
by  have  not  said:  The 
blessing  of  the  Lord  be 
upon  you:  we  have 
blessed  you  in  the  name 
of  the  Lord. 

Glory  be  to  the  Father, 
etc. 

Ant.  My  soul  hath 
thirsted  for  Thy  holy 
name,  O  Lord. 


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HYMN 

Jesu  Rex  Admirabilis 

esu  rex  admirabilis,  jesus  !    king  most 

wonderful ! 

Et  triumphator  nobilis,        Thou   Conqueror  re- 
nowned ! 

Dulcedo  ineffabilis,  Thou  sweetness  most  in- 

effable ! 

Totus  desiderabilis.  In  Whom  all  joys  are 

found ! 

Quando  cor  nostrum,  vi-  When  once  Thou  visitest 

sitas,  the  heart, 

Tunc  lucet  ei  Veritas ;  Then  truth  begins  to 

shine ; 

Mundi   vilescit   vanitas,  Then    earthly  vanities 

depart, 

Et  intus  fervet  charitas.        Then     kindles  love 

divine. 

Jesu  dulcedo  cordium,       O  Jesus !    light  of  all 

below ! 

Fons  vivus,  lumen  men-     Thou  fount  of  life  and 
tium,  fire !  ' 

Excedens  omne  gaudium,  Surpassing  all  the  joys 

we  know, 

Et  omne  desiderium.  All  that  we  can  desire. 

Jesum  omnes  agnoscite,     May  every  heart  confess 

Thy  name, 

Amorem  ejus  poscite ;  And  ever  Thee  adore  : 

Jesum  ardenter  quaerite,  And  seeking  Thee,  itself 

inflame 

Quaerendo  inardescite.  To  seek  Thee  more  and 

more. 

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Te  nostra,  Jesu,  vox,  sonet,  Thee  may  our  tongues 

forever  bless; 

Nostrite  mores  exprimant ;     Thee  may  we  love  alone ; 

Te  corda  nostra  diligant  And  ever  in  our  lives  ex- 
press 

Et  nunc,  et  in  perpetuum.     The  image  of  Thine  own. 
Amen. 

V.  Sit  nomen  Domini  V.  Blessed  be  the  name 
benedictum.  of  the  Lord. 

R.  Ex  hoc  nunc,  et  R.  From  henceforth 
usque  in  saeculum.  now  and  for  evermore. 

Or  emus  Let  us  pray 

*1^eus,  qui  unigenitum  f^V  God,  Who  didst  ap- 
JLr  Filimn  ttium  con-  point  thine  only-be- 
stituisti  humani  generis  gotten  Son  Saviour  of 
salvatorem,  et  Jesum  vo-  mankind,  and  didst  com- 
cari  jussisti :  concede  pro-  mand  that  He  should  be 
pitius;  ut  cujus  sanctum  called  Jesus;  mercifully 
nomen  veneramur  in  ter-  grant  that  we  may  enjoy 
ris,  ejus  quoque  aspectu  the  vision  of  Him  in 
perfruamur  in  ccelis.  Per  heaven,  Whose  holy  name 
eumdem  Christum  Do-  we  venerate  on  earth, 
minum  nostrum.  Through  the  same  Christ 

our  Lord. 

Amen.  Amen. 

The  Sovereign  Pontiff,  Pius  VII,  by  a  rescript  of 
the  S.  Congr.  of  Indulgences,  June  13,  181 5,  granted 
to  all  the  faithful,  every  time  that  they  shall  recite, 
with  at  least  contrite  heart  and  devotion,  these  psalms, 
hymns,  antiphons,  and  prayers:  1.  An  indulgence  of 
7  years  and  7  quarantines.  2.  A  plenary  indulgent 
once  a  month,  to  any  one  who  shall  recite  them  every 


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Various  Devotions 


day  for  a  month,  on  any  day,  when,  after  confession 
and  communion,  he  shall  pray  for  the  intention  of  the 
Sovereign  Pontiff.  3.  A  plenary  indulgence  on  the 
feast  of  the  most  holy  name  of  Jesus  (the  second 
Sunday  after  Epiphany),  to  all  those,  who,  having 
recited  them  frequently  in  the  course  of  the  year,  be- 
ing truly  penitent,  after  confession  and  communion, 
shall  pray  for  the  intention  of  the  Sovereign  Pontiff. 

The  same  Pope,  Pius  VII,  by  another  rescript  of 
the  same  S.  Congr.,  Nov.  13,  1821,  added:  a  plenary 
indulgence  on  the  feast  of  the  Circumcision  of  Our 
Lord  Jesus  Christ,  Jan.  1,  and  on  that  of  Jesus  of 
Nazareth,  Oct.  23,  for  those  who,  being  truly  penitent, 
after  confession  and  communion,  shaU  pray  devoutly 
for  some  time  for  the  intention  of  his  Holiness,  pro- 
vided that  they  have  the  pious  practice  of  reciting 
these  psalms,  hymns,  antiphons,  and  prayers,  every 
day,  for  a  month.  # 


3be  Divine  prateea 

An  Act  of  Reparation  for  Profane  Language 

Blessed  be  God. 
Blessed  be  His  holy  name. 
Blessed  be  Jesus  Christ,  true  God  and  true  man. 
Blessed  be  the  name  of  Jesus. 
Blessed  be  His  most  sacred  Heart. 
Blessed  be  Jesus  in  the  Most  Holy  Sacrament  of 
the  Altar. 

Blessed  be  the  great  Mother  of  God,  Mary  most 
holy. 

Blessed  be  her  holy  and  immaculate  conception. 
Blessed  be  the  name  of  Mary,  virgin  and  mother. 
Blessed  be  God  in  His  angels  and  in  His  saints. 


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Indulgence  of  i  year,  each  time ;  of  2  years,  when 
said  publicly  after  Mass  or  Benediction.  —  Pius  VII, 
July  23,  1801 ;  Pius  IX,  Aug.  8,  1847 ;  Leo  XIII, 
Feb.  2,  1897. 

Reparation  to  tfte  Jgolg  Name  of  3esus 

hen  we  recall  the  blasphemies  which  ever  have 
been,  and  are  now  more  than  ever,  uttered 
against  the  holy  and  saving  name  of  Jesus,  it  would 
seem  unnecessary  to  suggest  any  form  of  reparation 
to  those  who  love  Our  Lord,  and  who  are  animated 
with  zeal  for  His  glory.  Nevertheless,  even  among 
such,  a  certain  negligence  will  insinuate  itself  which, 
if  not  guarded  against,  will  become  habitual,  until  at 
length  a  coldness  will  gradually  and  almost  impercep- 
tibly take  possession  of  hearts  that  once  were  loving 
and  devoted.  Let  us  suffer  no  occasion  to  pass  of 
making  reparation  to  that  sacred  name,  for  in  doing 
so  we  shall  console  the  Sacred  Heart. 

act  of  Reparation  to  tfje  Mast  $olg  Name  of  3tzu& 

esus,  admirable  above  all  names,  holiest  of 
all  that  are  holy,  and  sweeter  than  that  of  all 
names  most  beloved  by  men ;  I  offer  Thee  the  praise, 
adoration,  love,  and  every  kind  of  homage  that  has 
ever  been  offered  Thee  in  heaven  or  upon  earth,  all 
that  is  now  rendered  Thee,  and  will  be  rendered 
Thee  throughout  eternity,  in  reparation  for  the  blas- 
phemies and  the  insults  Thou  receivest  from  the  im- 
pious. I  offer  Thee  the  love  with  which  faithful  and 
consecrated  souls  constantly  pronounce  Thee  with 
their  lips  and  in  their  heart,  the  innocence  with  which 
little  children  lisp  Thee,  and  the  trusting  confidence 


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with  which  dying  Christians  invoke  Thee  with  their 
last  sigh.  I  offer  Thee,  above  all,  the  tender  love  and 
reverence  with  which  Mary  and  Joseph  pronounced 
that  adorable  name  when  they  spoke  to  Thee  on 
earth,  and  finally,  the  profound  veneration  with 
which  the  Archangel  Gabriel  uttered  it,  when  he  an- 
nounced at  Nazareth  the  mystery  of  the  Incarnation. 
I  desire  to  honor  that  holy  name  all  the  days  of  my 
life,  and  to  praise  it  throughout  eternity.  I  will  in- 
voke it  in  my  temptations,  in  my  sorrows  and  dis- 
couragements, and  if  ever  I  hear  it  profaned  or  treated 
with  levity,  I  will  make  acts  of  loving  reparation  in 
my  heart,  and  if  possible  with  my  Hps. 

Sweet  Name  of  Jesus,  be  Thou  loved,  praised,  and 
glorified  forever  and  ever.  Amen.1 

Aspirations  to  tfje  $oIg  Name  in  Reparation  Cor 
filaspfjetmes 

1.  *7esus  ! 

2.  e)  Jesus,  my  Lord,  my  God,  and  my  All  f 

3.  Praised  be  Jesus  Christ  forever. 

4.  Blessed  be  the  name  of  Jesus. 

5.  Blessed  be  Jesus  in  the  Most  Holy  Sacrament 
of  the  Altar. 

6.  Jesus,  have  mercy  on  us. 

7.  Sweet  name  of  Jesus,  may  all  poor  sinners 
call  upon  Thee,  and  so  find  mercy. 

8.  Most  holy  name  of  Jesus,  be  Thou  the  comfort 
and  the  strength  of  those  who  are  in  their  agony. 

9.  I  praise  and  iove  Thee,  dearest  Lord,  for  in 
Thy  name  is  our  salvation. 

10.  Hail,  Jesus,  King  of  heaven  and  earth,  hallowed 
by  Thy  name,  Thy  kingdom  come ! 

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11.  O  bone  Jesus,  esto  mihi  Jesuf 

O  good  Jesus,  be  to  me  Jesus ! 
O  merciful  Jesus,  be  to  us  all  a  Jesus,  a  Saviour ! 

12.  Hail,  Jesus,  joy  of  angels  and  of  saints,  I  adore 
and  bless  Thy  holy  name,  and  pray  that  it  may  be 
known  and  loved  throughout  the  world. 

13.  I  praise  and  love  Thee,  dearest  Lord;  holy  is 
Thy  name. 

14.  Holy,  holy,  holy,  is  the  sacred  name  of  Jesus, 
the  Saviour  of  the  world  ! 

Jesus !  Mary ! 


INVOCATION  OF  THE  HOLY  NAME  OF  JESUS  TOGETHER 
WITH  THE  BLESSED  NAME  OF  MARY 

Jesus!  Mary! 

Indulgence  of  300  days,  every  time.  —  Pius  X, 
Oct.  10,  1904. 

&fje  psalter  of  3wus 
PART  I 

LI  T  the  name  of  Jesus  let  every  knee  bow  of  those  that 
are  in  heaven,  on  earth,  and  under  the  earth ;  and 
let  every  tongue  confess  that  Our  Lord  Jesus  Christ  is  in 
the  glory  of  God  the  Father. 


First  Petition 


Have  mercy  on  us. 


J7esus,  Jesus,  Jesus, 

*)  Jesus,  Jesus,  Jesus, 

Jesus,  Jesus,  Jesus, 

Jesus,  have  mercy  on  us,  O  God  of  compassion,  and  for- 
give the  many  and  great  offenses  we  have  committed  in  Thy 
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600  Various  Devotions 

Many  have  been  the  follies  of  our  lives  and  great  are  the 
miseries  we  have  deserved  for  our  ingratitude. 

Have  mercy  on  us,  dear  Jesus,  for  we  are  weak ;  0  Lord, 
heal  us  who  are  unable  to  help  ourselves. 

Deliver  us  from  setting  our  hearts  upon  any  of  Thy  crea- 
tures, which  may  divert  our  eyes  from  a  continual  looking 
up  to  Thee. 

Grant  us  grace  henceforth,  for  the  love  of  Thee,  to  hate 
sin,  and,  out  of  a  just  esteem  of  Thee,  to  despise  all  worldly 
vanities. 

Have  mercy  on  all  sinners,  Jesus,  we  beseech  Thee ;  turn 
their  vices  into  virtues,  and  making  them  true  observers 
of  Thy  law,  and  sincere  lovers  of  Thee,  bring  them  to  bliss 
in  everlasting  glory. 

Have  mercy  also  on  the  souls  in  purgatory,  for  Thy 
bitter  Passion,  we  beseech  Thee,  and  for  Thy  glorious 
name,  Jesus. 

0  Blessed  Trinity,  one  eternal  God,  have  mercy  on  us. 
Our  Father, 'etc.    Hail  Mary,  etc.    Glory  be  to  the 
Father,  etc.1 

Second  Petition 

esus,  Jesus,  Jesus,  1 
Jesus,  Jesus,  Jesus,  -  Help  us. 
Jesus,  Jesus,  Jesus,  | 
Jesus,  help  us  to  overcome  all  temptations  to  sin,  and  the 
malice  of  our  ghostly  enemy. 

Help  us  to  spend  our  time  in  virtuous  actions,  and  in 
?uch  labors  as  are  acceptable  to  Thee. 

To  render  our  hearts  enamored  of  virtue,  and  inflamed 
with  a  strong  desire  of  Thy  glorious  presence. 

Help  us  to  deserve  and  keep  a  good  name,  by  a  peaceful 
and  pious  living  to  Thy  honor,  O  Jesus,  our  own  comfort, 
and  the  benefit  of  others. 
Have  mercy,  etc. 

Our  Father,  etc.  Hail  Mary,  etc.  Glory  be  to  the 
Father,  etc. 

'Have  mercy,  etc.;  O  Blessed  Trinity,  etc.;  Our  Father,  etc 
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Third  Petition 

*7esus,  Jesus,  Jesus,  1 

fj  Jesus,  Jesus,  Jesus,    Strengthen  us. 

Jesus,  Jesus,  Jesus,  J 

Jesus,  strengthen  us  in  soul  and  body,  to  please  Thee  in 
executing  such  works  of  mercy  as  may  bring  us  to  ever- 
lasting joy  and  felicity. 

Grant  us  a  firm  purpose,  most  merciful  Saviour,  to 
amend  our  lives  and  atone  for  the  years  past. 

Those  years  which  we  have  misspent  to  Thy  displeasure, 
in  vain  or  wicked  thoughts,  words,  deeds,  and  evil  customs. 

Make  our  hearts  obedient  to  Thy  will,  and  ready  for  Thy 
love,  to  perform  every  work  of  mercy. 

Grant  us  the  gifts  of  the  Holy  Ghost,  which,  through  a 
virtuous  life,  and  a  devout  frequenting  of  Thy  most  holy 
sacraments,  may  at  length  bring' us  to  Thy  heavenly  king- 
dom. 

Have  mercy,  etc. 

Our  Father,  etc.  Hail  Mary,  etc.  Glory  be  to  the 
Father,  etc.  * 


Fourth  Petition 
-  Comfort  us. 


*7esus,  Jesus,  Jesus, 

tf)  Jesus,  Jesus,  Jesus, 

Jesus,  Jesus,  Jesus, 

Jesus,  comfort  us,  and  grant  us  grace  to  place  our  chief, 
our  only  joy  and  felicity  in  Thee. 

Send  us  heavenly  meditations,  spiritual  sweetnesses 
and  fervent  desires  of  Thy  glory ;  till  our  souls  with  the 
contemplation  of  heaven,  where  we  shall  everlastingly 
dwell  with  Thee. 

Bring  often  to  our  rememorance  Thine  unspeakable 
goodness,  Thy  gifts,  and  the  great  mercy  which  Thou 
hast  shown  us. 

And  when  Thou  bringest  to  our  minds  the  sad  remem- 
brance of  our  sins,  whereby  we  have  so  ungratefully  of- 
fended Thee, 

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by  the  spirit  of  perfect  repentance,  which  may  cleanse  away 
our  guilt,  and  prepare  us  for  Thy  kingdom. 
Have  mercy,  etc. 

Our  Father,  etc.  Hail  Mary,  etc.  Glory  be  to  the 
Father,  etc. 

Fifth  Petition 

^7esus,  Jesus,  Jesus,  ) 

(j  Jesus,  Jesus,  Jesus,  )•  Make  us  constant. 

Jesus,  Jesus,  Jesus,  J 

Jesus,  make  us  constant  in  faith,  hope,  and  charity ;  give 
us  perseverance  in  all  virtues,  and  a  resolution  never  to 
offend  Thee. 

Let  the  memory  of  Thy  Passion,  and  of  those  bitter  pains 
Thou  didst  suffer  for  us,  strengthen  our  patience,  and  sup- 
port us  in  all  tribulation  and  adversity. 

Let  us  always  hold  fast  the  doctrines  of  the  Catholic 
Church,  and  render  us  diligent  frequenters  of  all  holy  duties. 

Let  no  false  delight  of  this  deceitful  world  blind  us,  no 
evil  temptation  or  fraud  of  the  devil  shake  our  hearts, 

Those  hearts,  which  have  forever  set  up  their  rest  in 
Thee,  and  resolved  to  undervalue  all  for  Thy  eternal  re- 
ward. 

Have  mercy,  etc. 

Our  Lord  Jesus  Christ  humbled  Himself,  being  made 
obedient  unto  death,  even  the  death  of  the  cross. 

Hear  these  our  petitions,  O  most  merciful  Saviour,  and 
grant  us  Thy  grace  so  frequently  to  repeat  and  consider 
them,  that  they  may  prove  easy  steps  whereby  our  souls 
may  ascend  to  the  knowledge,  love,  and  performance  of 
our  duty  to  Thee  and  our  neighbor,  through  the  whole 
course  of  our  lives. 

R.  Amen. 

Our  Father,  etc.   Hail  Mary,  etc.  Creed. 


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At  the  name  of  Jesus,  etc. 

Sixth  Petition 

2Ei^t\Ji^l  feUI'l  Enlighten  us  with  spiritual  wis- 
Jesus,  Jesus,  Jesus,       ,  * 
>us,  Jesus,  Jesus,  f 
Jesus,  enlighten  us  with  spiritual  wisdom,  that  we  may 
know  Thy  goodness,  and  all  those  things  which  are  most 
acceptable  to  Thee. 

Grant  us  a  clear  apprehension  of  our  only  good,  and  dis- 
cretion to  order  our  lives  according  to  it. 

Grant  that  we  may  wisely  proceed  from  virtue  to  virtue, 
until  at  length  we  arrive  at  the  clear  vision  of  Thy  glorious 
majesty. 

Permit  us  not,  dear  Lord,  to  return  to  those  sins  for  which 
we  have  sorrowed,  and  from  which  we  have  been  cleansed 
by  confession. 

Grant  us  grace  to  benefit  the  souls  of  others,  by  our  good 
example,  and  to  assist  those  by  good  counsel  whom  Thou 
hast  confided  to  our  care. 

Have  mercy,  etc. 

Our  Father,  etc.  Hail  Mary,  etc.  Glory  be  to  the 
Father,  etc. 

Seventh  Petition 
esus,  Jesus,  Jesus,  | 

Jesus,  Jesus,  Jesus,  j-  Grant  us  grace  to  fear  Thee. 
Jesus,  Jesus,  Jesus,  J 
Jesus,  grant  us  grace  inwardly  to  fear  Thee,  and  to  avoid 
all  occasions  of  offending  Thee. 

Let  the  threats  of  the  torments  which  are  to  fall  on 
sinners,  the  fear  of  losing  Thy  love  and  Thy  heavenly  in- 
heritance, always  keep  us  in  awe. 

Let  us  not  dare  to  remain  in  sin,  but  return  soon  to  re- 
pentance, lest,  through  Thine  anger,  the  dreadful  sentence 
of  endless  death  and  damnation  fall  upon  us. 


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Let  the  powerful  intercession  of  Thy  blessed  Mother,  and 
all  Thy  saints,  but  above  all,  Thine  own  merits  and 
mercy,  O  my  Saviour,  ever  be  between  Thine  avenging 
justice  and  our  poor  souls. 

Enable  us,  O  my  God,  to  work  out  our  salvation  with 
fear  and  trembling,  and  let  the  apprehension  of  Thy  secret 
judgments  render  us  more  humble  and  diligent  supplicants 
at  the  throne  of  Thy  grace. 

Have  mercy,  etc. 

Our  Father,  etc.  Hail  Mary,  etc.  Glory  be  to  the 
Father,  etc. 

Eighth  Petition 

*7esus,  Jesus,  Jesus,  1 

Jesus,  Jesus,  Jesus,  [  Grant  us  grace  to  love  Thee. 
Jesus,  Jesus,  Jesus,  j 

Jesus,  grant  us  grace  truly  to  love  Thee,  for  Thine  infi- 
nite goodness,  and  those  excessive  bounties  we  have  re- 
ceived, and  hope  forever  to  receive,  from  Thee. 

Let  the  remembrance  of  Thy  goodness  and  patience 
conquer  the  malice  and  wretched  inclinations  of  our  per- 
verse nature. 

Let  the  consideration  of  Thy  many  deliverances,  Thy 
frequent  calls,  and  continual  assistance  in  the  ways  of  life 
make  us  ashamed  of  our  ingratitude. 

And  what  dost  Thou  require  of  us  for  all  Thy  mercies,  or 
by  them,  but  to  love  Thee  ?  and  why  dost  Thou  require  it, 
but  because  Thou  art  our  only  good  ? 

O  dear  Lord,  our  whole  life  shall  be  nothing  but  a  desire 
of  Thee  and  because  we  indeed  love  Thee,  we  will  most 
diligently  keep  Thy  commandments. 

Have  mercy,  etc. 

Our  Father,  etc.  Hail  Mary,  etc.  Glory  be  to  the 
Father-  etc. 

Ninth  Petition 


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Jesus,  Jesus,  Jesus, 
Jesus,  grant  us  grace  always  to  remember  our  death. 


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and  the  great  account  we  are  then  to  give;  tkat  so  our 
souls,  being  always  well  disposed,  may  depart  out  of  this 
world  in  Thy  grace. 

Then  by  the  holy  intercession  of  Thy  blessed  Mother, 
and  the  assistance  of  the  glorious  St.  Michael,  deliver  us 
from  the  enemy  of  our  souls :  and  do  thou,  our  good  angel, 
we  beseech  thee,  help  us  at  that  most  important  hour. 

Then,  dear  Jesus,  remember  Thy  mercy  and  turn  not 
Thy  most  amiable  face  away  from  us,  because  of  our  of- 
fenses. 

Secure  us  against  the  terrors  of  that  day,  by  causing  us 
to  die  daily  to  earthly  things,  and  to  have  our  conversation 
continually  in  heaven. 

Let  the  remembrance  of  Thy  death  teach  us  to  esteem 
our  lives,  and  the  memory  of  Thy  resurrection  encourage 
us  to  descend  cheerfully  into  the  grave. 

Have  mercy,  etc. 

Our  Father,  etc.  Hail  Mary,  etc.  Glory  be  to  the 
Father,  etc. 

Tenth  Petition 

esus,  Jesus,  Jesus,  1 
Jesus,  Jesus,  Jesus,  I  Send  us  here  our  purgatory. 
Jesus,  Jesus  Jesus,  J 
Jesus,  send  us  here  our  purgatory,  and  so  prevent  the 
torments  of  that  cleansing  fire  which  awaits  those  souls 
in  the  next  world  that  have  not  been  sufficiently  cleansed 
in  this. 

Vouchsafe  to  grant  us  those  merciful  crosses  and  afflic- 
tions which  Thou  seest  necessary  for  taking  off  our  affec- 
tions from  all  things  here  below. 

Since  none  can  see  Thee  who  love  anything  which  is  not 
for  Thy  sake,  suffer  not  our  hearts  to  find  any  rest  here 
but  in  sighing  after  Thee. 

Too  bitter,  alas !  will  be  the  anguish  of  a  soul  which  is 
separated  from  Thee,  which  desires,  but  can  not  come  to 
Thee,  being  bound  with  the  heavy  chains  of  sin. 

Here  then,  O  my  Saviour,  keep  us  continually  mortified 
to  this  world,  that  being  purified  thoroughly  by  the  fire 


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of  Thy  love,  we  may  immediately  pass  from  hence  into 
Thine  everlasting  possession. 

Have  mercy,  etc.    Our  Lord  Jesus,  etc. 

Hear  these,  etc.    Our  Father,  etc. 

Hail  Mary,  etc.  Creed. 


brings  us  into  contact  with  them,  we  beseech  Thee,  by  the 
sanctity  of  Thy  conversation  among  sinners,  to  defend  us 
and  preserve  us  from  being  overcome  by  any  temptations 
to  mortal  sin. 

Cause  us,  O  blessed  Lord,  to  remember  always  with 
dread  that  Thou  art  present  and  will  take  an  account  of 
jill  our  words  and  actions,  and  judge  us  according  to  them. 

Repress  in  us,  dear  Jesus,  all  inordinate  affection  for  the 
pleasures  of  taste  and  of  sense,  and  grant  us  grace  to  avoid 
all  such  as  would  excite  the  fire  of  these  unhappy  appetites. 

Thy  power  defend,  Thy  wisdom  direct,  Thy  fatherly 
pity  chastise  us  and  make  us  live  so  here  among  men  that 
we  may  be  fit  for  the  conversation  of  angels  hereafter. 

Have  mercy  on  all  sinners,  Jesus,  we  beseech  Thee,  turn 
their  vices  into  virtues,  and  making  them  true  observers 
of  Thy  law,  and  sincere  lovers  of  Thee,  bring  them  to  bliss  in 
everlasting  glory. 

Have  mercy  also  on  the  souls  in  purgatory,  for  Thy  bitter 
Passion,  we  beseech  Thee,  and  for  Thy  glorious  name, 
Jesus. 

O  Blessed  Trinity,  one  eternal  God,  have  mercy  on  us. 
Our  Father,  etc.    Hail  Mary,  etc.    Glory  be  f  the 
Father,  etc- 


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At  the  name  of  Jesus,  etc. 


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Grant  us  grace  to  call  on  Thee 
for  help. 


*7esus,  Jesus,  Jesus, 

fj  Jesus,  Jesus,  Jesus, 

Jesus,  Jesus,  Jesus,  J 

Jesus,  grant  us  grace  in  all  our  necessities  to  call  on  Thee 
for  help,  faithfully  remembering  Thy  death  and  resurrec- 
tion for  us. 

Wilt  Thou  be  deaf  to  our  cries,  Who  wouldst  lay  down 
Thy  life  for  our  ransom  ?  or  canst  Thou  not  save  us,  Who 
couldst  take  it  up  again  for  our  crown  ? 

Whom  have  we  in  heaven  but  Thee,  O  dear  Jesus,  Whose 
blessed  mouth  has  pronounced  :  "  Call  on  Me  in  the  day  of 
trouble  and  I  will  deliver  thee  "  ? 

Thou  art  our  sure  rock  of  defense  against  all  sorts  of 
enemies ;  Thou  art  our  ready  grace  able  to  strengthen  us 
in  every  good  work. 

.Therefore  in  all  our  sufferings,  in  all  our  weakness  and 
temptations,  we  will  confidently  call  on  Thee ;  hear  us,  O 
Jesus,  and  when  Thou  nearest,  have  mercy. 

Have  mercy,  etc. 

Our  Father,  etc.  Hail  Mary,  etc.  Glory  be  to  the 
Father,  etc. 

Thirteenth  Petition 
HTesus,  Jesus,  Jesus,  ] 

e)  Jesus,  Jesus,  Jesus,  [  Make  us  persevere  in  virtue. 
Jesus,  Jesus,  Jesus,  J 

Jesus,  make  us  persevere  in  virtue  and  a  good  life,  and 
never  relinquish  Thy  service,  till  Thou  bringest  us  to  our 
reward  in  Thy  kingdom.  In  all  pious  customs  and  holy 
duties,  in  our  daily  and  necessary  employments,  continue 
and  strengthen,  O  Lord,  both  our  souls  and  bodies. 

Is  our  life  anything  but  a  pilgrimage  on  earth  toward 
the  new  Jerusalem,  to  which  he  that  sits  down,  or  turns 
out  of  the  way,  can  never  arrive  ?  O  Jesus,  make  us  always 
consider,  through  how  much  pain,  and  how  little  pleasure, 
Thou  didst  press  on  to  a  bitter  death,  that  being  the  way  to 
a  glorious  resurrection. 


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Make  us.  O  dear  Redeemer,  seriously  weigh  those  severe 
words  of  Thine :  "  He  only  that  perseveres  to  the  end  shall 
be  saved." 

Have  mercy,  etc. 

Our  Father,  etc.  Hail  Mary,  etc.  Glory  be  to  the 
Father,  etc. 

\  Fourteenth  Petition 


Grant  us  grace  to  fix  our  minds 
on  Thee. 


^esus,  Jesus,  Jesus, 

J  Jesus,  Jesus,  Jesus, 

Jesus,  Jesus,  Jesus, 

Jesus,  grant  us  grace  to  fix  our  minds  on  Thee,  especially 
in  time  of  prayer,  when  we  directly  converse  with  Thee. 

Stop  the  fancies  of  our  wandering  heads,  and  the  desires 
of  our  unstable  hearts ;  suppress  the  power  of  our  spiritual 
enemies  who  endeavor  to  draw  our  minds  from  heavenly 
thoughts  to  many  vain  imaginations. 

So  shall  we,  with  joy  and  gratitude,  look  on  Thee  as  our 
'  deliverer  from  all  the  evils  we  have  escaped,  and  as  our 
benefactor  for  all  the  good  we  have  received  or  can  hope  for. 

We  shall  see  that  Thou  Thyself  art  our  only  good,  and 
that  all  other  things  are  but  means  ordained  by  Thee  to 
make  us  fix  our  minds  on  Thee,  to  make  us  love  Thee  more 
and  more,  and,  by  loving  Thee,  to  be  eternally  happy. 

O  beloved  of  our  souls,  take  up  all  our  thoughts  here, 
that  our  eyes,  abstaining  from  all  worldly  vanities,  may 
become  worthy  to  behold  Thee  face  to  face  in  Thy  glory 
forever. 

Have  mercy,  etc. 

Our  Father,  etc.  Hail  Mary,  etc.  Glory  be  to  the 
Father,  etc. 

Fifteenth  Petition 

*7esus,  Jesus,  Jesus,  1  Grant  us  grace  to  order  our 
J  Jesus,  Jesus,  Jesus,  !•  lives  toward  our  eternal  wel- 
Jesus,  Jesus,  Jesus,      J  fare. 

Jesus,  grant  us  grace  to  order  our  lives  toward  our  eternal 
welfare,  heartily  intending  and  wisely  designing  all  the 
operations  of  our  souls  and  bodies  for  obtaining  the  reward 
of  Thine  infinite  bliss  and  eternal  feiicitv. 


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For  what  else  is  this  world  but  a  school  to  cultivate  souls 
and  fit  them  for  the  other  world?  And  how  are  they  to 
be  fitted  but  by  an  eager  desire  of  enjoying  God,  their  only 
end?  Break  our  froward  spirits,  Q  Jesus;  make  us 
humble  and  obedient ;  grant  us  grace  ro  depart  hence  with 
contempt  of  this  world  and  hearts  filled  with  joy  at  oui 
going  to  Thee. 

Let  the  memory  of  Thy  passion  make  us  cheerfully  un- 
dergo all  temptations  and  sufferings  here  for  Thy  love,  whilst 
our  souls  breathe  after  that  blissful  life  and  immortal  glory 
which  Thou  hast  prepared  in  heaven  for  Thy  servants. 

O  Jesus,  let  us  frequently  and  attentively  consider,  that 
whatsoever  we  gain,  if  we  lose  Thee,  all  is  lost ;  and  what- 
soever we  lose,  if  we  gain  Thee,  all  is  gained. 

Have  mercy  on  all  sinners,  Jesus,  we  beseech  Thee,  turn 
their  vices  into  virtues,  and  making  them  true  observers  of 
Thy  law  and  sincere  lovers  of  Thee,  bring  them  to  bliss  in 
everlasting  glory. 

Have  mercy  also  on  the  souls  in  purgatory  for  Thy 
bitter  Passion,  we  beseech  Thee,  and  for  Thy  glorious  name, 
Jesus.  O  Blessed  Trinity,  one  eternal  God,  have  mercy 
on  us. 

Our  Lord  Jesus  Christ  humbled  Himself,  becoming 
obedient  unto  death,  even  the  death  of  the  cross  (Phil.  ii.  8). 

Hear  these  our  petitions,  O  most  merciful  Saviour,  and 
grant  us  Thy  grace  so  frequently  to  repeat  and  consider 
them,  that  they  may  prove  easy  steps  whereby  our  souls 
may  ascend  to  the  knowledge,  love,  and  performance  of  our 
duty  to  Thee  and  our  neighbor  through  the  whole  course  of 
our  lives. 

R.  Amen. 

Our  Father,  etc.    Hail  Mary,  etc.  Creed. 

Aspiration  to  3tzw,  mg  JFrienU 

By  Ven.  Claude  de  la  Colonibiere>  S.J. 

O jesus  !    You  are  my  true  Friend,  my  only  Friend. 
You  take  a  part  in  all  my  misfortunes,  You  take  them 
on  Yourself ;  You  know  how  to  change  them  into  blessings 


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You  listen  to  me  with  the  greatest  kindness  when  I  relatt 
my  troubles  to  You,  and  You  have  always  balm  to  pour  on 
my  wounds.  I  find  You  everywhere.  You  never  go  away  ! 
If  I  have  to  change  my  dwelling,  I  find  You  there  wherever 
I  go.  You  are  never  weary  of  listening  to  me.  You  are 
never  tired  of  doing  me  good.  I  am  certain  of  being  be- 
loved by  You  if  I  love  You ;  my  goods  are  nothing  to  You, 
and  by  bestowing  Yours  on  me  You  never  grow  poor ;  how- 
ever miserable  I  may  be,  no  one  more  noble  or  holier  can 
come  between  You  and  me  and  deprive  me  of  Your  friend- 
ship ;  and  Death,  which  tears  us  away  from  all  other 
friends,  will  unite  me  forever  to  You.  All  the  humilia- 
tions attached  to  old  age,  or  to  the  loss  of  honor,  will  never 
detach  You  from  me ;  on  the  contrary,  I  shall  never  enjoy 
You  more  fully,  and  You  will  never  be  closer  to  me  than 
when  everything  seems  to  conspire  against  me,  to  over- 
whelm me,  and  to  cast  me  down. 

You  bear  with  all  my  faults  with  extreme  patience,  and 
even  my  want  of  fidelity  and  my  ingratitude  do  not  wound 
You  to  such  a  degree  as  to  make  You  unwilling  to  receive 
me  back  when  I  return  to  You,  or  to  come  to  me  wken  I 
call  on  You.  0  Jesus  !  grant  that  I  may  die  praising  You, 
that  I  may  die  for  the  ldve  of  You.  Amen. 

Co  tije  Solg  Name  of  3t»va 

O jesus,  sweet  Jesus,  O  Jesus  divine, 
My  life  and  my  death  unto  Thee  I  resign : 
Every  action  of  mine  shall  Thy  patronage  claim; 
For  whatever  I  do  shall  be  done  in  Thy  Name. 

If  I  walk,  sweetest  Jesus  my  footsteps  shall  guide ; 
If  I  sit,  dearest  Jesus  shall  be  by  my  sid£ ; 
And  the  greatest  of  joys  I  shall  deem  it  to  be, 
In  the  night-time  to  watch,  O  my  Jesus,  with  Thee. 

When,  with  sleep  overcome,  my  eyelids  shall  close, 
Still  breathing  Thy  love  will  I  take  my  repose ; 
And  when  using  my  pen  it  shall  be  my  delight 
The  adorable  Name  of  my  Jesus  to  write. 


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If  I  pray,  sweetest  Jesus  my  words  shall  prepare; 
When  fatigued,  to  my  Jesus  I'll  offer  my  care ; 
For  however  with  sorrow  or  labor  oppress'd,  ■ 
In  the  love  of  my  Jesus  I'll  seek  for  my  rest. 

When  sick,  my  physician  sweet  Jesus  shall  be, 
And  for  comfort  I'll  turn,  O  my  Jesus,  to  Thee ; 
In  Thy  bosom,  O  Jesus,  I  trust  I  shall  die ; 
With  confidence  there  I  shall  breathe  my  last  sigh. 

And  when  the  cold  turf  shall  be  laid  over  me, 
Thy  name  and  Thy  cross  shall  my  epitaph  be. 

—  Leaflets. 

ft  Batlg  ©blatton  to  testis 

/  |'nnpARn?  Jesus !  divine  model  of  that  perfection  to 
*Jr^t  which  all  Christians  should  aspire,  I  will  endeavor 
this  day,  after  Thy  example,  to  be  mild,  humble,  chaste, 
zealous,  patient,  charitable,  and  resigned.  Incline  my 
heart,  O  Lord !  to  keep  Thy  commandments.  I  am  re- 
solved to  watch  over  myself  with  the  greatest  diligence  and 
circumspection,  and  to  live  soberly,  justly,  and  piously  for 
the  time  to  come.  I  will  place  a  guard  on  my  mouth,  and 
a  gate  of  prudence  before  my  lips,  that  I  may  not  offend 
with  my  tongue.  I  will  turn  away  my  eyes,  that  they  may 
not  see  vanity ;  and  I  will  be  particularly  attentive  not  to 
relapse  this  day  into  my  accustomed  failings,  but  to  struggle 
against  them,  and,  with  Thy  gracious  assistance,  correct 
them.  Enlighten  my  mind,  O  Lord,  purify  my  heart,  and 
guide  my  steps,  that  I  may  pass  all  my  life  in  Thy  divine 
service.  Amen. 

•Ell  for  3exu* 

f>(  ood  Lord  !  I  ask  that  this  short  day 
\G)  Be  spent  for  Thee  and  Thine ; 
Beloved  !  Grant  its  every  hour 

May  reach  Thy  Heart  Divine. 
Let  not  my  foolish  love  of  praise 

Rob  work  or  prayer  from  Thee. 
Jesus  !    From  pride,  from  self,  from  sin, 

May  this  one  day  be  free.   Leaflets 


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ffirtoatfon  to  tfje  $olg  ^Ta«u  of  3m» 

If  we  are  in  affliction,  let  us  invoke  Jesus,  and  He  wiD 
console  us.  If  we  are  tempted,  let  us  invoke  Jesus,  and 
He  will  give  us  strength  to  withstand  all  our  enemies.  If, 
lastly,  we  are  in  aridity,  and  are  cold  in  divine  love,  let  us 
invoke  Jesus,  and  He  will  inflame  our  hearts.  Happy  are 
they  who  have  this  most  tender  and  holy  name  always  on 
their  lips  !  A  name  of  peace,  a  name  of  hope,  a  name  of 
salvation,  and  a  name  of  love. 

ince,  then,  O  my  Jesus !  Thou  art  the  Saviour 
J^J7  Who  hast  given  Thy  blood  and  Thy  life  for  me,  I 
pray  Thee  to  write  Thy  adorable  name  on  my  poor  heart; 
so  that,  having  it  always  there  imprinted  by  love,  I  may  also 
have  it  ever  on  my  lips,  by  invoking  it  in  all  my  necessi- 
ties. If  the  devil  tempts  me,  Thy  name  will  give  me  strength 
to  resist  him ;  if  I  lose  confidence,  Thy  name  will  animate 
me  to  hope ;  if  I  am  in  affliction,  Thy  name  will  comfort 
me  by  reminding  me  of  all  Thou  didst  endure  for  me.  If  I 
find  myself  cold  in  Thy  love,  Thy  name  will  inflame  me  by 
reminding  me  of  the  love  Thou  hast  shown  me.  If  I  have 
hitherto  fallen  into  so  many  sins,  it  is  because  I  did  not 
call  on  Thee ;  from  henceforth  Thy  name  shall  be  my  de- 
fense, my  refuge,  my  hope,  my  only  consolation,  my  only 
love.  Thus  do  I  hope  to  live,  and  so  do  I  hope  to  die, 
having  Thy  name  always  on  my  lips. 

Most  holy  Virgin,  obtain  for  me  the  grace  of  invoking 
the  name  of  thy  Son  Jesus  in  all  my  necessities  together 
with  thine  own,  my  Mother  Mary;  but  let  me  invoke 
them  always  with  confidence  and  love.  O  my  beloved 
Jesus  !  O  Mary,  my  beloved  Lady  !  give  me  the  grace  to 
suffer  and  to  die  for  love  of  you.  I  will  be  no  longer  mine 
own,  but  altogether  yours;  yours  in  life,  and  yours  in 
death,  when  I  hope  by  your  help  to  expire  saying,  Jesus 
and  Mary,  help  me;  Jesus  and  Mary,  I  recommend 
myself  to  you ;  Jesus  and  Mary,  I  love  you,  and  I  deliver 
up  to  you  my  whole  soul. 

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Sanctify  to  Thyself,  O  my  Lord,  the  hearts  of  Thy 
priests,  that,  by  the  merits  of  Thy  sacred  humanity, 
they  may  become  living  images  of  Thee,  children  of  Mary, 
and  full  of  the  fire  of  the  Holy  Ghost,  that  they  may  guard 
Thy  house,  and  defend  Thy  glory,  and  that  through  their 
ministry  the  face  of  the  earth  may  be  renewed,  and  they 
may  save  those  souls  which  have  cost  Thee  all  Thy  blood. 
Amen. 

Queen  of  apostles,  pray  thy  Son,  the  Lord  of  the  har- 
vest, to  send  laborers  into  His  harvest,  and  to  spare  His 
people.  —Leaflets. 


Co  tfje  Most  &tottt  ffamt  of  3esus 

ost  sweet,  most  amiable  Jesus,  how  great  and  holy 
is  Thy  name  —  a  name  full  of  delight,' a  name  of 
good  hope  —  a  name  that  comforts  the  saint  and  imparts 
strength  to  the  sinner  !  What  else  is  the  name  of  Jesus  but 
Saviour?  Therefore,  Jesus,  for  Thine  own  sake  be  to  me 
Jesus.  Good  Jesus,  kind  and  gentle  Jesus,  Thou  zealous 
lover  of  souls ;  for  the  sake  of  this  Thy  blessed  name,  do 
to  me  according  to  Thy  name.  Lest  I  perish  be  to  me 
Jesus/  0  Jesus,  have  mercy  on  me,  while  yet  there  is 
time  for  mercy :  do  not  condemn  me  at  the  day  of  judg- 
ment. Thy  name  is  our  glory  and  our  salvation,  our  ever- 
lasting hope  and  protection,  our  battlement  impregnable, 
and  our  defense  that  can  not  fail.  O  Jesus,  O  my  Saviour, 
my  Lord  and  my  God,  my  only  life,  blot  out  all  my  sins ; 
free  me  from  Thy  wrath  and  from  the  power  of  the  evil 
spirits.  Open  the  eyes  of  my  mind,  that  I  may  learn  tc 
despise  with  a  pure  heart  everything  that  is  merely  of  earth, 
whether  pleasing  or  displeasing,  and  may  think  only  of 
the  things  that  are  of  heaven  and  eternal;  and  may  my 
soul  attain  the  strength  to  be  forever  intent  upon  tht 
contemplation  of  eternal  blessings.  Faithful  Jesus, 
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ber  of  Thy  elect ;  that  with  them  I  may  deserve  to  serve 
and  praise  and  glorify  Thee  now  and  forever.  Amen. 
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I 

y  Lord  Jesus  Christ,Who  didst  found  the  Church  with 
Thy  precious  blood,  and  by  the  preaching  of  the 
apostles  didst  establish,  propagate,  and  extend  it  through- 
out the  whole  world,  and  thereafter  didst  commission  the 
holy  patriarch  Dominic  to*  adorn,  illustrate,  and  defend  it 
with  the  splendor  of  his  merits  and  doctrine ;  graciously 
hear  the  prayers  which  this  apostolic  man  incessantly  offers 
to  Thee  for  the  increase  of  her  treasures,  both  spiritual 
and  temporal.    Pater,  Ave,  Gloria. 

II 

ost  merciful  Redeemer,  Who  didst  choose  as  Thy 
fellow-laborer  for  the  salvation  of  souls  St.  Dominic, 
who  by  his  zeal,  aided  by  Thy  grace,  gained  over  to  the 
Church  so  many  heretics  who  had  been  lost  to  her,  and  so 
many  sinners  who  had  grieved  her  by  their  obstinacy  ;  send, 
O  my  God,  ever  fresh  laborers  into  Thy  vineyard  to  work 
for  Thy  glory,  and  gather  in  the  fruits  of  eternal  life. 
Pater,  Ave,  Gloria. 

Ill 

Ogood  Jesus,  Who  didst  delight  to  see  St.  Dominic  pros- 
tr~*e  every  night  before  Thy  altar,  adoring  Thee  hid- 
den in  the  most  holy  sacrament  with  most  lively  faith, 
and  offering  up,  now  groans,  now  prayers,  now  pen- 
ances on  behalf  of  the  Church,  at  that  time  persecuted  by 
her  enemies  and  profaned  by  her  servants  ;  defend  this  Thy 
Spouse  through  the  intercession  of  St.  Dominic  from  the 
outrages  and  plots  of  the  infernal  enemy  of  mankind. 
Pater,  Ave,  Gloria. 

V.  Pray  for  us,  St.  Dominic. 

R.  That  we  may  be  made  worthy  of  the  promises  of 
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Let  us  pray 

^>f  rant,  we  beseech  Thee,  almighty  God,  that  we  who 
\£)  are  weighed  down  by  the  burden  of  our  sins  may  be 
raised  up  by  the  patronage  of  Thy  blessed  confessor  Dom- 
inic.   Through  Christ,  Our  Lord.  .  Amen. 

Indulgence  of  100  days,  once  a  day.  —  Leo  XIII,  July 

21,  1883. 

&t.  %txtSjC%  BocfeifHarit,  aSRJjicfj  Sty  Ifcqrt  in  Jfter 

'  I  *ET  nothing  trouble  theey 
1 1  k  Let  nothing  affright  thee. 
All  things  pass  away. 

God  never  changes. 
Patience  obtains  everything. 

God  alone  suffices/ 

When  crosses  would  afflict  thee, 

Oh  !  let  thy  watchword  be, 
Thy  holy  Mother's  lesson, 

"Let  nothing  trouble  thee." 

If  darkness  round  thee  gathers, 

And  fills  thy  soul  with  fear, 
"Let  nothing  eyer  affright  thee" 

She  whispers  in  thy  ear. 

In  every  joy  or  sorrow 

Which  meets  thee  day  by  day, 

She  bids  thee  to  remember 
"  That  all  things  pass  away."  % 

If  lonely  or  forsaken, 

By  friends  thou  art  forgot, 
Thy  Spouse,  she  doth  remind  thee, 

"Is  one  that  changeth  not." 

When  hope  within  thee  wavers, 

And  distant  seems  the  goal, 
Bow  patience  winneth  all  things. 

She  tells  thy  weary  soul, 


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That  nothing  in  the  wide  world 

Is  needful  unto  one 
Whose  happy  soul  possesses  ^ 

God's  own  eternal  Son. 

To  drink  the  living  waters 
At  any  cost  or  price, 
#      To  quench  thy  thirst  she  whispers, 
"God  only  doth  suffice." 

Oh  !  sweet,  seraphic  Mother, 
May  these  dear  words  of  thine 

Help  to  unite  me  closer 

Unto  my  Spouse  divine  I  — Leaflets. 

Eraser  for  JFertoor 

*"|^\earest  Jesus  !  teach  me  to  be  generous,  teach  me  to 
love  Thee  as  Thou  deservest,  to  give  and  not  to  count 
the  cost,  to  fight  and  not  to  heed  the  wounds,  to  toil  and 
not  to  seek  for  rest,  to  labor  and  not  to  ask  reward,  save 
to  feel  that  I  do  Thy  will,  my  God.  Amen. 

—  Leaflets. 
Eraser  for  Greater  ILobe  of  3tzv& 

Omy  Jesus,  Thou  knowest  well  that  I  love  Thee ;  but 
I  do  not  love  Thee  enough ;  O  grant  that  I  may  love 
Thee  more.  O  love  that  burnest  ever  and  never  failest, 
my  God,  Thou  Who  art  charity  itself,  enkindle  in  my 
heart  that  divine  fire  which  consumes  the,  saints  and  trans- 
forms them  into  Thee.  Amen. 

An  indulgence  of  50  days,  twice  a  day.  —  Leo  XIII, 
Feb.  6,  1893. 

IPrager  to  Jesus,  for  a  Jgolg  ILife  ano  a  Jgappg  ©eatfj 

rant  us,  Lord  Jesus,  always  to  follow  the  example 
\S>  of  Thy  holy  family,  that  at  the  hour  of  our  death 
Thy  glorious  Virgin  Mother  with  blessed  Joseph  may  come 


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to  meet  us,  and  so  we  may  deserve  to  be  received  by  Thee 
into  Thy  everlasting  dwelling-place. 

An  indulgence  of  200  days,  once  a  day.  —  Leo  XIII. 
March  25,  1897. 


Eraser  tit  potter  of  tfje  passion  ano  ©eatfj  of  ©ur 
Mainour 

OGod,  Who  for  the  world's  redemption  wast  pleased 
to  be  born,  circumcised,  rejected  by  the  Jews,  be- 
trayed by  the  kiss  of  the  traitor  Judas,  bound  with  chains, 
led  like  an  innocent  lamb  to  sacrifice,  and  shamefully  pre- 
sented before  Annas,  Caiphas,  Pilate,  and  Herod,  accused 
by  false  witnesses,  beaten  with  whips,  buffeted,  insulted, 
spit  upon,  crowned  with  thorns,  smitten  with  a  reed,  blind- 
folded, stripped  of  Thy  garments,  fastened  with  nails  to 
the  cross,  and  lifted  up  on  high,  reputed  among  thieves,  and 
made  to  drink  gall  and  vinegar,  and  wounded  by  a  lance ; 
oh,  by  these  most  sacred  sufferings,  which,  unworthy  as 
I  am,  I  thus  commemorate,  and  by  Thy  holy  cross  and 
death,  deliver  me,  Lord,  from  the  pains  of  hell,  and  deign  to 
lead  me  where  Thou  didst  lead  the  penitent  thief,  who  was 
crucified  by  Thy  side ;  Thou  Who,  with  the  Father  and  the 
Holy  Ghost,  livest  and  reignest,  world  without  end.  Amen. 

Our  Father,  Hail  Mary,  Glory  be  to  the  Father,  etc., 
five  times. 

The  Sovereign  Pontiff,  Pius  VII,  by  a  decree  of  thf 
Sacred  Congregation  of  Indulgences,  Aug.  25, 1820,  granted 
to  all  the  faithful  who,  with  at  least  contrite  heart  and 
devotion,  shall  say  this  prayer,  and  the  Our  Father,  the  Hail 
Mary,  and  the  Glory  be  to  the  Father,  each  five  times,  an  in- 
dulgence of  three  hundred  days,  once  a  day,  also  a  plenary 
indulgence,  on  any  one  of  the  last  three  days  of  the  month, 
to  all  those  who,  having  said  these  prayers  every  day  for  a 
month,  and  being  truly  penitent,  after  confession  and  com- 
munion shall  pray  devoutly  for  some  time  for  the  intention 
of  His  Holiness. 


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&eoen  Offerings  of  tf>e  tymious  Blooto  of  Jesus  (Hprtst 

I.  fS* ternal  Father !    I  offer  Thee  the  merit  of  the 

precious  blood  of  Jesus,  Thy  well-beloved  Son,  my 
Saviour  and  my  God,  for  my  dear  Mother,  the  holy  Church, 
that  she  may  enlarge  her  borders  and  be  magnified  among 
all  the  nations  of  the  earth ;  for  the  safety  and  well-being 
of  her  visible  head,  the  sovereign  Roman  Pontiff ;  for  the 
cardinals,  bishops,  and  pastors  of  souls ;  and  for  all  the  min- 
isters of  Thy  sanctuary. 

Then  say  the  Glory  be  to  thp  Father,  and  the  ejacu- 
lation, Blessing  and  thanksgiving  be  to  Jesus,  Who  with 
His  blood  hath  saved  us ! 

II.  Eternal  Father!  I  offer  Thee  the  merit  of  the 
precious  blood  of  Jesus,  Thy  well-beloved  Son,  my  Saviour 
and  my  God,  for  peace  and  union  among  all  Catholic  kings 
and  princes,  for  the  humiliation  of  the  enemies  of  our  holy 
faith,  and  for  the  welfare  of  all  Christian  people. 

Glory  be  to  the  Father,  and  Blessing  and  thanksgiv- 
ing, etc. 

III.  Eternal  Father!  I  offer  Thee  the  merit  of  the 
precious  blood  of  Jesus,  Thy  well-beloved  Son,  my  Saviour 
and  my  God,  for  the  repentance  of  unbelievers,  for  the 
uprooting  of  heresy,  and  for  the  conversion  of  sinners. 

Glory  be  to  the  Father,  and  Blessing  and  thanksgiv- 
ing, etc. 

IV.  Eternal  Father!  I  offer  Thee  the  merit  of  tLe , 
precious  blood  of  Jesus,  Thy  well-beloved  Son,  my 
Saviour  and  my  God,  for  all  my  kindred,  friends,  and 
enemies ;  for  the  poor,  the  sick,  and  wretched ;  and  for  all 
for  whom  Thou,  my  God,  knowest  that  I  ought  to  pray, 
or  wouldst  have  me  pray. 

Glory  be  to  the  Father,  and  Blessing  and  thanksgiv- 
ing, etc. 

V.  Eternal  Father !  I  offer  Thee  the  merit  of  the 
precious  blood  of  Jesus,  Thy  well -beloved  Son,  my  Saviour 
and  my  God,  for  all  who,  this  day,  are  passing  to  the  other 
life ;  that  Thou  wouldst  save  them  from  the  pains  of  hell, 
and  admit  them  quickty  to  the  possession  of  Thy  glory. 


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Glory  be  to  the  Father,  and  Blessing  and  thanksgiv- 
ing, etc. 

VI.  Eternal  Father  !  I  offer  Thee  the  merit  of  the  pre- 
cious blood  of  Jesus,  Thy  well-beloved  Son,  my  Saviour  and 
my  God,  for  afi  those  Who  love  this  great  treasure ;  for  those 
who  join  with  me  in  adoring  it  and  honoring  it,  and  who 
strive  to  spread  devotion  to  it. 

Glory  be  to  the  Father,  and  Blessing  and  thanksgiv- 
ing, etc. 

VII.  Eternal  Father!  I  offer  Thee  the  merit  of  the 
precious  blood  of  Jesus,  Thy  well-beloved  Son,  my  Saviour 
and  my  God,  for  all  my  wants,  spiritual  and  temporal,  in 
aid  of  the  holy  souls  in  purgatory,  and  chiefly  for  those  who 
most  loved  this  precious  blood,  the  price  of  our  redemption,, 
and  who  were  most  devout  to  the  sorrows  and  pains  o* 
most  holy  Mary,  our  dear  Mother. 

Glory  be  to  the  Father,  and  Blessing  and  thanksgiv- 
ing, etc. 

Glory  be  to  the  blood  of  Jesus,  now  and  forever,  and 
throughout  all  ages.  Amen. 

Indulgence  of  300  days,  each  time.  —  Pius  VII,  Sept.  22,. 
181 7.  Plenary  indulgence  once  a  month,  under  usual 
conditions. 

irntoocatum  of  3pU  STijotnas  Aquinas  to  tije  Cross 

aRUX  mihi  certa  if^HE  Cross  is  my  sure 
salus.  Crux  est  quam  V-J  salvation.  The  Cross 
semper  adoro.  Crux  I  ever  adore.  The  Cross 
Domini  mecum.  Crux  of  my  Lord  is  with  me. 
mihi  refugium.  The  Cross  is  my  refuge. 

Indulgence  of  300  days,  once  a  day.  —  Pius  IX, 
Jan.  21,  1874. 

Ejaculation  tn  Jgonor  of  ©ur  CructfieU  ^atotout 

*TT*boRAMUS  te,  Sanctis-  Vvj  |'e  adore  Thee,  most 
sime  Domine  Jesu  vIlA*  holy   Lord  Jesus 
Christe,  benedicimus  tibi ;  Christ,  we  bless  Thee ; 


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quia  per  sanctam  crucem  because    by    Thy  holy  - 
tuam  redemisti  mundum.  Cross  Thou  hast  redeemed 
the  world. 

Indulgence  of  100  days,  once  *a  day.  —  Leo  XIII, 
March  4,  1882. 

Ejaculation  to  bt  &ato  m  fteparatum  for 
iSlaspijentus 

Internal  Father,  by  the   most  precious 
blood  of  Jesus  Christ,  glorify  His  most 
holy  name,  according  to  the  intention  and 
the  desires  of  His  adorable  Heart. 

Indulgence  of  300  days,  every  time.  —  Pius  X, 
Jan.  27,  1908. 

Gtferittfl 

ternal  Father  !  I  offer  Thee  the  precious 
blood  of  Jesus  Christ  in  satisfaction  for 
my  sins,  and  for  the  wants  of  holy  Church. 

Indulgence  of  100  days,  every  time.  —  Pius  VII, 
Sept.  22, 1817. 

d&ontb  of  June 

To  gain  the  indulgences  of  7  years  and  7  quaran- 
tines each  day,  and  a  plenary  indulgence  during  the 
month  or  first  eight  days  of  July  on  the  usual  condi- 
tions: confession,  communion,  visit  to  a  church, 
and  prayer  according  to  the  intention  of  the  Pope, 
any  form  of  devotion,  public  or  private,  may  be  used. 
If  it  be  in  public,  ten  attendances  suffice  for  the  plen- 


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ary  indulgence.  If  in  private,  the  devotion  must  be 
practised  daily  throughout  the  months 

Plenary  indulgence  on  June  30,  every  time  a  visit  is 
made  to  a  church  where  the  month  of  the  Sacred 
Heart  has  been  solemnly  observed,  conditions  as 
above. 

Indulgence  of  500  days  to  promoters  of  this  devotion 
whenever  they  do  any  good  work  calculated  to  prop- 
agate or  make  better  observed  this  month  of  the 
Sacred  Heart. 

Plenary  indulgence  to  the  same  persons  for  every 
communion  made  in  June.  The  privilege  of  the 
Gregorian  altar  is  conferred  on  the  preacher  of  the 
month  and  the  Rector  of  the  church  where  the  month 
has  been  duly  observed,  available  for  their  Masses 
on  June  30. 

Note.  —  The  solemn  observance  of  June  contem- 
plated in  the  last  three  indulgences  mentioned,  im- 
plies discourses,  either  daily,  or  at  least  for  eight  days, 
after  the  manner  of  spiritual  exercises.  The  month 
may  be  concluded  on  the  last  Sunday  of  the  month. 
It  may  be  observed  in  the  semi-public  chapels  or  semi- 
naries, and  communities.  It  may  be  transferred  to 
another  month  by  leave  of  the  bishop.  —  Pius  X, 
Jan.  26,  1908. 

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I 

PRAYER 

N.B.  — This  Devotion  does  not  substantially  differ  from 
the  ordinary  Devotion  to  the  Sacred  Heart.  It  merely 
emphasizes  the  Act  of  Supreme  Love  of  that  Heart  in  be- 
stowing the  gift  of  the  Holy  Eucharist  upon  us.  —  "  The 
Raccolta." 


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eart  of  Jesus  in  the  Eucharist,  sweet 
companion  in  our  exile,  I  adore  Thee. 
Eucharistic  Heart  of  Jesus, 
Heart  solitary,  Heart  humiliated, 
Heart  abandoned,  Heart  forgotten, 
Heart  despised,  Heart  outraged, 
Heart  ignored  by  men, 
Heart,  lover  of  our  hearts, 
Heart  desirous  of  being  loved, 
Heart  patient  in  waiting  for  us, 
Heart  eager  to  hear  us, 
Heart  longing  to  be  prayed  to, 
Heart  source  of  new  graces, 
Heart  wrapped  in  silence,  desiring  to  speak  to 
souls, 

Heart,  the  sweet  refuge  of  the  hidden  life, 
Heart,  teacher  of  the  secrets  of  union  with 
God, 

Heart  of  Him  who  sleeps  yet  ever  watches, 
Eucharistic  Heart  of  Jesus,  have  pity  on  us. 
Jesus,  victim,  I  desire  to  console  Thee. 
I  unite  myself  to  Thee,  and  sacrifice  myself 

with  Thee. 
I  annihilate  myself  in  Thy  presence. 
I  would  forget  myself  to  be  mindful  of  Thee. 
I  would  be  forgotten  and  despised  for  love  of 

Thee. 

And  be  neither  understood  nor  loved,  unless 
by  Thee. 


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I  will  silence  myself  to  listen  to  \Thee,  I  will 

abandon  myself  to  lose  myself  in  Thee. 

•Grant  that  I  may  thus  appease  Thy  thirst, 
the  thirst  for  my  sanctification  and  salvation, 
and  that  being  purified  I  may  bestow  on  Thee 
a  pure  and  true  love. 

I  would  not  longer  weary  Thy  patience; 
take  possession  of  me,  I  give  myself  to  Thee. 

I  offer  Thee  all  my  actions,  my  intellect  to 
be  illuminated  by  Thee,  my  heart  to  be  guided 
by  Thee,  my  will  to  be  made  strong,  my  soul 
and  body  to  be  nourished,  my  misery  to  be 
lightened. 

Eucharistic  Heart  of  my  Jesus,  whose  blood 
is  the  life  of  my  soul,  may  it  be  no  longer  I 
that  live  but  do  thou  alone  live  in  me.  Amen. 

II 

ACT  OF  CONSECRATION 

JTesus,  adorable  Lord,  hidden  in  Thy  sacra- 
*3  ment  of  love,  Thou  Who  abidest  with  us 
to  sweeten  our  exile,  should  I  not  occupy 
myself  in  consoling  Thee  in  Thine  ?  To  Thee 
Who  givest  me  Thy  Heart,  how  should  I  not 
offer  Thee  mine? 

Truly,  to  give  myself  to  Thee  is  to  benefit 
myself;  it  is  to  find  an  ineffable  treasure,  a 
heart,  loving,  disinterested,  and  faithful,  such 
as  I  would  wish  my  own  to  be.    I  can  not  be 


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forever  receiying,  and  giving  nothing  in  return. 
Dear  Lord,  I  could  never  vie  with  Thee  in 
generosity,  but  I  love  Thee ;  deign  to  accept 
my  poor  heart,  and  though  it  is  worthless, 
yet  because  Thou  lovest  it  it  may  become 
something  by  Thy  grace ;  make  it  good  and 
take  it  into  Thy  custody. 

Eucharistic  Heart  of  Jesus,  I  consecrate  to 
Thee  all  the  powers  of  my  soul,  and  all  the 
powers  of  my  body ;  I  desire  to  apply  myself 
to  the  work  of  knowing  Thee  and  loving  Thee 
ever  more  and  more,  in  order  to  make  Thee 
better  known  and  loved  by  others.  I  would 
do  nothing  except  what  tends  to  Thy  glory, 
nor  act  in  anything  but  as  Thy  divine  Father 
wills.  I  consecrate  to  Thee  all  the  moments 
of  my  life  in  a  spirit  of  adoration  before  Thy 
real  presence,  in  a  spirit  of  thanksgiving  for 
this  incomparable  gift,  of  reparation  for  our 
cruel  indifference,  and  of  incessant  supplica- 
tion, so  that  our  prayers  offered  to  Thee,  with 
Thee,  and  in  Thee  may  rise  to  the.  throne  of 
divine  mercy  pure  and  efficacious,  ^nd  for 
God's  eternal  glory.  Amen. 

HI 

EJACULATION 

Eucharistic  Heart  of  Jesus,  on  fire  with 
love  of  us,  inflame  our  hearts  with  love  of  Thee. 


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IV 

ACT  OF  REPARATION 

tjcharistic  Heart  of  my  God,  living  and 
beating  under  the  veil  of  the  sacred 
species,  I  adore  Thee. 

Moved  afresh  with  love  for  the  immense 
benefit  of  the  divine  Eucharist,  penetrated 
with  sorrow  for  my  ingratitude,  I  humble  and 
annihilate  myself  in  the  still  greater  abyss  of 
Thy  mercies. 

Thou  didst  choose  me  from  childhood; 
Thou  didst  not  despise  my  infirmity;  Thou 
didst  descend  into  my  poor  heart,  and  giving 
it  happiness  and  peace,  didst  invite  it  to 
mutual  love;  and  I  have  lost  all,  by  being 
unfaithful  to  Thee,  O  Jesus,  my  Lord.  I 
have  allowed  my  spirit  to  become  dissipated 
and  my  heart  to  grow  cold ;  I  have  listened  to 
my.  own  voice  and  have  forgotten  Thee. 

Thou  wouldst  have  been  my  guide,  my 
counsellor,  protector  of  my  life,  and  I,  allow- 
ing my  passions  to  destroy  the  sweet  attraction 
of  Thy  presence,  have  lost  sight  of  Thee  and 
forgotten  Thee. 

In  the  salutary  trials  of  our  probation,  iq 
times  of  joy  and  consolation,  in  my  difficulties 
and  necessities,  instead  of  having  recourse  to 


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Thee,  I  have  gone  after  creatures  and  have 
forgotten  Thee. 

I  have  forgotten  Thee  in  deserted  taber- 
nacles, where  Thy  love  languishes,  in  the 
churches  of  towns  where  Thou  art  outraged 
in  the  hearts  of  the  indifferent  and  sacrilegious, 
and  in  my  own  sinful  heart,  O  Jesus,  as  well 
when  I  approached  to  receive  Thee,  as  after 
receiving  Thee. 

Eucharistic  Heart  of  my  Saviour,  the  delight 
of  my  first  communion  and  of  the  days  of 
my  fidelity,  I  surrender  to  Thee.  Return! 
Return!  draw  me  to  Thyself  afresh.  Pardon 
me  yet  again  this  time;  and  I  shall  hope 
everything  in  the  strength  of  Thy  love. 

Glorious  Archangel  St.  Michael  and  thou, 
O  beloved  St.  John,  offer  my  reparation  to 
Jesus  and  be  propitious  to  me.  Amen. 

Indulgence  of  200  days  eacn  time,  for  each  of  the  four 
Acts.  —  Leo  XIII,  February  6,  1899. 


£cts  of  Demotion  in  J^onnr  of  tije  SbzrnH  Jfyrnt 
of  3rsus 

Suitable  for  a  novena  in  ho/ior  of  the  Holy  Eucha- 
rist (e.g.,  for  the  feast  of  Corpus  Christi  or  in  honor  of 
the  Sacred  Heart  of  Jesus). 

1.  The  Word  was  made  Flesh,  and  dwelt 
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ternal  Word,  made  Man  for  love  of  us, 
humbly  kneeling  at  Thy  feet,  we  adore 
Thee  with  the  deepest  veneration  of  our  souls ; 
and  in  order  that  we  may  repair  our  ingratitude 
for  this  great  benefit  of  Thy  incarnation,  we 
unite  ourselves  to  the  hearts  of  all  those  who 
love  Thee,  and  together  with  them  we  offer 
Thee  our  humble,  loving  thanksgiving. 
Pierced  by  the  excess  of  humility,  goodness, 
and  sweetness  which  we  behold  in  Thy  divine 
Heart,  we  beseech  Thee  to  give  us  Thy  grace, 
that  in  our  lives  we,  too,  may  imitate  these 
virtues  so  dear  to  Thee. 

Our  Father,  Hail  Mary,  Glory  be  to  the  Father. 

2,  He  was  crucified  also  for  us;  suffered 
under  Pontius  Pilate,  and  was  buried. 
Esus,  our  loving  Saviour,  humbly  kneeling 
at  Thy  feet  we  adore  Thee  with  the  deepest 
veneration  of  our  souls ;  and,  in  order  that  we 
may  give  Thee  proof  of  the  sorrow  we  feel  at 
our  insensibility  to  the  outrages  and  sufferings 
which  Thy  loving  Heart  made  Thee  undergo 
for  our  salvation  in  Thy  painful  Passion  and 
death,  we  here  unite  ourselves  with  the  hearts 
of  all  those  who  love  Thee,  and  together  with 
them  we  give  thanks  unto  Thee  with  our 
whole  soul.  We  wonder  at  the  boundless 
patience  and  generosity  of  Thy  divine  Heart ; 


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and  we  entreat  Thee  to  fill  our  hearts  with 
such  a  spirit  of  Christian  penance  as  may 
enable  us  courageously  to  embrace  suffering, 
and  to  make  Thy  cross  our  great  comfort  and 
all  our  glory. 

Our  FatJier,  Hail  M ary,  Glory  be  to  the  Father. 

3.  Thou  didst  give  them  Bread  from  heaven 
to  eat,  containing  in  itself  all  sweetness. 
'Jesus,  Who  dost  burn  with  love  for  us, 
^  humbly  kneeling  at  Thy  feet  we  adore 
Thee  with  the  deepest  veneration  of  our  souls; 
and,  in  order  to  make  Thee  reparation  for  the 
outrages  which  .Thy  divine  Heart  daily  re- 
ceives in  the  Most  Holy  Sacrament  of  the 
Altar,  we  unite  ourselves  with  the  hearts  of 
all  those  who  love  Thee,  and  give  Thee  tender- 
est  thanks.  We  love  in  Thy  divine  Heart 
this  Thy  incomprehensible  fire  of  love  to- 
ward thy  Eternal  Father,  and  we  entreat  Thee 
to  inflame  our  hearts  with  ardent  charity 
toward  Thee  and  toward  our  neighbor. 

Our  Father,  Hail  Mary,  Glory  be  to  the  Father. 

"T^astly,  O  most  loving  Jesus,  we  pray  Thee, 
by  the  sweetness  of  Thy  divine  Heart, 
convert  the  sinner,  console  the  afflicted,  help 
the  dying,  lighten  the  pains  of  the  souls  in 


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purgatory.  Make  all  our  hearts  one  in  the 
bonds  of  true  peace  and  charity,  deliver  us 
from  sudden  and  unforeseen  death,  and  grant 
us  a  death  holy  and  peaceful.  Amen. 

EJACULATION 

F.  Heart  of  Jesus,  burning  with  love  of  us, 
R.  Inflame  our  hearts  with  love  of  Thee. 

Let  us  pray 

rant,  we  beseech  Thee,  almighty  God, 
that  we  who  glory  in  the  most  sacred 
Heart  of  Thy  well-beloved  Son,  and  call  to 
mind  the  chief  benefits  of  His  heavenly  charity 
toward  us,  may  be  gladdened  by  the  opera- 
tion and  the  fruit  of  those  graces  in  our  souls. 
Through  the  same  Christ,  etc. 

O  divine  Heart  of  my  Jesus !  I  adore  Thee 
with  all  the  powers  of  my  soul ;  I  consecrate 
them  to  Thee  forever,  together  with  all  my 
thoughts,  my  words,  my  works,  and  my  whole 
self.  I  purpose  to  offer  to  Thee,  as  far  as  I  am 
able,  acts  of  adoration,  love,  and  glory,  like 
unto  those  which  Thou  dost  offer  to  Thine 
eternal  Father.  I  beseech  Thee,  be  Thou 
the  reparation  for  my  transgressions,  the 
protector  of  my  life,  my  refuge  and  asylum  in 
the  hour  of  my  death.    By  Thy  sighs,  and  by 


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that  sea  of  bitterness  in  which  Thou  wast 
immersed  for  me  throughout  the  whole  course 
of  Thy  mortal  life,  grant  me  true  contrition 
for  my  sins,  contempt  of  earthly  things,  an 
ardent  longing  for  the  glory  of  heaven,  trust 
in  Thy  infinite  merits,  and  final  perseverance 
in  Thy  grace. 

Heart  of  Jesus,  all  love  !  I  offer  Thee  these 
humble  prayers  for  myself,  and  for  all  who 
unite  with  me  in  spirit  to  adore  Thee ;  vouch- 
safe, of  Thy  infinite  goodness,  to  receive  and 
to  answer  them,  and  especially  for  that  one  of 
us  who  shall  first  end  this  mortal  life.  Sweet 
Heart  of  my  Saviour,  pour  down  upon  him, 
in  the  agony  of  death,  Thine  inward  con- 
solations; place  him  in  Thy  sacred  wounds; 
cleanse  him  from  every  stain  in  that  furnace 
of  love,  that  so  Thou  mayest  open  to  him 
speedily  the  entrance  into  Thy  glory,  there  to 
intercede  with  Thee  for  all  those  who  yet 
tarry  in  their  land  of  exite. 

Most  holy  Heart  of  my  most  loving  Jesus, 
I  purpose  to  renew  these  acts  of  adoration 
and  these  prayers  for  myself,  miserable  sinner 
that  I  am,  as  well  as  for  all  who  are  associated 
with  me  to  adore  Thee,  every  moment  while 
I  live,  down  to  the  last  instant  of  my  life.  I 
recommend  to  Thee,  my  Jesus,  the  holy 
Church,  Thy  well-beloved  Spouse,  our  own 


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true  Mother,  the  souls  that  undergo  Thy 
justice,  all  poor  sinners,  those  who  are  in 
affliction,  the  dying,  and  all  mankind  —  let 
not  Thy  blood  be  shed  in  vain  for  them ;  and, 
last  of  all,  vouchsafe  to  receive  my  poor 
prayers  for  the  relief  of  the  souls  in  purgatory, 
and,  above  all,  for  those  who  in  the  course  of 
their  life  were  wont  devoutly  to  adore  Thee. % 

Most  loving  heart  of  Mary,  which,  among 
the  hearts  of  all  creatures  of  God,  art  at  once 
the  most  pure,  most  inflamed  with  love  for 
Jesus,  and  most  compassionate  toward  us 
poor  sinners,  gain  for  us  from  the  Heart  of 
Jesus  our  Redeemer  all  the  graces  which  we 
ask  of  thee.  Mother  of  mercies,  one  single 
throb,  one  beat  of  thy  heart,  all  on  fire  with 
love  toward  the  Heart  of  Jesus,  offered  to 
Him  by  thee  has  power  to  console  us  to  the 
full.  Only  grant  us  this  favor  and  the  Heart 
of  Jesus,  out  of  that  filial  love  it  had  and  will 
ever  have  for  thee,  will  not  fail  to  hear  and 
answer  us.  Amen. 

Indulgence  of  300  days,  once  a  day.  —  Pius  IX, 
June  18,  1876. 

Iftovena  of  tbe  SacreD  f>eart 
« 

Indulgence  of  300  days,  each  day;  plenary  indul- 
gence during  the  novena  or  octave  on  the  usual  con- 
ditions. —  Pius  IX,  Nov.  26,  1876. 


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This  novena  may  be  made  for  the  Feast  of  the 
Sacred  Heart,  and  once  during  the  year  as  well,  with 
any  form  of  prayers  approved  by  competent  eccle- 
siastical authority. 

£ct  of  Consecration  to  tf>*  &acrrt  geart 

By  Blessed  Margaret  Mary 

TT  N.N.,  give  and  consecrate  to  the  Sacred 
Heart  of  Our  Lord  Jesus  Christ  my  person 
and  my  life,  my  actions,  penances,  and 
sufferings,  that  my  whole  being  may  be  de- 
voted to  honoring,  loving,  and  glorifying  Him. 

It  is  my  irrevocable  will  to  be  entirely  His, 
and  to  do  everything  for  His  love,  renouncing 
with  my  whole  heart  whatever  might  displease 
Him. 

I  take  Thee  then,  O  most  sacred  Heart,  as 
the  sole  object  of  my  love,  as  the  protector 
of  my  life,  as  the  pledge  of  my  salvation,  as 
the  remedy  of  my  frailty  and  inconstancy, 
as  the  repairer  of  all  the  defects  of  my  life,  and 
as  my  secure  refuge  in  the  hour  of  death. 

Be  then,  O  Heart  of  goodness,  my  justifica- 
tion before  God  the  Father,  and  remove  far 
from  me  the  thunderbolts  of  His  just  wrath. 
O  Heart  of  love,  I  place  my  whole  confidence 
in  Thee.  While  I  fear  all  things  from  my 
malice  and  frailty,  I  hope  all  things  frqm  Thy 
goodness. 


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Consume  then  in  me  whatever  can  displease 
or  be  opposed  to  Thee,  and  may  thy  pure  love 
be  so  deeply  impressed  upon  my  heart  that 
it  may  be  impossible  that  I  should  ever  be 
separated  from  Thee,  or  forget  Thee. 

I  implore  Thee,  by  all  Thy  goodness,  that 
my  name  may  be  written  in  Thee,  for  in  Thee 
I  wish  to  place  all  my  happiness  and  all  my 
glory,  living  and  dying  in  very  bondage  to 
Thee.  Amen. 

Indulgence  of  300  days,  applicable  to  the  souls  in 
purgatory.  —  Leo  XIII,  June  1,  1897. 

Note.  —  This  Consecration,  which  was  the  first  com- 
posed by  Blessed  Margaret  Mary  in  honor  of  the 
Sacred  Heart  and  called  by  her  "The  Little  Consecra- 
tion" possesses  the  very  precious  privilege  of  having 
been  inspired  and  recommended  by  Our  Lord  Himself 
to  His  faithful  servant. 

In  a  letter  to  Pere  Croiset,  Blessed  Margaret  Mary 
recommends  to  him  to  insert  in  his  work  upon  devotion 
to  the  Sacred  Heart  "  The  Little  Consecration."  "  For/' 
says  she,  "it  comes  from  Him,  and  He  will  not  be 
pleased  at  its  omission." 

In  several  of  her  letters,  we  again  find  the  same 
prayer  recommended  very  earnestly  to  persons  in 
communication  with  the  Blessed  Sister.  "  I  send  you," 
she  says,  "  a  little  Consecration  to  this  Divine  Heart 
that  every  one  of  you  may  make  it  in  private." 
(Letter  XXXVII  to  Mere  de  Saumaise,  March  2, 
1686,  Vol.  II,  p.  3.)  And  in  another  to  a  Religious 
who  asked  her  advice:  "I  am  sending  you  a  little 
Consecration  to  wear  on  your  heart  with  a  picture 


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Have  recourse  to,  it  on  every  occasion."  (Letter 
CXXVI,  Vol.  II,  p.  313.) 

The  autograph  of  this  first  Consecration  is  preserved 
in  the  monastery  of  Nevers,  along  with  a  picture  of 
the  Sacred  Heart,  sent  by  the  Blessed  Sister  to  Mere 
de  Sondeilles,  of  Moulins,  Sept.  15,  1686.  It  is 
beneath  and  on  the  back  of  the  picture  that  we 
read  the  little  prayer  written  by  herself.1 

Dailg  let  of  Qfrlatton  to  rije  $arre&  $eart  of  Jesus 

£y  lord  Jesus  Christ,  in  union  with  that 
divine  intention  with  which  Thou  didst 
on  earth  offer  praises  to  God  through  Thy 
sacred  Heart,  and  now  dost  continue  to  offer 
them  in  all  places  in  the  Sacrament  of  the 
Eucharist,  and  wilt  do  so  to  the  end  of  the 
world,  I  most  willingly  offer  Thee,  throughout 
this  entire  day,  without  the  smallest  exception, 
all  my  intentions  and  thoughts,  all  my  affec- 
tions and  desires,  all  my  words  and  actions, 
that  they  may  be  conformed  to  the  most 
sacred  heart  of  the  Blessed  Virgin  Mary  ever 
immaculate. 

Indulgence  of  100  days,  once  a  day.  —  Leo  XIII, 
Dec.  19,  1885. 

Ejaculations 

May  the  Heart  of  Jesus  be  loved  everywhere. 

Indulgence  of  100  days,  once  a  day.  —  Pius  IX, 
Sept.  23,  i860. 

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Jesus,  meek  and  humble  of  Heart,  make 
my  heart  like  unto  Thine. 

Indulgence  of  300  days,  every  time.  —  Pius  X, 
Sept.  15,  1905. 

May  the  Heart  of  Jesus  in  the  most  blessed 
Sacrament  be  praised,  adored,  and  loved  with 
grateful  affection,  at  every  moment,  in  all  the 
tabernacles  of  the  world,  even  to  the  end  of 
time.  Amen. 

Indulgence  of  100  days,  once  a  day.  —  Pius  IX, 
Feb.  29,  1868. 

0  sweetest  Heart  of  Jesus !  I  implore 
That  I  may  ever  love  Thee  more  and  more. 

Indulgence  of  300  days,  each  time.  —  Pius  IX, 
Nov.  26,  1876.  —  "  The  New  Raccolta."  1 

Sweet  Heart  of  Jesus,  be  my  love. 

Indulgence  of  300  days,  once  a  day.  —  Leo  XIII, 
May  21,  1892. 

Heart  of  Jesus,  burning  with  love  of  us,  in- 
flame our  hearts  with  love  of  Thee. 

Indulgence  of  100  days,  once  a  day. — Leo  XIII, 
July  16,  1893. 

1  The  1910  edition  of  "  The  RaccolU  "  has  the  following  ver- 
sion: 

Sweet  Heart  of  my  Jesus, 

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Let  us,  with  Mary  immaculate,  adore, 
thank,  pray  to  and  console  the  most  sacred 
and  well-beloved  eucharistic  Heart  of  Jesus. 

Indulgence  of  200  days,  every  time;  plenary  in- 
dulgence on  the  Feast  of  the  Immaculate  Conception, 
on  the  usual  conditions,  if  said  every  day  for  a  year. 
—  Pius  X,  Dec.  19,  1904. 

Our  Lad)j  of  the  Sacred  Heart,  pray  for  us ! 

Indulgence  of  100  days,  every  time.  —  Pius  X, 
July  9,  1904. 

Sacred  Heart  of  Jesus,  I  trust  in  Thee. 

Indulgence  of  300  days,  every  time.  —  Pius  X, 
June  27,  1906. 

Eucharistic  Heart  of  Jesus,  have  mercy  on 
us ! 

Indulgence  of  300  days,  every  time.  —  Pius  X, 
Dec.  26,  1907. 

Sacred  Heart  of  Jesus,  Thy  kingdom  come ! 

Indulgence  of  300  days,  every  time.  —  Pius  X, 
May  4,  1906. 

Jesus,  Mary,  Joseph 

Indulgence  of  7  years  and  7  quarantines.  —  Pius  X, 
June  16,  1906. 

Jesus,  Mary,  and  good  Joseph,  bless  us 
now  and  in  the  agony  of  death. 

Indulgence  of  50  days.  —  Pius  X,  June  9,  1006. 

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Divine  Heart  of  Jesus,  convert  sinners,  save 
the  dying,  deliver  the  holy  souls  from  purga- 
tory. 

Indulgence  of  300  days,  every  time.  —  Pius  X. 
Nov.  6,  1906. 

Ejaculation  of  ISUsseU  jffcarflaret  fftarg 

O  heart  of  love,  I  place  all  my  trust  in 
Thee :  for  though  I  fear  all  things  from  my 
weakness,  I  hope  all  things  from  Thy  mercies. 

Indulgence  of  300  days,  every  time.  —  Pius  X, 
June  3,  1908. 

Ejaculations  to  Our  fLaog 
Mary,  our  hope,  have  pity  on  us. 

Indulgence  of  300  days,  every  time.  —  Pius  X, 
Jan.  8,  1906. 

Our  Lady  of  good  studies,  pray  for  us. 

Indulgence  of  300  days,  once  a  day.  —  Pius  X, 
May  22,  1006. 

Mary,  most  sorrowful  Mother  of  all  Chris- 
tians, pray  for  us. 

Indulgence  of  300  days,  every  time.  —  Pius  X, 
June  27,  1906. 


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Eraser  to  SSL  Jfoadjtm 

St.  Joachim,  spouse  of  Anna,  father  of  the 
benign  Virgin,  aid  thy  clients  here  on  the  way 
to  salvation. 

Indulgence  of  300  days.  —  Pius  X,  June  16, 1906. 

3trtmlflencei  lets  of  Quotation  avto  Efjanfwgtomg 

do  ramus     Te,  yjj  I  e  adore  Thee,  0 

Christe,  et  bene-  vXA*  Christ,     and  we 

dicimus  Tibi.  bless  Thee. 

Quia  per  sanctam  cru-  Because  by  Thy  holy 

cem  Tuam  redemisti  mun-  cross  Thou  hast  redeemed 

dum.  the  world. 

adore  Thee,  eternal  Father,  and  I  give 
*  Thee  thanks  for  the  infinite  love  with 
which  Thou  didst  deign  to  send  Thy  only- 
begotten  Son  to  redeem  me,  and  to  become 
the  food  of  my  soul.  I  offer  Thee  all  the  acts 
of  adoration  and  thanksgiving  that  are  offered 
to  Thee  by  the  angels  and  saints  in  heaven 
and  by  the  just  on  earth.  I  praise,  love,  and 
thank  Thee  with  all  the  praise,  love,  and 
thanksgiving  that  are  offered  to  Thee  by 
Thine  own  Son  in  the  Blessed  Sacrament; 
and  I  beg  Thee  to  grant  that  He  may  be  known, 
loved,  honored,  praised,  and  worthily  received 
by  all,  in  this  most  divine  Sacrament. 

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T*  adore  Thee,  eternal  Son,  and  I  thank  Thee 
^  for  the  infinite  love  which  caused  Thee  to 
become  man  for  me,  to  be  born  in  a  stable,  to 
live  in  poverty,  to  suffer  hunger,  thirst,  heat, 
cold,  fatigue,  hardships,  contempt,  persecu- 
tions, the  scourging,  the  crowning  with  thorns, 
and  a  cruel  death  upon  the  hard  wood  of  the 
cross.  I  thank  Thee,  with  the  Church  militant 
and  triumphant,  for  the  infinite  love  with 
which  Thou  didst  institute  the  most  blessed 
Sacrament  to  be  the  food  of  my  soul. 

Our  Father,  Hail  Mary,  Glory  be  to  the  Father. 

*TT  adore  Thee  in  all  the  consecrated  hosts 
*^  throughout  the  whole  world,  and  I  return 
thanks  for  those  who  know  Thee  not,  and 
who  do  not  thank  Thee.  Would  that  I  were 
able  to  give  my  life  to  make  Thee  known, 
loved,  and  honored  by  all,  in  this  sacrament 
of  love,  and  to  prevent  the  irreverences  and 
sacrileges  that  are  committed  against  Thee ! 
I  love  Thee,  divine  Jesus,  and  I  desire  to 
receive  Thee  with  all  the  purity,  love,  and 
affection  of  Thy  blessed  Mother,  and  with  the 
love  and  affection  of  Thy  own  most  pure 
Heart.  Grant,  O  most  amiable  Spouse  of 
my  soul !  in  coming  to  me  in  this  most  holy 
Sacrament,  that  I  njay  receive  all  the  graces 
and  blessings  which  Thou  dost  come  to  be- 


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stow  on  us,  and  let  me  rather  die  than  receive 
Thee  unworthily. 

Our  Father,  Hail  Mary,  Glory  be  to  the  Father. 

TT  adore  Thee,  eternal  Holy  Ghost,  and  I 
give  Thee  thanks  for  the  infinite  love  with 
which  Thou  didst  work  the  ineffable  mystery 
of  the  Incarnation,  and  for  the  infinite  love 
with  which  Thou  didst  form  the  sacred  body 
of  Our  Lord  Jesus  Christ  out  of  the  most 
pure  blood  of  the  BlessecJ  Virgin  Mary,  to  be- 
come in  this  sacrament  the  food  of  my  soul. 
I  beg  Thee  to  enlighten  my  mind,  and  to 
purify  my  heart  and  the  hearts  of  all  men, 
that  all  may  know  the  benefit  of  Thy  love, 
and  receive  worthily  this  most  blessed 
sacrament. 

1  Our  Father,  Hail  Mary,  Glory  be  to.  the  Father. 

Cantum  Ergo 

ANTUMergosacramen-  ^-pAOWN    in  adoration 
turn  *  falling, 

Veneremur  cernui :  Lo !  the  sacred  Host  we 
hail. 

Et  antiquum  documen-  Lo  !  o'er  ancient  forms  de- 
tum  parting, 
Novo  cedat  ritui :       Newer  rites  of  grace  pre- 
vail; 

Praestet  fides  supplemen-  Faith  for  all  defect  sup- 
turn  Divine 


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Sensuum  defectui. 

Genitori,  Genitoque, 
Laus  et  jubi- 
latio : 

Salus,  honor,  virtus  quo- 
que, 

Sit  et  benedictio : 
Procedenti  ab  utroque 

Compar  sit  laudatio. 

V.  Panemdecoeloprae- 
stitisti  eis. 

R.  Omne  delectamen- 
tum  in  se  habentem. 

Oremus 

^p^EUS,  qui  nobis  sub 
t*>J  sacramento  mirabili 
passionis  tuae  memoriam 
reliquisti :  tribue,  quae- 
sumus,  ita  nos  corporis  et 
sanguinis  tui  sacra  rays- 
teria  venerari,  ut  redemp- 
tionis  tuae  fructum  in 
nobis  jugiter  sentiamus. 
Qui  vivis  et  regnas,  in  sae- 
cula  saeculorum.  Amen. 


Plenary  indulgence  on 
after  confession  and  comr 


Where  the  feeble  senses 
fail. 

To  the  everlasting  Father, 
And  the  Son  Who  reigns 

on  high, 
With  the  Holy  Ghost  pro- 
ceeding 
Forth  from  each  eternally, 
Be  salvation,  honor,  bless- 
ing, 

Might  and  endless  maj- 
esty ! 

V.  Thou  gavest  them 
bread  from  heaven. 

R.  And  therein  was 
sweetness  of  every  kind. 

Let  us  pray 

f  \  God,  Who,  under  this 
wonderful  Sacra- 
ment, hast  left  us  a  me- 
morial of  Thy  Passion: 
grant  us  the  grace,  we 
beseech  Thee,  so  to  ven- 
erate the  sacred  mysteries 
of  Thy  body  and  blood, 
that  we  may  ever  feel 
within  us  the  fruit  of  Thy 
redemption,  Who  livest 
and  reignest,  for  ever  and 
ever.  Amen. 

;ual  conditions  to  all  who, 
nion,  on  the  first  Thursday 


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of  the  month,  shall  visit  with  devotion  the  Blessed 
Sacrament;  7  years  and  7  quarantines  on  all  the 
other  Thursdays  of  the  year;  100  days  on  any  other 
day  of  the  year,  to  those  who  say  them  with  a  con- 
trite heart  before  the  Blessed  Sacrament.  —  Pius  VI, 
Oct.  17,  1796. 

&n  let  of  Eeparatton  in  Jgonor  of  tijt  iSlesseto  &acramntt 

/T\ost  adorable  Saviour,  in  Thy  wondrous 
^7  love  for  us  Thou  dost  remain  in  the 
blessed  Sacrament  of  the  Altar,  in  order  to  be 
the  perpetual  sacrifice  of  the  New  Law,  the 
propitiatory  victim  for  our  sins,  the  life- 
giving  manna  of  our  souls,  our  powerful 
mediator,  our  good  master,  and  our  best 
friend. 

But,  alas !  with  what  ingratitude  on  our 
part  has  Thine  infinite  goodness  been  repaid. 
Prostrate  before  Thy  veiled  majesty,  at  the 
foot  of  the  altar,  where  Thou  art  as  truly  and 
really  present  as  in  heaven,  we  come  to  make 
reparation  and  offer  atonement  for  all  the  in- 
juries inflicted  on  Thee  in  the  sacrament  of 
Thy  love. 

O  divine  Jesus,  O  meek  and  humble  Jesus, 
accept  our  feeble  efforts  to  compassionate 
Thy  suffering  Heart,  and  to  make  a  fitting 
reparation  to  Thy  outraged  majesty  for  all 
blasphemies,  profanations,  and  sacrileges  ever 
committed;  for  our  own  want  of  devotion 


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and  reverence  in  Thy  sacred  presence,  for  our 
poor  preparations  and  thanksgivings  at  holy 
communion,  and  for  the  littlfe  fruit  we  have 
drawn  from  holy  communion  through  our 
own  fault. 

Pardon,  O  Lord,  pardon,  we  beseech  Thee, 
these  and  all  our  offenses  against  Thee.  We 
are  truly  sorry  for  having  sinned,  because 
Thou  art  infinitely  good  and  sin  displeases 
Thee.  Thou  wilt  not  despise  a  contrite  and 
humble  heart.  We  offer  Thee  our  poor  hearts 
filled  with  sentiments  of  sincere  repentance 
and  deep  affection.  We  offer  Thee,  in  atone- 
ment, Thy  own  bitter  sufferings,  the  sorrows 
of  Thy  blessed  Mother,  and  the  merits  of  all 
the  saints.  By  the  fervor  of  our  love  we 
desire  to  make  amends  to  Thee  for  the  injuries 
inflicted  on  Thee  by  ourselves,  by  infidels, 
heretics,  and  all  negligent  Christians.  Yes, 
Jesus,  we  love  Thee  now  above  all  things,  and 
we  are  resolved  to  please  Thee  by  doing  Thy 
will  and  by  faithfully  discharging  the  obliga- 
tions of  our  state  of  life.  Thy  kingdorti  come ; 
Thy  will  be  done  on  earth  as  it  is  in  heaven  ! 

How  happy  should  we  be,  O  Jesus,  could 
we  but  make  reparation  to  Thy  glory,  by  our 
respect,  by  our  zeal,  aye,  even  by  the  shedding 
of  our  blood.  At  least,  most  adorable  Saviour, 
grant  us  the  grace  to  ]pve  Thee  in  the  most 


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holy  Sacrament  of  the  Altar,  with  the  mosi 
tender,  the  most  generous,  the  most  perfect, 
the  most  constant  love. 

EJACULATIONS 

0  Sacrament  most  holy,  O  Sacrament  divine, 

All  praise  and  all  thanksgiving  be  every  moment  Thine! 

Virgin  most  holy,  by  thy  holy  and  im- 
maculate heart,  make  us  enter  into  the  ador- 
able Heart  of  thy  divine  Son,  Jesus  Christ, 
that  we  may  learn  to  be  meek  and  humble, 
chaste  and  gentle  and  kind. 

Our  Lady  of  the  Most  Blessed  Sacrament, 
pray  Jor  us ! 

Dear  St.  Joseph !  obtain  for  us  the  gift  of 
prayer  and  of  perpetual  union  with  Jesus  and 
Mary.  Amen. 

Spiritual  Communion 

estjs,  my  Saviour  and  my  God  !  I  am  not 
worthy  to  appear  before  Thee,  for  I  am 
a  poor  sinner ;  yet  I  approach  Thee  with  con- 
fidence, for  Thou  hast  said,  "Come  to  Me, 
all  you  that  labor  and  are  burdened,  and 

1  will  refresh  you."  Thou  wilt  not  despise 
a  contrite  and  humble  heart.  I  am  truly 
sorry  for  my  sins,  because  by  them  I  have 
offended  Thee,   Who  art  infinitely  good. 


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Whatever  may  have  been  my  foolish  trans- 
gressions in  the  past,  I  love  Thee  now  above 
all  things,  and  with  all  my  heart.  I  desire, 
good  Jesus,  to  receive  Thee  in  holy  com- 
munion, and  since  I  can  not  now  receive  Thee 
in  the  Blessed  Sacrament,  I  beseech  Thee  to 
come  to  me  spiritually  and  to  refresh  my  soul 
with  Thy  sweetness. 

Come,  my  Lord,  my  God,  and  my  All ! 
Come  to  me,  and  let  me  never  again  be 
separated  from  Thee  by  sin.  Teach  me  Thy 
blessed  ways;  help  taie  with  Thy  grace  to 
imitate  Thy  example;  to  practise  meekness, 
humility,  charity,  and  all  the  virtues  of  Thy 
sacred  Heart.  My  divine  Master,  my  one 
desire  is  to  do  Thy  will  and  to  love  Thee  more 
and  more ;  help  me  that  I  may  be  faithful 
to  the  end  in  Thy  service.  Bless  me  in  life 
and  in  death,  that  I  may  praise  Thee  forever 
in  heaven.  Amen. 

potter  ftctg  for  a  Spiritual  Communum 
I 

"T  believe  that  Thou,  O  Jesus,  art  in  the 
Most  Holy  Sacrament!    I  love  Thee  and 
desire  Thee!  Come  into  my  heart.  I  embrace 
Thee;  oh,  never  leave  me! 


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II 

(T)Y  Jesus,  I  love  Thee  with  my  whole  heart, 
and  I  wish  to  live  always  united  to  Thee. 
As  I  can  not  now  receive  Thee  sacramentally, 
I  receive  Thee  in  spirit.  Come,  then,  into  my 
soul;  I  embrace  Thee,  and  I  unite  my  entire 
self  to  Thee;  and  I  beseech  Thee  never  more 
to  allow  me  to  be  separated  from  Thee. 


in 

f  \  my  Jesus,  living  in  the  blessed  Eucharist, 
come  and  live  in  my  heart  in  the  might  of 
Thy  love,  by  which  all  within  me  may  become 
transformed.  Reign  in  me  over  all  my  fac- 
ulties, so  that  I  may  no  longer  live  or  act  but 
by  Thy  life  and  movement.  Be  Thou,  0  my 
Love,  the  Life  of  my  life,  that  so  each  day  my 
heart  may  become  more  and  more  like  Thine. 


IV 

(T)y  sweet  Jesus,  come  into  my  poor  heart 
and  remain  with  me.  Poor  as  it  is,  may 
it  be  to  Thee  a  sanctuary  from  those  who  hate 
Thee,  as  Thy  Heart  is  to  me  a  refuge  and  a 
sanctuary  from  my  enemies. 


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V 

(¥)y  heart  is  ready,  O  my  Jesus,  to  receive 
Thee.  Enter,  and  stay  with  me,  for  the 
day  is  far  spent.  Tribulation  draws  nigh  and 
there  is  none  to  help,  but  if  Thou  art  with 
me,  I  shall  not  feai.1 

EtrtmlgenceU  ftcts  in  Jgoiwr  of  tfjr  ISlesseU  Sacrament 

Reverent  Genuflection  and  Devout  Invocation 
Before  the  Blessed  Sacrament 

1.  For  reciting  in  any  language  the  invocation, 
"Jesus,  my  God,  I  adore  Thee  here  present  in  the 
sacrament  of  Thy  love,"  whilst  devoutly  genuflecting 
before  the  Blessed  Sacrament  enclosed  in  the  taber- 
nacle, one  hundred  days  indulgence,  each  time. 

2.  For  reciting  the  same  invocation  whilst  adoring 
with  a  double  genuflection  the  Blessed  Sacrament 
solemnly  exposed,  three  hundred  days,  each  time. 

3.  For  making  an  exterior  act  of  reverence  in  pass- 
ing by  a  church  or  oratory  where  the  Blessed  Sacra- 
ment is  kept,  one  hundred  days  each  time. 

Pius  X  (S.  Cong.  Indul.,  July  13,  1908). 

1  Acts  m,  IV,  and  V  from  The  Voice  of  the  Sacred  Hesrt. 


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Vra$ers  to  tfje  J$ol$  ©f)ost  in  Connection  tottfc 
Visits  to  tfie  3&lesse&  Sacrament  an& 
Communion  HBebotions1 

I 

O  holy  Ghost,  help  me  to  receive  Jesus 
with  love  and  reverence.  Thou  art  my 
teacher  and  my  sanctifier,  and  by  Thee  I 
live.  Thou  givest  light  and  strength  to  my 
soul.  Jesus,  hidden  in  the  Blessed  Sacra- 
ment, is  my  Saviour  and  my  God.  I  long 
to  be  with  Him,  that  He  may  abide  more  in 
me  and  I  in  Him.  He  is  the  Bread  of  life,  the 
true  Bread  of  God.  I  long  to  feed  with  adora- 
tion on  that  living  Bread.  Be  with  me,  0 
Blessed  Spirit,  as  I  draw  near  to  the  altar, 
and  give  me  always  more  faithfulness  to  Jesus 
and  more  love  for  Him. 

II 

ITn  the  light  of  the  tabernacle  I  ask  Thee, 
O  Holy  Ghost,  to  fill  my  heart  with  pure 
desire  for  Jesus,  the  living  Bread.  Give  me 
grace  to  adore  Him  with  the  holy  angels, 
that  His  will  may  be  done  on  earth  as  it  is 
in  heaven,  and  that  His  will  may  be  done  in 

i  From  Father  Rawes'  "  Bread  of  Life."  a  work  we  recommend 
most  earnestly  to  devout  soul*. 


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my  soul.  Help  me  to  thank  Him  for  all  His 
gifts,  and  most  of  all  for  Himself.  By  this 
Holy  Sacrament  He  strengthens  souls  on 
earth,  and  gives  rest  to  souls  in  purgatory, 
and  gladdens  souls  in  heaven.  He  is  the 
hidden  Manna,  promised  by  Himself  to  all  who 
overcome.  Thy  grace  will  bring  me  in  safety 
to  God.  May  I  taste  the  sweetness  of  Jesus  ! 
May  my  soul  be  kept  by  Thee  very  bright 
fpr  the  coming  of  my  Spouse ! 


leanse  my  heart,  O  Holy  Spirit,  by  this 


v^  heavenly  food,  wherein  Jesus  gives  me 
itimself.  Strengthen  my  faith,  that  I  may 
see  Jesus  in  this  sacrament  of  His  body  and 
blood.  There  is  in  me  a  law  by  which  I  am 
in  danger  of  falling  into  the  captivity  of  sin. 
I  have  often  to  go  on  my  heavenward  way 
through  darkness  and  many  temptations, 
but  Thou  art  my  light  and  my  strength.  In 
Thee  I  trust.  By  Thy  grace  I  can  do  all 
things  that  Jesus  wishes  me  to  do.  Be  ever 
in  my  soul  as  the  dew  of  the  light.  With 
utter  trust  I  rest  upon  Thee,  and  believe  the 
testimony  which  Thou  givest.  Set  up  more 
and  more  Thy  kingdom  in  my  soul,  that  I  may 
keep  my  body  under,  and  bring  it  to  subjection, 


III 


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lest  I  should  be  a  castaway  from  Jesus  and 
from  Thee. 

IV 

holy  Ghost,  let  my  life  be  hidden  with 
Jesus  in  God.  Give  me  grace  to  live 
for  God  only,  and  to  use  creatures  in  Him  and 
for  His  sake.  Let  the  beauty  of  God  blind 
me  to  the  beauty  of  the  world,  and  let  the 
light  of  God  blind  me  to  the  light  of-  earth. 
Thou,  O  my  God,  art  brighter  than  all  things 
and  sweeten  Take  away  from  my  soul  all 
the  dross  and  purify  it,  giving  it  light  and 
strength.  To  Thee,  Spirit  of  deathless  love, 
I  turn  for  help.  Take  from  me  all  human 
respect ;  for  wrong  regard  of  creatures  blights 
the  soul,  so  that  its  fruits  are  withered.  Help 
me  to  be  more  faithful  to  Jesus,  my  Love, 
Who  is  coming  to  me  from  His  altar.  He  is 
my  life,  as  Thou  art  my  life,  and  as  the  eternal 
Father  is  my  life.  Give  me  more  love,  that 
I  may  welcome  Jesus  as  He  comes  to  me  in  the 
hidden  light,  and  the  freshness  of  the  morning 
dew. 

V 

Q  holy  Ghost,  fill  me  with  the  fear  of  the 
Lord,  and  drive  far  from  me  all  thought* 
of  presumption.    Save  me  from  guilt  lik/ 


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this.  Keep  me  from  offending  God;  and 
keep  me  from  the  wounds  of  His  ang^r.  Make 
me  feel. His  goodness,  and  fill  my  heart  with 
thankfulness.  If  I  am  faithful  to  Thee, 
Thou  wilt  give  me  much  grace;  if  I  am  un- 
faithful, Thou  wilt  give  me  little  grace,  or,  it 
may  be,  none  at  all.  Dwell  in  my  soul  more 
and  more,  that  I  may  be  faithful  with  a  great 
faithfulness,  and  inherit  the  fulness  of  Thy 
promises. 

VI 

f\  holy  Ghost,  give  me  a  great  hunger  for 
^  the  Bread  of  life.  Do  Thou,  by  that 
Bread  which  is  Jesus,  satisfy  my  soul,  and 
strengthen  it,  and  make  it  full  of  life.  I  am 
needy  with  a  great  need ;  but  this  Bread  of 
heaven  is  the  life  of  the  poor ;  let  it  be  my  life. 
I  am  very  poor  and  needy ;  but  Thou,  my  own 
Lord,  dost  always  care  for  me.  Without 
Thee,  Blessed  Spirit,  I  can  not  say,  Jesus : 
without  Thee,  Helper  of  the  needy,  I  can  not 
feed  on  Him  Who  is  the  Bread  from  heaven. 

O  Spirit  of  peace,  give  me  a  great  love  for 
the  holy  sacrifice  of  the  Mass. 

O  Spirit  of  reconciliation,  help  all  darkened 
souls,  and  bring  them  back  to  life. 

0  Spirit  of  mercy,  help  the  souls  that  are 
now  suffering  in  the  fire  of  purgatory.    I  ask 


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Thee,  by  Thine  own  goodness,  to  give  them 
refreshment  and  joy  and  white  robes  of  con- 
soling love. 

O  most  pitiful  Spirit,  give  me  a  great  joy 
in  this  Sacrament  of  love.  Thou#dwellest  in 
me,  and  by  Thee  I  live  to  God.  Thou  makest 
me  a  temple  of  Thyself  and  of  the  Father  and 
the  Son.  Thou  makest  me  an  heir  of  God. 
Bring  me  now,  dear  Spirit,  in  light  to  the 
altar ;  bring  me  in  light  to  my  grave ;  bring 
me  in  light  to  the  city  of  the  King  and  the  song 
of  the  morning  stars. 

VII 


ternal  Father,  wash  me  from  my  sins 
in  the  blood  of  Jesus. 


Eternal  Son,  fill  me  with  the  fire  of  Thy 
Heart. 

Eternal  Spirit,  make  me  glad  with  the  sweet- 
ness of  the  soul  of  Jesus. 

O  eternal  Father,  crush-  all  the  powers  of 
evil  under  my  feet.  Let  me  walk  upon  the  asp 
and  the  basilisk ;  let  me  trample  under  foot  the 
lion  and  the  dragon  by  the  blood  of  "Thy  Son. 

O  eternal  Son,  pour  into  my  soul  abundant 
gifts  of  grace.  Thou  didst  die  for  me  on  the 
cross.  There  Thou  didst  merit  for  me  the 
treasures  of  grace  which  now  Thou  givest. 


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Thou  didst  give  me  Thyself  in  shedding  o£ 
blood  and  in  dimness  of  death.  Now  Thou 
givest  me  Thyself  in  outpouring  of  gladness 
and  in  Thy  deathless  life.  Thou  wast  dead, 
and  art  alive  forever. 

O  eternal  Spirit,  hide  me  more  and  more 
with  God,  and  let  there  be  in  me  more  and 
more  of  the  mind  of  Jesus.  Touch  the  lips 
of  my  soul  and  give  me  a  taste  for  this  Bread 
of  God,  that  I  may  know  the  graciousness  of 
my  Jesus,  and  the  sweetness  of  His  blood. 
The  love  of  God  is  shed  abroad  in  my  heart, 
for  Thou,  O  Holy  Ghost,  art  given  to  me. 
Oh,  lift  me  up,  dear  Spirit,  from  the  dust. 
Oh,  bring  me  in  Thine  own  good  time  to  the 
pavement  of  pure  gold  as  clear  as  crystal. 
Fill  my  soul  with  Thy  dew ;  fill  it  with  Thy 
fire.  There  is  no  dew  like  Thine ;  and  there 
is  no  fire  like  Thine.  They  mingle  together 
in  the  fruitfulness  of  the  garden  of  the  Spouse. 
They  mingle  with  the  blood  of  Jesus,  and  with 
the  water  from  His  side.  Oh,  fire  of  the  Holy 
Ghost,  gentle  and  sweet  as  dew !  Oh,  dew 
of  the  Holy  Ghost,  piercing  and  cleansing 
as  fire !  O  Holy  Ghost,  Whom  I  love,  lift 
Thy  little  one  to  Thine  uncreated  Heart. 

O  Blessed  Trinity,  show  me  thfe  hidden 
things  of  the  blood  of  Jesus,  the  holy  mystery 
of  Thy  Church. 


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Petitions  to  Jesus  in  tije  Cafrernacle 

jesuS,  I  thank  Thee  for  all  the  graces  I 
have  received  through  Thy  real  presence 
in  the  tabernacle ;  grant  me  an  ardent  love  for 
the  Sacrament  of  Thy  love;  grant  that  my 
visits  to  Thee  in  the  Blessed  Eucharist  may 
sanctify  me,  make  me  resemble  Thee,  and 
render  me  more  pleasing  to  Thee. 

Dispose  me  better  for  the  worthy  and  fruit- 
ful reception  of  holy  communion  and  increase 
in  me  the  desire  of  honoring  Thee  and  of 
causing  others  to  love  and  honor  Thee  more 
in  the  Blessed  Sacrament. 

I  recommend  to  Thee  the  wants  of  my  soul, 
the  needs  of  my  family,  of  my  friends  and  bene- 
factors, and  of  all  who  have  asked  me  to  pray 
for  them.  Preserve  us  from  all  deliberate 
sins,  forgive  us  those  that  we  have  committed, 
and  fill  us  with  the  penitential  spirit.  Send 
Thine  aid  to  the  holy  Church,  the  Sovereign 
Pontiff,  the  bishops,  priests,  Religious,  and  all 
the  faithful.  Direct  the  labors  of  apostolic 
missionaries.  Convert  infidels,  heretics,  and 
sinners,  and  lead  them  to  sincere  repentance. 
O  my  Jesus,  grant  me  the  inestimable  gift  of 
final  perseverance.  Let  me  attain  to  that 
degree  of  virtue  which  is  requisite  for  obtain- 
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destined  me.  Preserve  me  from  sudden  and 
unforeseen  death,  and  let  me  be  fortified  in 
my  departure  for  eternity  by  the  grace  of 
Extreme  Unction  and  the  Holy  Viaticum. 
Save  me  through  the  mercy  of  Thy  divine 
Heart,  grant  me  the  grace  at  the  hour  of  my 
death  to  love  Thee  witlva  disinterested  love 
like  that  with  which  Thou  didst  love  me  in 
Thy  last  hour  on  the  cross.  Amen. 

V.  Blessed  and  praised  every  moment 

R.  Be  the  Most  Holy  and  Divine  Sacrament, 

V.  Lord,  hear  our  prayers ; 

R.  And  let  our  cry  come  unto  Thee. 

V.  Let  us  bless  the  Lord. 

R.  Thanks  be  to  God. 

May  the  souls  of  the  faithful  departed, 
through  the  mercy  of  God,  rest  in  peace. 
Amen. 

EJACULATION 

My  God,  unite  all  minds  in  the  truth  and 
all  hearts  in  charity.  Indulgence  of  300  days, 
every  time.  — Pius  X,  January  21, 1905  ;  May 
30,  1908. 

N.  B.  Recite  also  the  prayers  for  the  Church  and 
for  the  Civil  Authorities,  p.  756,  and  the  Universal 
Prayer,  p.  760. 


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petition  for  tfje  golg  .Souls  in  ^urgatorg 

my  God,  I  recommend  to  Thy  clemency 
the  holy  souls  in  purgatory,  and  especially 
those  to  whom  I  am  most  indebted  by  the 
bond  of  charity  or  of  justice;  and  chiefly  I 
implore  Thee  in  behalf  of  those  who,  during 
their  life,  were  most  devout  to  the  Blessed 
Sacrament;  as  also  those  who  have  most 
loved  the  Blessed  Virgin .  For  this  I  offer  Thee, 
my  good  Jesus,  Thy  wounds,  Thy  agony,  Thy 
death,  and  all  the  merits  of  Thy  most  bitter 
Passion.  These  holy  souls  love  Thee  and 
desire  most  ardently  to  be  united  with  Thee. 
Hear,  then,  dear  Lord,  and  grant  this  my 
prayer  in  their  behalf,  which  I  present  to  Thee 
in  the  words  of  Thy  holy  Church :  "Requiem 
(Bternam  dona  eis  Domine,  et  lux  perpetualuceat 
eis"  —  "  Eternal  rest  give  unto  them,  O  Lord, 
and  let  perpetual  light  shine  upon  them." 

Requiescant  in  pace.  Amen. 
May  they  rest  in  peace.  Amen. 

N.  B.  Pity  the  poor  souls  and  recite  for  their  relief  some 
indulgenced  prayers  and  ejaculations. 

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*-pvEAR  Jesus,  in  the  Sacrament  of  the  Altar 
be  forever  thanked  and  praised.  Love, 
worthy  of  all  celestial  and  terrestrial  love! 


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Who,  out  of  infinite  love  for  me,  ungrateful 
sinner,  didst  assume  our  human  nature,  didst 
shed  Thy  most  precious  blood'  in  the  cruel 
scourging,  and  didst  expire  on  a  shameful 
cross  for  our  eternal  welfare  !  Now,  illumined 
with  lively  faith,  with  the  outpouring  of  my 
whole  soul  and  the  utmost  fervor  of  my  heart, 
I  humbly  beseech  Thee,  through  the  infinite 
merits  of  Thy  painful  sufferings,  give  me 
strength  and  courage  to  destroy  every  evil 
passion  which  sways  my  heart,  to  bless  Thee 
in  my  greatest  afflictions,  to  glorify  Thee  by 
the  exact  fulfilment  of  all  my  duties,  supremely 
to  hate  all  sin,  and  thus  to  become  a  saint. 

Indulgence  of  100  days,  once  a  day.  —  Pius  IX, 
Jan.  i,  1866. 

Jntotlgencrt!  £cts  of  &ebronce  {EotoatB  tijt 
Blwsrt!  &acranunt 

Genuflections  and  Salutations 

he  Archbishop  of  Port-au-Prince  in  Haiti 
entreated  the  Holy  Father,  in  order  to 
move  the  faithful  more  and  more  to  show  their 
faith  and  reverence  toward  the  Blessed  Sacra- 
ment, that  he  would  grant  the  following  in- 
dulgences, applicable  to  the  holy  souls  in 
purgatory : 

t.  For  reciting  in  any  language  the  in- 
vocation, "Jesus,  my  God,  I  adore  Thee  here 


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present  in  the  sacrament  of  Thy  love,"  while 
devoutly  genuflecting  before  the  Blessed 
Sacrament  enclosed  in  the  tabernacle,  100 
days' indulgence,  each  time. 

2.  For  reciting  the  same  invocation  while 
adoring  with  a  double  genuflection  the 
Blessed  Sacrament  solemnly  exposed,  300 
days,  each  time. 

3.  For  making  an  exterior  act  of  reverence 
in  passing  by  a  church  or  oratory  where  the 
Blessed  Sacrament  is  kept,  100  days,  each  time. 

The  Holy  Father  granted  these  indulgences 
as  asked  (S.  Cong.  Indul.,  July  3,  1908). 

These  indulgences  will  encourage  the  slow 
and  reverent  genuflection  before  the  Blessed 
Sacrament,  and  the  pious  custom  of  always 
raising  the  hat  or  slightly  bowing  in  passing 
before  a  church  door. 

In  £ct  of  Iftqjaratum  to  tijt  Sacrto  fteart  of  3tsu& 

(For  the  first  Friday  of  the  Month) 

dorable  Heart  of  Jesus,  glowing  with  love 
for  us  and  inflamed  with  zeal  for  ofir 
salvation :  O  Heart !  ever  sensible  of  our 
misery  and  the  wretchedness  to  which  our 
sins  have  reduced  us,  infinitely  rich  in  mercy 
to  heal  the  wounds  of  our  souls,  behold  us 
humbly  prostrate  before  Thee  to  express  the 


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sorrow  that  fills  our  hearts^  for  the  coldness 
and  indifference  with  which'  we  have  so  long 
requited  the  numberless  benefits  that  Thou 
hast  conferred  upon  us.  With  a  deep  sense 
of  the  outrages  that  have  been  heaped  upon 
Thee  by  our  sins  and  the  sins  of  others,  we 
come  to  make  a  solemn  reparation  of  honor 
to  Thy  most  sacred  Majesty.  It  was  our  sins 
that  overwhelmed  Thy  Heart  with  bitter- 
ness ;  it  was  the  weight  of  our  iniquities  that 
pressed  down  Thy  face  to  the  earth  in  the 
Garden  of  Olives  and  caused  Thee  to  ex- 
pire in  anguish  and  agony  on  the  cross. 
But  now,  repenting  and  sorrowful,  we  cast 
ourselves  at  Thy  feet,  and  implore  forgiveness. 
Adorable  Heart  of  Jesus,  source  of  true  con- 
trition and  ever  merciful  to  the  penitent  sin- 
ner, impart  to  our  hearts  the  spirit  of  penance, 
and  give  to  our  eyes  a  fountain  of  tears,  that 
we  may  sincerely  bewail  our  sins  now  and  for 
the  rest  of  our  days.  Oh,  would  that  we 
could  blot  them  out,  even  with  our  blood ! 
Pardon  them,  0  Lord,  in  Thy  mercy,  and 
pardon  and  convert  to  Thee  all  that  have 
committed  irreverences  and  sacrileges  against 
Thee  in  the  sacrament  of  Thy  love,  and  thus 
'give  another  proof  that  Thy  mercy  is  above 
all  Thy  works.  Divine  Jesus,  with  Thee 
there  are  rnercv  and  plentiful  redemption: 


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Various  Devotions 


deliver  us  from  .our  sins,  accept  the  sincere 
•desire  we  now  entertain,  and  our  holy  resolu- 
tion, relying  on  the  assistance  of  Thy  grace, 
henceforth  to  be  faithful  to  Thee.  And  in 
order  to  repair  the  sins  of  ingratitude  by  which 
we  have  grieved  Thy  most  tender  and  loving 
Heart,  we  are  resolved  in  the  future  ever  to 
love  and  honor  Thee  in  the  most  adorable 
Sacrament  of  the  Altar,  where  Thou  art  ever 
present  to  hear  and  grant  bur  petitions,  and 
to  be  the  food  and  life  of  our  souls.    Be  Thou, 

0  compassionate  Jesus !  our  Mediator  with 
Thy  heavenly  Father,  Whom  we  have  so 
grievously  offended,  strengthen  our  weakness, 
•confirm  these  our  resolutions  of  amendment, 
and  as  Thy  sacred  Heart  is  our  refuge  and  our 
hope  when  we  have  sinned,  so  may  it  be  the 
strength  and  support  of  our  repentance,  that 
nothing  in  life  or  death  may  ever  again 
separate  us  from  Thee.  Amen. 

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£acrto  $eart  of  Jrsus 

Together  with  Prayers  for  the  Church  and  for  the 
Propagation  of  the  Faith 

([)  ost  sacred  Heart  of  Jesus  !  I  adore  Thee , 
I  offer  to  Thee  all  that  I  am  and  all  that 

1  possess ;  I  consecrate  to  Thee  my  soul  with  all 
its  faculties,  my  body  with  all  its  senses,  my 


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heart  with  all  its  affections,  desiring  in  all 
things  to  honor,  love,  and  glorify  Thee;  in 
thanksgiving  for  the  numberless  benefits  that 
I  have  received  from  Thee,  especially  in  the 
Holy  Eucharist;  in  atonement  for  my  own 
sins  as  well  as  in  reparation  for  all  the  offenses 
that  are  committed  against  Thee  in  the 
sacrament  of  Thy  love,  and,  finally,  in  humble 
supplication,  that  I  may  henceforth  be  faith- 
ful to  Thee,  that  I  may  please  Thee  in  thought, 
word,  and  deed,  that  I  may  suffer  in  patience 
and  in  perfect  resignation  to  Thy  holy  will, 
that  I  may  become  like  to  Thee  in  meekness 
and  humility,  that  I  may  persevere  in  Thy 
love  and  Thy  grace  to  the  end  of  my  life,  and 
that  I  may  praise  Thee  and  bless  Thee  with 
the  saints  and  angels  in  eternity. 

We  beseech  Thee,  also,  O  good  Jesus,  by 
Thy  sacred  Heart,  overflowing  with  sweet- 
ness and  mercy,  to  bless  our  Holy  Father,  the 
Pope,  and  our  Holy  Mother,  the  Church ;  to 
take  under  Thy  special  protection  this  con- 
gregation, our  homes,  our  country,  our  rulers, 
our  legislators,  our  bishops,  our  priests,  and 
all  Religious  Orders.  We  recommend  to  Thee 
all  our  concerns,  our  friends,  relatives,  bene- 
factors, and  all  those  who  have  asked  us  to 
pray  for  them ;  those  who  are  sick  and  those 
who  are  dying,  and  all  who  are  under  any 


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Various  Devotions 


affliction.  Cast  an  eye  of  compassion  on 
obstinate  sinners  and  heretics  and  unbelievers. 

Give  eternal  rest  to  the  faithful  departed. 

Bless  in  particular  the  apostolic  labors  of 
those  who  are  engaged  in  giving  missions  and 
retreats,  in  propagating  the  Faith  in  heathen 
lands,  in  spreading  Thy  kingdom  on  earth, 
and  in  fostering  devotion  to  Thy  most  sacred 
Heart  and  to  the  Most  Holy  Sacrament  of  the 
Altar.  Amen. 

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ternal  Father,  by  Thy  infinite  mercy  and 
by  the  infinite  merits  of  Thy  divine  Son 
Jesus,  make  Thyself  known  and  loved  by  aB 
souls,  since  it  is  Thy  will  that  all  should  be  saved. 
Gloria  Patri. 

Through  the  sacred  mysteries  of  human 
redemption  send,  O  Lord,  laborers  into  Thy 
harvest,  and  spare  Thy  people. 

Eternal  Word  incarnate,  Redeemer  of  the 
human  race,  convert  all  souls  to  Thyself,  since 
for  them  Thou  wast  obedient  even  to  the 
death  of  the  Cross. 

Gloria  Patri. 

Through  the  merits  and  intercession  of  Thy 
most  holy  Mother,  and  of  all  the  angels  and 
saints,  send,  O  Lord,  laborers  into  Thy  har- 
vest and  spare  Thy  people. 


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O  Holy  Spirit  of  God,  by  the  infinite  merits 
of  the  Passion  and  Death  of  Jesus  Christ,  dif- 
fuse thy  most  ardent  and  all-powerful  charity 
in  all  hearts,  that  there  may  be  one  Fold  and 
one  Shepherd  throughout  the  world,  and  that 
all  may  come  to  sing  Thy  divine  mercies  in 
Heaven  forever.    Amen.    Gloria  Patri. 

Indulgence  of  7  years  and  7  quarantines,  once  a  day. — 
Leo  XIII,  Jan.  23,  1894. 

5nlmi|jettali  Cfjaplet  of  tfje  Sacteto  J&eart 

V.  O  God,  come  to  my  assistance. 
R.  O  Lord,  make  haste  to  help  me. 
V.  Glory  be,  etc. 

R.  As  it  was,  etc.  * 
Indulgence  of  300  days,  every  time.  —  Pius  VII,  March 
20,  1815. 

I 

y  most  loving  Jesus,  when  I  ponder  over  Thy  most 
sacrea  Heart,  ail  tenderness  and  sweetness  for  sin- 
ners, then  doth  my  heart  rejoice,  and  I  am  filled  with  hope 
of  Thy  kind  welcome.  ■  But,  ah  me,  my  sins !  how  many 
and  how  great !  With  Peter  and  with  Magdalen,  I  be- 
wail and  abhor  them,  because  they  are  an  offense  to 
Thee,  my  Sovereign  Good.  Oh,  grant  me  pardon  for 
them*  all.  I  pray  Thy  sacred  Heart  that  I  may  rather  die 
than  offend  Thee  again,  and  may  live  only  to  love  Thee. 
Pater  once,  Gloria  five  times,  in  honor  of  the  Sacred  Heart, 
then : 

Sweet  Heart  of  my  Jesus, 

Make  me  love  Thee  ever  more  and  more. 

II 

y  Jesus,  I  bless  Thy  most  humble  Heart ;  and  I  give 
thanks  unto  Thee,  Who  in  making  it  my  model  dost 
urge  me  with  strong  pleadings  to  imitate  it,  and  also,  at 
the  cost  of  so  many  humiliations,  dost  vouchsafe  Thyself 


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to  point  out  and  smooth  for  me  the  way  to  follow  Thee. 
Fool  and  ungrateful  that  I  am,  how  have  I  wandered  far 
away  from  Thee !  Pardon  me,  my  Jesus !  Take  away 
from  me  all  hateful  pride  and  ambftion,  that  with  lowly 
heart  I  may  follow  Thee,  my  Jesus,  amidst  humiliations 
and  so  gain  peace  and  salvation.  Strengthen  me,  Thou 
who  canst,  and  I  will  ever  bless  Thy  sacred  Heart.  Pater 
once,  Gloria  five  times.    Sweet  Heart,  etc. 

Ill 

Y  Jesus,  I  marvel  at  Thy  most  patient  Heart,  and  I 
give  Thee  thanks  for  all  the  wondrous  examples  of 
unwearied  patience  which  Thou  hast  left  us.  It  grieves 
me  that  these  examples  still  have  to  reproach  me  for  my 
excessive  delicacy,  shrinking  from  every  little  pain.  Pour, 
then,  into  my  heart,  O  dear  Jesus,  a  fervent  and  constant 
love  of  suffering  and  the  cross,  of  mortification  and  of 
penance,  that,  following  Thee  to  Calvary,  I  may  with  Thee 
attain  the  joys  of  Paradise.  Pater  once,  Gloria  five  times. 
Sweet  Heart,  etc. 

•  IV 

*T^\ear  Jesus,  beside  Thy  most  gentle  Heart  I  set  my 
fU  own,  and  shudder  to  see  how  unlike  mine  is  to  Thine. 
How  am  I  wont  to  fret  and  grieve  when  a  hint,  a  look,  or  a 
word  thwarts  me !  Pardon  all  my  violence,  and  give  me 
for  the  future  grace  to  imitate  in  every  contradiction  Thy 
unalterable  meekness,  that  so  I  may  enjoy  an  everlasting 
holy  peace.  Pater  once,  Gloria  five  times.  Sweet  Heart,  etc. 

V 

Eet  us  sing  praise  to  Jesus  for  his  generous  Heart, 
conqueror  of  death  and  hell;  for  well  it  merits 
every  praise.  Still  more  than  ever  confounded  am  I,  look- 
ing upon  my  coward  heart,  which  dreads  even  a  rough 
word  or  injurious  taunt.  But  it  shall  be  so  with  me  no 
more.  My  Jesus,  I  pray  Thee  for  such  strength  that, 
fighting  and  conquering  self  on  earth,  I  may  one  day  re- 
joice triumphantly  with  Thee  in  heaven.  Pater  once. 
Gloria  five  times.    Sweet  Heart,  etc. 


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|^ow  let  us  turn  to  Mary,  and  dedicating  ourselves  yet 
more  and  more  to  her,  and  trusting  in  her  mother's 
heart,  we  say  to  her :  By  all  the  virtue  of  thy  most  sweet 
heart  obtain  for  me,  great  Mother  of  God,  our  Mother 
Mary,  a  true  and  enduring  devotion  to  the  Sacred  Heart 
of  Jesus,  thy  Son,  that,  bound  up  in  every  thought  and 
affection  in  union  with  His  Heart,  I  may  fulfil  each  duty  of 
my  state,  serving  Jesus  evermore  with  readiness  of  heart, 
and  specially  this  day. 

V.  Heart  of  Jesus,  burning  with  love  of  us, 
R.  Inflame  our  hearts  with  love  of  Thee. 

Let  us  Pray 

'  I  !ord,  we  beseech  Thee,  let  Thy  Holy  Spirit  kindle  in 
,  1  J  our  hearts  that  fire  of  charity  which  Our  Lord  Jesus 
Christ,  Thy  Son,  sent  forth  from  His  inmost  Heart  upon 
this  earth,  and  willed  that  it  should  burn  exceedingly. 
Who  liveth  and  reigneth  with  Thee,  in  the  unity  of  the 
same  Holy  Spirit,  God  forever  and  ever.  Amen. 

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(Recommended  to  Promoters  of  the  Sacred  Heart  League) 

O jesus,  Saviour  of  mankind,  Thou  hast  mercifully 
revealed  to  us  the  wonderful  riches  of  Thy  Heart ;  in 
thanksgiving  for  Thy  benefits,  especially  for  the  institu- 
tion of  the  Holy  Eucharist  —  in  reparation  for  the  offenses 
against  the  Blessed  Sacrament  —  in  union  with  Thy  media- 
tion in  heaven  for  us,  poor  sinners,  I  consecrate  myself 
entirely  to  Thee,  for  the  glory  of  God  and  the  salvation  of 
souls.  I  promise  to  aid  in  spreading  the  worship  and  in 
promoting  the  interests  of  Thy  sacred  Heart. 

I  choose,  moreover,  the  Blessed  Virgin  Mary  for  my 
Queen,  my  Advocate,  and  my  Mother,  and  I  am  resolved 
to  imitate  her  virtues,  in  particular  her  love  for  sinners, 
and  to  foster  and  promote  devotion  to  her  Immaculate 
Conception.  I  beseech  Thee,  O  Lord,  to  accept  this  prom- 
ise Thou  hast  inspired  me  to  make  it;  grant  me  the 
grace  to  fulfil  it.  Amen. 


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Sweet  Heart  of  Jesus,  be  my  love!  Sweet  Heart  of 
Mary,  be  my  salvation  I 

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In  Behalf  of  a  Municipality 

'  ook  down,  holy  Father  and  Lord,  from  Thy  sano 
,  I  A  tuary,  and  from  heaven,  Thy  dwelling-place  on  high, 
and  behold  this  sacred  Victim  which  our  great  high  priest, 
Thy  holy  cnUd,  Our  Lord  Jesus,  offers  up  to  Thee  for  the 
sins  of  His  brethren ;  and  be  appeased  for  the  multitude  of 
our  transgressions.  Behold,  the  voice  of  the  blood  of  Jesus, 
our  brother,  cries  to  Thee  from  the  cross.  Give  ear,  0 
Lord !  Be  appeased,  O  Lord !  Hearken,  and  do  not 
tarry,  for  Thine  own  sake,  O  my  God,  for  Thy  name  is 
invoked  upon  this  city  and  upon  Thy  people ;  and  deal  with 
us  according  to  Thy  mercy.  Amen. 

V.  That  Thou  vouchsafe  to  defend,  pacify,  keep,  pre- 
serve, and  bless  this  city. 

R.  We  beseech  Thee  to  hear  us. 

Indulgence  of  100  days,  once  a  day.  —  Pius  IX,  Feb. 
4,  i877. 

JForm  of  Consecration  to  tfje  Sarreto  Start  of  Jforas 

Issued  with  the  Encyclical  of  Pope  Leo  XIII,  May  25,  189% 
on  the  consecration  of  mankind  to  the  Sacred  Heart  of  Jesus. 

ost  sweet  Jesus,  Redeemer  of  the  human 
race,  look  down  upon  us,  humbly  pros- 
trate before  Thy  altar.  We  are  Thine  and 
Thine  we  wish  to  be ;  but  to  be  more  surely 
united  with  Thee,  behold  each  one  of  us  freely 
consecrates  himself  to-day  to  Thy  most  sacred 
Heart.  Many,  indeed,  have  never  known 
Thee;  many,  too,  despising  Thy  precepts, 
Have  rejected  Thee.    Have  mercy  on  them 


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all,  most  merciful  Jesus,  and  draw  them  to 
Thy  sacred  Heart.  Be  Thou  King,  O  Lord, 
not  only  of  the  faithful  who  have  never  for- 
saken Thee,  but  also  oc  *he  prodigal  children 
who  have  abandoned  Thee;  grant  that  they 
may  quickly  return  to  their  Father's  house, 
lest  they  die  of  wretchedness  and  hunger. 
Be  Thou  King  of  those  who  are  deceived  by 
erroneous  opinions,  or  whom  discord  keeps 
aloof,  and  call  them  back  to  the  harbor  of 
truth  and  unity  of  faith,  so  that  soon  there 
may  be  but  one  flock  and  one  shepherd. 
Be  Thou  King  also  of  all  those  who  sit  in  the 
ancient  superstition  of  the  Gentiles,  and  re- 
fuse not  Thou  to  deliver  them  out  of  darkness 
into  the  light  and  kingdom  of  God.  Grant, 
O  Lord,  to  Thy  Church,  assurance  of  freedom 
and  immunity  from  harm;  give  peace  and 
order  to.  all  nations,  and  make  the  earth  re- 
sound from  pole  to  pole  with  one  cry :  Praise 
to  the  divine  Heart  that  wrought  our  salvation; 
to  it  be  glory  and  honor  forever.  Amen. 

^rager :  "  #  JHost  Gompasstonate  Jesus ! " 

most  compassionate  Jesus  !   Thou  alone 
art  our  salvation,  our  life,  and  our  resur- 
rection.   We  implore  Thee,  therefore,  do  not 
forsake  Us  in  our  needs  and  afflictions,  but 


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by  the  agony  of  Thy  most  sacred  Heart, 
and  by  the  sorrows  of  Thy  immaculate  Mother, 
succor  Thy  servants  whom  Thou  hast  re- 
deemed by  Thy  most  precious  blood. 

Indulgence  of  100  days,  once  a  day.  —  Pius  IX, 
Oct.  6,  1870. 

EJACULATION 

Jesu,  Deus  mens,  super  Jesus,  my  God,  I  love 
omnia  amo  Te.  Thee  above  all  things. 

Indulgence  of  50  days.  —  Pius  IX,  May  7,  1854. 


ftgran  to  t&e  &anrefc  fteart? 

"Be  this  our  life's  one  aim 
To  labor  for  the  glory  of  Thy  Name  "  m 

O sacred  Heart !  what  shall  I  render  Thee 
For  all  the  gifts  Thou  hast  bestowed  on  me  ? 
O  Heart  of  God  !  Thou  seem'st  but  to  implore 
That  I  should  love  Thee  daily  more  and  more. 

O  Heart,  Whose  reign  began  upon  the  Tree 
Where  Thou  didst  triumph  by  humility ; 
O  grant  I  may  Thy  hidden  ways  adore 
And  know  and  lcve  Thee  daily  more  and  more. 

O  sacred  Heart,  I  long,  I  long  to  love 
E'en  as  the  saints  with  Thee  in  heaven  above, 
O  dearest  Heart,  this  grace  then  I  implore, 
That  I  may  love  Thee  daily,  hourly  more. 

1  This  hymn  was  set  to  music  by  the  late  Rev.  Father  W. 
Maher,  S.J.,  and  published  by  Messrs.  Burns  and  Oates.  From 
Voice  of  the  Sacred  Heart. 


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O  Heart  of  Jesas !  come  and  live  in  me 

That  with  Thy  love  my  heart  consumed  may  be ; 

O  sacred  Heart  of  Jesus,  I  implore 

That  I  may  love  Thee  daily  more  and  more. 

O  sacred  Heart !  be  this  our  life's  one  aim ; 

To  labor  for  the  glory  of  Thy  Name. 

O  dearest  Heart !  this  grace  we  Thee  implore : 

That  all  the  world  may  know  and  love  Thee  more. 

SUone  tottij  Golf 

Alone  with  God ;  oh !  who  can  say 
The  mystery  deep  these  words  contain  I 
It  thrills  the  soul  with  love  and  fear 
To  know  and  feel  that  God  is  near. 

Alone,  my  God,  alone  with  Thee, 
The  bliss  .like  this  for  such  as  me. 
How  can  so  mean  and  vile  a  thing 
Remain  alone  before  her  King ! 

Yet  Abram's  faith,  so  firm  and  pure, 
Made  hope  shine  bright  when  least  secure, 
And  whilst  vast  stranger-land  he  trod, 
He  calmly  dwelt  alone  with  God. 

Can  heart  conceive  what  Moses  felt, 
When  all  alone  with  God  he  dwelt, 
The  glowing  breath  of  God  so  near, 
And  whispering  softly  to  his  ear ! 

How  soft  and  sweetly  time  passed  there, 
Alone  with  God,  and  lost  in  prayer, 
His  raptured  soul  beamed  forth  such  light 
As  dazzled  mortals  at  the  sight. 

Nor  Sinai's  height,  nor  Horeb's  fire, 
;Nar  Thabor's  sweets  need  I  desire, 
;  If  in  some  little  lonely  cell, 
'  I  may  alone  with  Jesus  dwell. 


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Oh  I  if  my  weak  heart  might  be 
That  little  cell,  my  Spouse,  for  Thee; 
Alone,  my  God,  yes,  night  and  day, 
And  at  Thy  feet  I'd  ever  stay. 

If  oft  Thou  shouldst  the  cross  bestow 
On  one  who  merits  nought  but  woe, 
Oh !  teach  me  then  alone  to  be 
Attentive  to  Thy  love  for  me. 

And  when  obedience  calls  me  where 
My  labors  take  the  place  of  prayer, 
I'll  strive  to  keep  my  eyes  on  Thee, 
And  midst  my  toils  alone  to  be. 

O  God  of  love,  come  then  and  dwell 

Alone,  in  this  poor  humble  cell, 

Until  at  last  Thy  Heart  divine 

Consumes  this  wretched  heart  of  mine.  Amen. 

May  the  Sacred  Heart  of  Jesus  be  our  dwelling-place 
forever,  —  Leaflets. 


Cbristmas  H>aj? 

Cfjr  tfatfoitg  af  ®ur  fLorft  anU  &abtoui  3t»va  Cftrtst 

Prayers  from  the  Roman  Missal 

OGod,  Who  didst  make  this  most  sacred  night  to  shine 
forth  with  the  glory  of  Him  who  is  the  true  light  of 
the  world ;  grant  that  He  who,  thus  revealed  to  us,  has 
made  resplendent  our  path  on  earth,  may  be  forever  our 
joy  and  our  light  in  heaven.  '  • 

^ay  the  offerings  we  bring  on  this  festival  day  be 
pleasing  to  Thee,  O  Lord ;  and,  adoring  the  mystery 
of  the  Word  made  Flesh,  may  we,  by  Thy  grace,  be  found 


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made  like  unto  Him,  Who  has  united  our  nature  to  Thine 
own. 

rant,  we  beseech  Thee,  O  Lord  our  God,  that  we 
who,  in  joy  of  heart,  keep  with  threefold  celebration 
of  the  holy  mysteries  the  feast  of  the  nativity  of  Our 
Lord  Jesus  Christ,  may,  by  worthiness  of  life,  deserve  to 
rejoice  with  Him  for  evermore. 

Bathed  in  the  new  light  brought  upon  earth  by 
Thine  incarnate  Word,  we  beseech  Thee,  O  Almighty 
God,  to  vouchsafe  that  the  holy  faith  which  ever  illumines 
our  minds  may  in  all  our  actions  shine  forth  to  Thy  glory 
before  the  world. 

IN  virtue  of  the  birth  upon  earth  of  Thine  only-begotten 
Son,  vouchsafe,  O  Lord,  to  hallow  our  offerings,  and 
to  cleanse  us  from  all  stain  of  sin. 

rant,  we  beseech  Thee,  Almighty  God,  that  even  as 
the  Saviour  of  the  world,  born  to  us  this  day,  bestowed 
upon  us  by  adoption  the  sonship  of  God;  so  to  Him  we 
may  look  for  the  grace  of  a  happy  eternity. 


otoena  for  Cfjristutaw 

INDULGENCES 

Three  hundred  days,  each  day.  Plenary,  on  Christmas 
Day,  or  during  the  novena  or  octave,  on  the  usual 
conditions  :  confession,  communion,  and  prayer,  according 
to  the  intentions  of  the  Pope. 

N.B.  —  Many  Prayers,  Chaplets,  and  Devotions  contained 
in  this  book  in  honor  of  Our  Divine  Lord,  the  Blessed  Sac- 
rament, the  Holy  Name,  and  the  Sacred  Heart  are  quite  suitable 
for  a  Christmas  novena. 

Stager  for  Cfjmtmas 

/TVost  dear  Lord  Jesus  Christ  Who,  being  made  an 
infant  for  us,  wast  willing  to  be  born  in  a  cave,  to 
free  us  from  the  darkness  of  sin,  to  draw  us  to  Thyseli 


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and  to  inflame  us  with  Thy  holy  love ;  we  adore  Thee  as  our 
Creator  and  Redeemer,  we  accept  and  choose  Thee  for 
our  King  and  Lord,  and  for  tribute  we  offer  Thee  all  the 
affections  of  our  poor  hearts.  Dear  Jesus,  Our  Lord  and 
God,  deign  to  accept  this  offering,  and  that  it  may  be 
worthy  of  Thine  acceptance,  pardon  us  our  faults,  enlighten 
us,  and  inflame  us  with  that  holy  fire  which  Thou  earnest 
to  bring  into  the  world  and  enkindle  in  men's  hearts.  May 
our  souls  thus  become  a  perpetual  sacrifice  in  Thy  honor. 
Grant  that  we  may  ever  seek  Thy  greater  glory  here  on 
earth,  so  that  we  may  one  day  come  to  rejoice  in  Thy 
infinite  loveliness  in  Heaven.  Amen. 

Indulgence  of  100  days,  once  a  day.  —  Leo  XIII,  Jan. 
18,  1894. 

$rager  Before  trje  €xib 

I adore  Thee,  O  Word  incarnate,  true  Son  of  God 
from  all  eternity,  and  true  Son  of  Mary  ever  Virgin  in 
the  fulness  of  time.  When  I  adore  Thy  divine  person,  and 
the  humanity  united  to  Thy  divinity,  I  venerate  the  poor 
manger  which  welcomed  Thee  when  an  infant,  and  which 
was  truly  the  throne  of  Thy  love.  I  prostrate  myself  before 
it  with  the  simplicity  of  the  shepherds,  with  the  faith  of 
Joseph,  with  the  love  of  Mary.  I  bow  down  in  veneration 
of  this  precious  memorial  of  our  salvation  with  the  same 
spirit  of  mortification^  poverty,  and  humility  with  which 
Thou,  though  the  Lord  of  heaven  and  earth,  didst  choose 
for  Thyself  a  manger  wherein  to  lay  Thy  tender  infant 
limbs.  And  Thou,  O  Lord,  who  in  Thine  infancy  didst 
deign  to  lay  Thyself  in  this  manger,  vouchsafe  also  to  pour 
into  my  heart  a  drop  of  that  joy  to  which  the  sight  of  Thy 
lovely  childhood,  and  the  miracles  which  accompanied  Thy 
birth,  gave  rise.  By  that  holy  birth,  I  now  implore  Thee 
to  grant  to  all  the  world  peace  and  goodwill,  and  in  the 
name  of  the  whole  human  race  I  render  thanks  and  honor 
to  God  the  Father,  and  to  God  the  Holy  Spirit,  who  with 
Thee  live  and  reign  one  God  world  without  end.  Amen. 

Indulgence  of  100  days,  once  a  day.  —  Pius  IX,  Oct  ir 
1861. 


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Vmidtz,  totByame*,  anti  JPtaget* 

For  Christmas  Day  and  Its  Octave, 

V.  The  Word  was  made  flesh. 

R.  And  dwelt  among  us. 

V.  Christ  hath  manifested  Himself  to  us. 

R.  Come,  let  us  adore. 


e*J-*"»  and  earth,  Who  dost  reveal  Thyself  to  little  ones ; 
grant,  we  beseech  Thee,  that  we,  duly  honoring  the  holy 
mysteries  of  Thy  Son,  the  infant  Jesus,  and  daily  imitating 
Him  in  our  lives,  may  come  to  the  kingdom  of  Heaven 
promised  by  Thee  to  little  children.  Through  the  same 
Jesus  Christ,  etc 
R.  Amen. 


iii  I  ITH  nearts  trv,ly  grateful, 
VjlK  Come,  all  ye  faithful, 
To  Jesus,  to  Jesus  in  Bethlehem ; 
See  Christ  your  Saviour, 
Heaven's  greatest  favor. 
Let's  hasten  to  adore  Him ; 
Our  God  and  King. 


2.  *7esus,  sweetest  Child,  born  in  Bethlehem  of  Mary, 
J  ever  Virgin,  swathed  in  rags,  laid  in  the  manger, 
announced  by  angels,  visited  by  shepherds;  have  mercy 
on  us.   R.  have  mercy  on  us.    Pater.  Ave.  Gloria. 


O jesus,  born  of  Virgin  bright, 
Immortal  glory  be  to  Thee  J 
Praise  to  the  Father  Infinite, 
And  Holy  Ghost  eternally. 


3.  f  \  divine  Saviour,  O  King  of  peace,  Who  wast 
v-r  pleased  to  make  Thy  appearance  amongst  us 
when  the  whole  world  was  in  peace ;  vouchsafe  to  send  us 


Let  us  pray 

\  everlasting  God,  Lord  of  heaven 


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Thy  peace,  so  that  all  our  powers  being  brought  into  sub- 
jection to  Thee,  Thou  mayest  be  born  anew  in  our  souls. 
Pater.  Ave.  Gloria. 

4.  divine  Saviour,  O  King  of  immortal  glory,  Who, 
in  Thy  great  mercy,  didst  come  into  the  world  to 

redeem  us  and  to  make  us,  holy ;  grant  that,  denying  all 
ungodliness  and  love  of  this  world,  we  may  live  soberly  in 
ourselves,  justly  toward  our  neighbor,  and  piously  before 
Thee,  that  so  we  may  be  happy  with  Thee  for  all  eternity. 
Pater.  Ave.  Gloria. 

5.  my  Jesus,  Thou  well  knowest  that  I  love  Thee ; 
but  I  do  not  love  Thee  enough.   Oh  !  make  me 

love  Thee  more.  O  Love  which  burnest  always  and  is 
never  extinguished,  my  God,  Thou  who  art  Charity  itself, 
kindle  in  my  heart  that  divine  fire  which  consumes  the 
saints  and  transforms  them  into  Thee.  Amen. 

Cfyrtstmas  fggmn* 

Adeste  Fideles 

aOME,  all  ye  faithful, 
Joyful  and  triumphant, 
O  hasten,  O  hasten  to  Bethlehem; 

See  in  a  manger 
The  Monarch  of  angels. 

O  come  and  let  us  worship 
Christ  the  Lord. 

God  of  God  eternal, 

Light  from  light  proceeding, 
He  deigns  in  the  Virgin's  womb  to  lie; 

Very  God  of  very  God, 
Begotten,  not  created. 

Sing  alleluia, 

All  ye  choirs  of  angels ; 
Sing,  all  ye  citizens  of  heaven  abort! 

Glory  to  God 
In  the  highest. 


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Yea,  Lord,  we  greet  Thee, 
Bern  this  happy  morning ; 
■  To  Thee,  O  Jesus,  be  glory  given ; 
True  Word  of  the  Father, 
In  our  flesh  appearing. 

—  Canon  Oakeley's  translate 

Another  Version  of  the  Adeste  Fidelet 

Oh,  come !  all  ye  faithful  1 
Triumphantly  sing ! 
Come,  and  see  in  the  mange/ 

The  angels'  dread  King  / 
To  Bethlehem  hasten  ! 

With  joyful  accord ; 
Oh,  hasten  !  oh,  hasten '. 
To  worship  the  Lord. 

True  Son  of  the  Father ! 

He  comes  from  the  skies; 
The  womb  of  the  Virgin 

He  doth  not  despise ; 
To  Bethlehem  hasten,  etc. 

Not  made  but  begotten, 

The  Lord  of  all  might, 
True  God  of  true  God, 

True  Light  of  true  Light; 
To  Bethlehem  hasten,  etc. 

Hark  !  to  the  angels ! 

All  singing  in  heaven 
"To  God  in  the  highest 

High  glory  be  given." 
To  Bethlehem  hasten,  etc, 

To  Thee,  then,  O  Jesu  ! 

This  day  of  Thy  birth, 
£e  glory  and  honor 

Through  heaven  and  earth 


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True  Godhead  Incarnate  i 

Omnipotent  Word ! 
Oh,  hasten  !  oh,  hasten  ! 

To  worship  the  Lord. 

Christmas  Carol 

*ZJ*ngels  we  have  heard  on  high, 
cJr^   Sweetly  singing  o'er  our  plains, 
And  the  mountains  in  reply, 
Echoing  their  joyous  strains. 

Shepherds,  why  this  Jubilee  ? 

Why  your  rapturous  strain  prolong? 
What  may  the  gladsome  tidings  be, 

Which  inspire  your  heavenly  song  ? 

Come  to  Bethlehem,  and  see 
Him  whose  birth  the  angels  sing : 

Come,  adore  on  bended  knee, 

Christ  the  Lord,  the  new-born  King. 

Sacred  Infant  all  divine, 
What  a  tender  love  was  Thine ; 
Thus  to  come  from  highest  bliss, 
Down  to'  such  a  world  as  this  I 

Teach,  O  teach  us,  holy  Child, 
By  Thy  face  so  meek  and  mild, 
Teach  us  to  resemble  Thee, 
In  Thy  sweet  humility  ! 

Virgin  Mother,  Mary  blest, 
By  the  joys  that  fill  thy  breast 
Pray  for  us  that  we  may  prove 
Worthy  of  the  Saviour's  love. 


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Easter 

Pofenut  for  Bastrr.  In  Jftonor  of  tfje  Glorious  Ifosuroettott 
of  #ur  Horn 

Alleluia! 

This  is  the  day  which  the  Lord  has  made:  let  us  celebrate 
it  with  transports  of  joy, — Office  of  the  Church 

*7esus,  Who  didst  confound  all  Thine  enemies  by 
J  clothing  in  glory  and  splendor  that  body  which  had 
been  the  victim  of  the  cruelty  of  man,  give  me  grace  to  die 
to  myself  that  I  may  rise  again  with  Thee,  and  after  Thy 
likeness  lead  a  new,  divine,  immortal  life :  new,  by  change 
of  conduct,  divine  by  the  generosity  and  purity  of  my  love, 
immortal  by  perseverance  in  well  doing.  Work  in  my 
heart,  O  Lord,  this  happy  change;  make  me  pass  from 
death  to  life,  from  darkness  to  light,  from  a  life  full  of  im- 
perfections to  a  life  perfect  and  worthy  of  Thee.  Make 
me  go  on  from  light  to  light,  from  virtue  to  virtue,  till  I 
come  at  last  to  Thee,  O  God  of  virtue,  source  of  all  life, 
and  of  all  light.  To  thee  also  I  turn,  O  holy  Virgin,  Mother 
of  Our  Saviour,  on  this  joyous  feast:  deign  to  make  me 
a  partaker  of  that  divine  joy  which  thou  didst  feel  on  the 
blessed  day  of  His  Resurrection.  Dry  my  tears  and  free 
my  heart  from  all  oppressive  sadness.  Let  Thy  risen  Son 
enter  into  my  heart,  as  through  the  closed  doors,  into  the 
upper  chamber.  Let  Him  say  to  me,  as  to  the  apostles, 
44  Peace  be  to  thee";  let  Him  show  to  me,  as  to  Thomas, 
His  sacred  wounds;  let  Him.ubide  with  me  continually, 
and  never  more  depart  from  me. 

Co  tfje  {glorious  $2Eounos  of  Jesus  totem 

1.  /T\  Y  risen  Jesus,  I  devoutly  kiss  and  adored  the  glori- 
\t't  ous  wound  of  Thy  left  foot,  and  pray  Thee  to 
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to  walk  in  the  way  of  Thy  commandments.  Glory  be  to 
the  Father,  etc. 

2.  My  risen  Jesus,  I  devoutly  kiss  and  adore  the  glorious 
wound  of  Thy  right  foot,  and  pray  Thee  to  give  me  grace 
to  walk  constantly  in  the  way  of  Christian  holiness  till  I 
come  to  the  home  of  the  saints  in  paradise. 

Glory,  etc. 

3.  My  risen  Jesus,  I  devoutly  kiss  and  adore  the  glorious 
wound  of  Thy  left  hand,  and  pray  Thee  to  deliver  me  from 
all  evil,  whether  of  the  body  or  of  the  soul,  and  most  es- 
pecially from  the  unhappy  fate  of  the  wicked  who  shall 
stand  at  Thy  left  hand  at  the  day  of  judgment. 

Glory,  etc. 

4.  My  risen  Jesus,  I  devoutly  kiss  and  adore  the  glorious 
wound  of  Thy  right  hand,  and  pray  Thee  to  bless  my  soul 
herewith,  and  after  death  to  open  to  me  the  gates  of 
heaven. 

Glory,  etc. 

5.  My  risen  Jesus,  I  devoutly  kiss  and  adore  the  glorious 
wound  of  Thy  side,  and  pray  Thee  to  kindle  in  my  heart 
the  fire  of  Thy  love  here,  that  I  may  hereafter  love  Thee 
eternally  in  heaven. 

Glory  be,  etc. 

To  Mary 

%1fT*i astly,  I  pray  thee,  O  most  holy  Virgin  Mary,  by  thy 
,1  A  great  joy  on  seeing  thy  risen  and  glorified  Son,  to 
obtain  for  us  the  grace  to  rise  also  after  our  death  to  the 
eternal  glory  of  paradise.  Hail  Mary,  Glory  be  to  th* 
Father,  etc. 

Casttrtfat  J^gittiw 

VictinuB  Paschali  Laudes 

aHRiST  the  Lord  is  risen  to-day : 
Christians,  haste  your  vows  to  pay; 
Offer  ye  your  praises  meet 
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For  the  sheep  the  Lamb  hath  bled, 
Sinless  in  the  sinner's  stead. 
Christ  the  Lord  is  ris'n  on  high ; 
Now  He  lives,  no  more  to  die. 

Christ,  the  Victim  undefil'd, 
Man  to  God  hath  reconcU'd ; 
When  in  strange  and  awful  strife 
Met  together  death  and  life  ; 
Christians,  on  this  happy  day 
Haste  with  joy  your  vows  to  pay. 
Christ  the  Lord  is  ris'n  on  high : 
Now  He  lives  no  more  to  die. 

Say,  O  wond'ring  Mary,  say, 
What  thou  sawest  on  thy  way. 
"I  beheld  where  Christ  had  lain, 
Empty  tomb  and  angels  twain ; 
I  beheld  the  glory  bright 
Of  the  rising  Lord  of  light : 
Christ,  my  hope,  is  ris'n  again ; 
Now  He  lives,  ?nd  lives  to  reign.'* 

Christ,  Who  once  for  sinners  bled, 
Now  the  first-born  from  the  dead, 
Thron'd  in  endless  might  and  power, 
Lives  and  reigns  for  evermore. 
Hail,  eternal  hope  on  high  ! 
Hail,  thou  King  of  victory ! 
Hail,  thou  Prince  of  life  ador'd ! 
Help  and  save  us,  gracious  Lord. 


—  Miss  Leeson's  translation. 


YE  sons  and  daughters  of  the  Lord  1 
The  King  of  glory,  King  adf^d, 
This  day  Himself  from  death  restou 

All  in  the  early  morning  gray 
Went  holy  women  on  their  way, 
To  see  the  tomb  where  Jesus  lay. 


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Of  spices  pure  a  precious  store 

In  their  pure  hands  those  women  bore, 

To  anoint  the  sacred  body  o'er. 

Then  straightway  one  in  white  they  see, 
Who  saith,  "Ye  seek  the  Lord;  but  He 
Is  risen  and  gone  to  Galilee." 

This  told  they  Peter,  told  they  John; 
Who  forthwith  to  the  tomb  are  gone, 
But  Peter  is  by  John  outrun. 

That  selfsame  night,  while,  out  of  fear, 
The  doors  were  shut,  their  Lord  most  dear 
To  His  apostles  did  appear. 

But  Thomas,  when  of  this  he  heard, 
Was  doubtful  of  his  brethren's  word; 
Wherefore  again  t^ere  comes  the  Lord. 

"Thomas,  behold  My  side,"  saith  He; 
"  My  hands,  My  feet,  My  body  see, 
And  doubt  not,  but  believe  in  Me." 

When  Thomas  saw  that  wounded  side, 

The  truth  no  longer  he  denied ; 

"Thou  art  my  Lord  and  God !"  he  cried. 

t 

Oh,  blest  are  they  who  have  not  seen 
Their  Lord,  and  yet  believe  in  Him  ! 
Eternal  life  awaiteth  them. 

Now  let  us  praise  the  Lord  most  high, 
And  strive  His  name  to  magnify  , 
On  this  great  day,  through  earth  and  sky: 

Whose  mercy  ever  runneth  o'er ; 
Whom  men  and  angel  hosts  adore ; 
To  Him  be  glory  evermore. 

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*^*ws.  dawn  was  purpling  o'er  the  sky ; 
V»)  With  alleluias  rang  the  air; 
Earth  held  a  glorious  jubilee ; 
Hell  gnash 'd  its  teeth  in  fierce  despair : 

When  our  most  valiant  mighty  King 
From  death's  abyss,  in  dread  array, 

Led  the  long-prison 'd  Fathers  forth, 
Into  the  beam  of  life  and  day : 

When  He,  whom  stone  and  seal  and  guard 
Had  safely  to  the  tomb  consigned, 

Triumphant  rose,  and  buried  Death 
Deep  in  the  grave  He  left  behind. 

"Calm  all  your  grief,  and  still  your  tears;" 

Hark  !  the  descending  angel  ciies; 
"For  Christ  is  risen  from  the  dead, 

And  Death  is  slain,  no  more  to  rise." 

— Ih 

*T"\ow  at  the  Lamb's  high  royal  feast, 
In  robes  of  saintly  white,  we  sing, 
Through  the  Red  Sea  in  safety  brought 
By  Jesus,  our  immortal  King. 

O  depth  of  love !  for  us  He  drains 

The  chalice  of  His  agony ; 
For  us  a  Victim  on  the  Cross 

He  meekly  lays  Him  down  to  die. 

And  as  the  avenging  Angel  pass'd 

Of  old  the  blood-sprinkled  door; 
As  the  cleft  sea  a  passage  gave, 

Then  closed  to  whelm  th'  Egyptians  o'er; 

So  Christ,  our  Paschal  Sacrifice, 
Has  brought  us  safe  all  perils  through; 

While  for  unleaven'd  bread  He  asks 
But  heart  sincere  and  purpose  true. 

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682  Various  Devotions 

Hail,  purest  Victim  Heav'n  could  find 
The  powers  of  Hell  to  overthrow ! 

Who  didst  the  bonds  of  Death  unbind ; 
Who  dost  the  prize  of  Life  bestow. 

Hail,  victor  Christ !  hail,  risen  King ! 

To  Thee  alone  belongs  the  crown ; 
Who  hast  the  heavenly  gates  unbarr'd, 

And  cast  the  prince  of  darkness  down. 

O  Jesus  !  from  the  death  of  sin 

Keep  us,  we  pray ;  so  shalt  Thou  be 

The  everlasting  Paschal  joy 
Of  all  the  souls  new-born  in  Thee. 

To  God  the  Father,  with  the  Son 
Who  from  the  grave  immortal  rose, 

And  Thee,  O  Paraclete,  be  praise 
While  age  on  endless  ages  flows. 

-Ibid. 

Devotions  in  Honor  of  tbe  Siessefc 
MtQin  Sb  an? 

Betotcatum  to  fKarg 

Qy  Queen !  my  Mother !  I  give  myself  entirely 
to  thee;  and  to  show  my  devotion  to  thee,  I 
i  consecrate  to  thee  this  day  my  eyes,  my  ears,  my 
mouth,  my  heart,  my  whole  being,  without  reserve. 
Wherefore,  good  Mother,  as  I  am  thine  own,  keep 
me,  guard  me,  as  thy  property  and  possession. 

His  Holiness^  Pope  Pius  IX,  by  a  decree  of  the 
Sacred  Congregation  of  Indulgences,  Aug.  5,  1851, 
granted  to  all  the  faithful  who,  with  fervor  and  at 
least  contrite  heart,  shall  say,  morning  and  evening, 
one  Hail  Mary,  together  with  this  prayer,  to  implore 
of  the  Blessed  Virgin  victory  over  temptations,  es- 


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pecially  over  those  against  chastity,  an  indulgence  of 
100  days,  once  a  day. 

Cljree  ^fferittfla  in  Jgono?  of  tfat  Btaseii  Fitgin  jfifcarg 

I  Hp^  oliest  Virgin,  with  all  my  heart  I  worship 
r*-b  thee  above  all  the  angels  and  saints  in 
paradise  as  the  daughter  of  the  eternal  Father,  and 
to  thee  I  consecrate  my  soul  and  all  its  powers. 
Hail  Mary,  etc. 

II.  Holiest  Virgin,  with  all  my  heart  I  worship  thee 
above  all  the  angels  and  saints  in  paradise  as  the 
Mother  of  the  only-begotten  Son,  and  to  thee  I  con- 
secrate my  body  with  all  its  senses.    Hail  Mary,  etc. 

III.  Holiest  Virgin,  with  all  my  heart  I  worship 
thee  above  all  the  angels  and  saints  in  paradise  as  the 
spouse  of  the  Holy  Ghost,  and  to  thee  I  consecrate  my 
heart  and  all  its  affections,  praying  thee  to  obtain  for 
me  from  the  ever  blessed  Trinity  all  the  graces  which 
I  need  for  my  salvation.   Hail  Mary,  etc. 

Indulgence  of  300  days,  each  time.  —  Leo  XII, 
Oct.  21,  1823. 

^rager  of  &u  ftlpftmums  tie  Htguori  to  tfje  iSlnweo 
mxQin  Jftarg 

/T\ost  holy  and  immaculate  Virgin!  O  my 
*  ■  *  Mother !  thou  who  art  the  Mother  of  my  Lord, 
the  Queen  of  the  world,  the  advocate,  hope,  and 
refuge  of  sinners !  I,  the  most  wretched  among  them, 
now  come  to  thee.  I  worship  thee,  great  Queen,  and 
give  thee  thanks  for  the  many  favors  thou  hast  be- 
stowed on  me  in  the  past ;  most  of  all  do  I  thank  thee 
for  having  saved  me  from  hell,  which  I  had  so  often 


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Various  Devotions 


deserved,  I  love  thee,  Lady  most  worthy  of  all  love, 
and,  by  the  love  which  I  bear  thee,  I  promise  ever  in 
the  future  to  serve  thee,  and  to  do  what  in  me  lies  to 
win  others  to  thy  love.  In  thee  I  put  all  my  trust, 
all  my  hope  of  salvation.  Receive  me  as  thy  servant, 
and  cover  me  with  the  mantle  of  thy  protection,  thou 
who  art  the  Mother  of  mercy !  And  since  thou  hast  so 
much  power  with  God,  deliver  me  from  all  tempta- 
tions, or  at  least  obtain  for  me  the  grace  ever  to  over- 
come them.  From  thee  I  ask  a  true  love  of  Jesus 
Christ,  and  the  grace  of  a  happy  death.  O  my 
Mother !  by  thy  love  for  God  I  beseech  thee  to  be  at 
all  times  my  helper,  but  above  all  at  the  last  moment 
of  my  life.  Leave  me  not  until  thou  seest  me  safe  in 
heaven,  there  for  endless  ages  to  bless  thee  and  sing 
thy 'praises.  Amen. 

Indulgence  of  300  days,  each  time,  if  said  before 
a  representation  of  Our  Lady;  plenary  indulgence 
once  a  month,  on  the  usual  conditions. — Pius  IX, 
Sept.  7,  1854. 

BeWcatt'en  of  &t.  fclosshts  to  ®ur  Hetog 

ost  holy  Mary,  my  Lady,  into  thy  blessec 
trust  and  special  custody,  and  into  the  bosom 
of  thy  mercy  I  this  day,  every  day,  and  in  the  hour 
of  my  death,  commend  my  soul  and  my  body :  to 
thee  I  commit  all  my  anxieties  and  miseries,  my 
life  and  the  end  of  my  life,  that  by  thy  most  holy 
intercession  and  by  thy  merits  aU,  my  actions  may 
be  directed  and  disposed  according  to  thy  will  and 
that  of  thy  Son.  Amen. 

Indulgence  of  200  days,  once  a  day. — Leo  XIII, 
March  1$,  jggcv 


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685 


Xotoena  to  ®ut  ILatJg  of  perpetual  JgeUi 

To  Obtain  some  Spiritual  or  Temporal  Favor 

Recite  each  day  three  Hail  Marys,  in  thanksgiving 
to  the  most  holy  Trinity  for  the  privileges  bestowed 
on  the  Blessed  Virgin  Mary.  Then  recite  the  follow- 
ing prayer : 

Our  Lady  of  Perpetual  Help,  show  that  thou  art 
indeed  our  Mother,  and  obtain  for  me  the  favor 
I  desire  {here  specify  the  desired  favor)  and  the  grace  to 
use  it  for  the  glory  of  God  and  the  salvation  of  my  soul. 

Glorious  St.  Alphonsus,  who  by  thy  confidence  in 
the  Blessed  Virgin  didst  obtain  from  her  so  many 
favors,  and  who,  by  thy  writings,  hast  shown  us  what 
graces  God  bestows  on  us  by  the  hands  of  Mary! 
Obtain  for  me  the  greatest  confidence  in  our  good 
Mother  of  Perpetual  Help,  and  beg  of  her  to  grant 
me  the  favor  I  am  asking  of  her  power  and  maternal 
goodness. 

Eternal  Father,  in  the  name  of  Jesus,  and  by  the 
intercession  of  our  Mother  of  Perpetual  Help,  and  of 
St.  Alphonsus,  I  pray  Thee  to  hear  me  and  to  grant 
my  request,  if  it  be  to  Thy  greater  glory  and  the  good 
of  my  soul.  Amen. 

^rager  to  JHavg,  ®ur  Hatog  of  600U  Counsel 

Ost  glorious  Virgin,  chosen  by  the  Eternal 
Counsel  to  be  the  Mother  of  the  EternaL  Word 
made  Man,  treasure-house  of  divine  graces  and  ad- 
vocate of  sinners ;  I,  the  most  unworthy  of  thy  serv- 
ants, have  recourse  to  thee,  begging  of  thee  to  be  my 
guide  and  counselor  in  this  vale  of  tears.    Obtain  for 


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Various  Devotions 


me,  through  the  most  precious  blood  of  thy  divine 
Son,  forgiveness  of  my  sins,  and  the  salvation  of  my 
soul  with  all  the  means  necessary  to  secure  it.  Ob- 
tain for  Holy  Church  triumph  over  her  enemies  and 
the  extension  of  the  Kingdom  of  Jesus  Christ  over 
the  whole  earth.  Amen. 

Indulgence  of  100  days,  once  a  day.  —  Leo  XIII,  Nov. 
23, 1880. 

*TTTH !  sweet  Mother,  it  is  sufficient  for  me  to  tell 
cJ^jL*  thee  my  need  and  difficulty,  for  thy  loving  heart 
always  longs  to  help  thy  children.  Remember  the 
Holy  Ghost  has  made  thee  the  Mother  of  Good  Coun- 
sel in  order  that  we  might  find  in  thee  a  guardian  and 
a  guide.  Turn  to  me  then,  I  beseech  thee,  and  listen 
to  my  prayer.  Show  me  how  to  act  in  this  matter, 
for  the  glory  of  God  and  the  good  of  my  soul.  Amen. 


/T\emorare,  O  piissima 
S*/>  Virgo  Maria,  non 
esse  auditum  a  saeculo 
quemquam  ad  tua  curren- 
tem  praesidia,  tua  implo- 
rantem  auxilia,  tua  peten- 
tem  suffragia,  esse  dere- 
liction. Ego  tali  anima- 
tes confidentia,  ad  te, 
Virgo  virginum,  Mater,' 
curro  ad  te  venio,  coram 
te  gemens  peccator  as- 
sisto;  noli,  Mater  Verbi, 
verba  mea  despicere,  sed 
audi  propitia,  et  exaudi. 
Amen. 


EMEMBER,    O  ttlOSt 

r*~\>  gracious  Virgin 
Mary  !  that  never  was  it 
known  that  any  one  who 
fled  to  thy  protection,  im- 
plored thy  help,  and 
sought  thy  intercession, 
was  left  unaided.  Inspired 
with  this  confidence,  I  fly 
unto  thee,  O  Virgin  of 
virgins,  my  Mother !  To 
thee  I  come ;  before  tfoee 
I  stand,  sinful  and  sorrow- 
ful. O  Mother  of  the 
Word  incarnate !  despise 
not  my  petitions,  but,  in 
thy  mercy,  hear  and  an- 
swer  me.  Amen. 


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687 


Indulgence  of  300  days,  every  time ;  also  a  plenary 
indulgence,  once  a  month,  to  all  those  who,  having 
said  it  at  least  once  a  day  for  a  month,  on  any  day, 
being  truly  penitent,  after  confession  and  communion, 
shall  visit  a  church  or  public  oratory,  and  pray  there, 
for  some  time,  for  the  intention  of  His  Holiness.  — 
Pius  IX,  Dec.  11,  1846. 

EJACULATION 

Sweet  heart  of  Mary,  be  my  salvation ! 

Indulgence  of  300  days,  each  time.  —  Pius  IX, 
Sept.  30,  1852. 

Stager  to  ®ur  Eaog,  fWotfjer  of  Ufoine  JPrcfottJnue 

O immaculate  Virgin  Mary,  Mother  of  Divine 
Providence,  take  possession  of  my  soul  with  all  the 
fulness  of  thy  favor  and  protection.  Govern  thou  my 
life,  and  direct  it  along  the  way  of  virtue  to  the  fulfilment 
of  the  divine  will.  Do  thou  obtain  for  me  the  pardon  of 
my  sins;  be  my  refuge,  my  protection,  my  defense,  my 
guide  in  the  pilgrimage  of  this  life;  console  me  in  afflic- 
tions, sustain  me  in  dangers,  and  in  the  storms  of  adversity 
afford  me  the  security  of  thy  guardianship.   Obtain  for  me, 

0  Mary,  the  renewal  of  my  heart  within  me,  so  that  it  may 
become  the  holy  dwelling-place  of  thy  divine  Son,  Jesus; 
remove  far  from  me,  weak  and  miserable  as  I  am,  every 
kind  of  sin,  negligence,  sloth,  timidity  and  human  respect ; 
entirely  expel  from  me  pride,  vainglory,  self-love,  and  all 
other  earthly  affections  which  hinder  the  -efficacy  of  thy 
patronage.  O  sweetest  Mother  of  Providence,  turn  thy 
maternal  regard  upon  me,  and  if  through  frailty  or  malice 

1  have  provoked  the  menaces  of  the  eternal  Judge  and 
embittered  the  most  sacred  Heart  of  my  loving  Jesus,  do 
thou  throw  over  me  the  mantle  of  thy  protection,  and  I 
shall.be  safe.   Thou  art  the  watchful  Mother,  the  Virgin 


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of  forgiveness,  and  my  hope  on  earth;  oh,  grant  that  I 
may  have  thee  for  the  Mother  of  glory  in  heaven.  Ave 
Maria,  thrice. 

Indulgence  of  200  days,  once  a  day.  —  Leo  XIII,  Feb. 
27, 1886. 

Ejaculations 

ODomina  mea  !  O  /TV*  Queen  !  my  Mother ! 
Mater  mea !  memento  remember  I  am  thine, 

me  esse  tuum. 

Serva  me,  defende  me,  ut  Keep  me,  guard  me,  as 
rem  et  possessionem  tuam.    thy  property  and  possession. 

Sweet  heart  of  Mary,  be  my  salvation  ! 

Indulgence  of  300  days,  each  time.  —  Pius  DC,  Sept.  30, 
1852. 

0  Mary,  conceived  without  sin,  pray  for  us  who  have 
recourse  to  thee ! 

Indulgence  of  100  days,  once  a  day.  —  Leo  XIII,  March 
15,1884. 

Mary,  Mother  of  God,  and  Mother  of  mercy,  pray  for 
me  and  for  the  departed. 

Indulgence  of  100  days,  once  a  day.  —  Leo  XIII,  Dec. 
15,  1883. 

Our  Lady  of  the  Most  Holy  Sacrament,  pray  for  us ! 
Our  Lady  of  the  Sacred  Heart,  pray  for  us ! 
Our  Lady  of  Lourdes,  pray  for  us ! 

Indulgence  of  100  days,  once  a  day.  —  Leo  XIII,  June 
25,  1902. 

Mary,  most  sorrowful  Mother  of  all  Christians,  pray 
for  us. 

Indulgence  of  300  days.  —  Pius  X,  June  27,  1906. 


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Our  Lady  of  Good  Studies,  pray  for  us. 
Indulgence  of  300  days.  —  Pi§s  X,  May  22,  1906. 
Mary,  our  hope,  have  pity  onus! 
Indulgence  of  300  days.  —  Pius  X,  Jan.  8,  1906. 


Cijaplet  in  fttmox  of  tije  Bmtnaculate  ffyart  of  jftarg, 
Gur  Eaog  of  Sorrotos 

Suitable  for  a  Novena 

V.  *T^\eus  in  adjutorium  V.        God  I  come  to  my 

JLJ  meum  intende.  \J  assistance. 

R.  Domine  ad  adjuvan-  R.  O  Lord  I  make  haste  to 

dum  me  festina.  help  me. 

V.  Gloria  Patri,  et  Filio,  V.  Glory  be  to  the  Father, 

etc.  etc. 

R.  Sicut  erat,  etc.  R.  As  it  was,  etc. 

I.  *T*mmaculate  Virgin,  who,  conceived  without 
«-■-»  sin,  didst  direct  every  movement  of  thy  most 
pure  heart  to  that  God  Who  was  ever  the  object  of  thy 
love,  and  who  wast  ever  most  submissive  to  His  will; 
obtain  for  me  the  grace  to  hate  sin  with  my  whole  heart, 
and  to  learn  of  thee  to  live  in  perfect  resignation  to  the 
will  of  God. 

Our  Father,  once,  Hail  Mary,  seven  times. 

Heart  transpierced  with  pain  and  woe  ! 
Set  my  heart  with  love  aglow. 

H.  *TT*  marvel,  Mary,  at  thy  deep  humility,  through 
JU  which  thy  blessed  heart  was  troubled  at  the 
gracious  message  brought  thee  by  Gabriel,  the  archangel, 
that  thou  wast  chosen  Mother  of  the  Son  of  the  Most  liigh, 
and  through  which  thou  didst  proclaim  thyself  His  humble 
handmaid ;  wherefore,  in  great  confusion  at  the  sight  of 
my  pride,  I  ask  thee  for  the  grace  of  a  contrite  and  humble 


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heart,  that,  knowing  my  own  misery,  I  may  obtain  that 
crown  of  glory  promised  to  the  truly  humble  of  heart. 
Our  Father,  etc.,  Heart'etc. 

III.  ^U^lessed  Virgin,  who,  in  thy  sweetest  heart 

didst  keep  as  a  precious  treasure  the  words 
of  Jesus,  thy  Son,  and,  pondering  on  the  lofty  mysteries 
they  contained,  didst  learn  to  live  for  God  alone;  how 
doth  my  cold  heart  confound  me !  O  dearest  Mother ! 
get  me  grace  so  to  meditate  within  my  heart  upon  God's 
holy  law  that  I  may  strive  to  follow  thee  in  the  fervent 
practice  of  every  Christian  virtue. 
Our  Father,  etc..  Heart,  etc. 

IV.  £~i  lorious  Queen  of  martyrs,  whose  sacred 
%&  heart  was  pierced  in  thy  Son's  bitter  pas- 
sion by  the  sword  whereof  the  holy  old  Simeon  had  prophe- 
sied ;  gain  for  my  heart  true  courage  and  a  holy  patience 
to  bear  the  troubles  and  misfortunes  of  this  miserable  life, 
so  that  by  crucifying  my  flesh  with  its  desires,  while  fol- 
lowing the  mortification  of  the  cross,  I  may,  indeed,  show 
myself  to  be  a  true  son  of  thine. 

Our  Father,  etc.,  Heart,  etc. 

V.  f  \  mary,  mystical  rose,  with  loving  heart,  burn- 
V-/  ing  with  the  living  fire  of  charity,  Thou  didst 

accept  us,  for  thy  children  at  the  foot  of  the  cross,  becom- 
ing thus  our  tender  Mother !  make  me  feel  the  sweetness 
of  thy  maternal  heart  and  thy  power  with  Jesus  that,  when 
menaced  by  the  perils  of  this  mortal  life,  and  most  of  all  in 
the  dread  hour  of  death,  my  heart,  united  with  thine,  may 
love  my  Jesus  then  and  through  all  ages.  Amen. 
Our  Father,  etc.,  Heart,  etc. 

*"|— *et  us  now  turn  to  the  most  sacred  Heart  of  Jesus  th«t 
JLS  He  may  inflame  us  with  His  holy  love. 

O  divjne  Heart  of  Jesus !  to  Thee  I  consecrate  myself, 
full  of  deep  gratitude  for  the  many  blessings  I  have  re- 
ceived and  daily  do  receive  from  Thy  boundless  charity. 
With  my  whole  heart  I  thank  Thee  for  having,  in  addition 
to  them  all,  vouchsafed  to  give  me  Thy  own  most  holy 


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Mother,  giving  me  to  her  as  a  son,  in  the  person  of  the 
beloved  disciple.  Let  my  heart  ever  burn  with  love  for 
Thee,  finding  in  Thy  sweetest  Heart  its  peace,  its  refuge* 
and  its  happiness. 

Indulgence  of  300  days,  once  a  day.  —  Pius  DC,  Dec.  11, 
1854. 

Nflforna  in  Jfytmox  of  tfje  immaculate  Conception 

Immaculate  Virgin !  Mary,  conceived  without 
sin !  Remember,  thou  wert  miraculously  preserved 
from  even  the  shadow  of  sin,  because  thou  wert  destined 
to  become  not  only  the  Mother  of  God,  but  also  the  mother, 
the  refuge,  and  the  advocate  of  man ;  penetrated,  therefore, 
with  the  most  lively  confidence  in  thy  never-failing  inter- 
cession, we  most  humbly  implore  thee  to  look  with  favor 
upon  the  intentions  of  this  novena,  and  to  obtain  for  us  the 
graces  and  the  favors  we  request.  Thou  knowest,  O  Mary„ 
how  often  our  hearts  are  the  sanctuaries  of  God,  Who 
abhors  iniquity.  Obtain  for  us,  then,  that  angelic  purity 
which  was  thy  favorite  virtue,  that  purity  of  heart  which 
will  attach  us  to  God  alone,  and  that  purity  of  intention 
which  will  consecrate  ev§ry  thought,  word,  and  action  to 
His  greater  glory.  Obtain  also  for  us  a  constant  spirit 
of  prayer  and  self-denial,  that  we  may  recover  by  pen- 
ance that  innocence  which  we  have  lost  by  sin,  and  at 
length  attain  safely  to  that  blessed  abode  of  the  saints, 
where  nothing  defiled  can  enter. 

O  Mary,  conceived  without  sin,  pray  for  us  who  have 
recourse  to  thee. 

Recite  the  "Litany  of  the  Blessed  Virgin,"  or  the  follow- 
ing Hymn. 

V.  ^^*ota  pulchra  es,       V.  *^*hou  art  all  fairr 

1S>  Maria.  \S>  O  Mary. 

R.  Et  macula  originalis  R.  And  the  original  stain 
non  est  in  te.  is  not  in  thee. 


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V.  Tu  gloria  Jerusalem. 
R.  Tu  laetitia  Israel. 

V.  Tu  honorificentia  po- 
puli  nostri. 

Rr  Tu  advocata  peccato- 
Tum. 

V.  0  Maria. 

R.  O  Maria. 

V.  Virgo  prudentissima. 

R.  Mater  clementissima. 

V.  Ora  pro  nobis. 

R.  Intercede  pro  nobis  ad 
Dominum  Jesum  Christum. 

V.  In  conceptione  tua, 
Virgo  Immaculata  fuisti. 

R.  Ora  pro  nobis  Pa- 
ttern cujus  Filium  pepe- 
risti. 

V.  Domina,  protege  ora- 
tionem  meam. 

R.  Et  clamor  meus  ad  te 
veniat. 

Or  emus 

ancta  Maria,  regina 
coelorum,  mater  Do- 
mini nostri  Jesu  Christi,  et 
mundi  domina,  quae  nul- 
lum derelinquis,  et  nullum 
•despicis:  respice  me,  do- 
mina, clementer  oculo  pie- 
tatis,  et  impetra  mihi  apud 
tuum  dilectum  Filhmj  cunc- 
torum  veniam  petcatorum: 
yX  qui  nunc  tuam  sanctam  et 
immaculatam  conceptionem 


V.  Thou  art  the  glory  of 
Jerusalem. 

R.  Thou  art  the  joy  of 
Israel. 

V.  Thou  art  the  honor  of 
our  people. 

R.  Thou  art  the  advo- 
cate of  sinners. 

V.  OMary. 

R.  OMary. 

V.  Virgin,  most  prudent. 

R.  Mother,  most  tender. 

V.  Pray  for  us. 

R.  Intercede  for  us  with 
Jesus  Christ  Our  Lord. 

V.  In  thy  conception, 
Holy  Virgin,  thou  wast 
immaculate. 

.  R.  Pray  for  us  to  the 
Father,  Whose  Son  thou 
didst  bring  forth. 

V.  O  Lady!  aid  my 
prayer. 

R.  And  let  my  cry  come 
unto  thee. 

Let  us  pray 

oly  Mary,  Queen  of 
heaven,  Mother  of  Our 
Lord  Jesus  Christ,  and  mis- 
tress of  the  world,  who 
forsakest  no  one,  and  de- 
spisest  no  one,  look  upon 
me,  O  Lady !  with  an  eye 
of  pity,  and  entreat  for 
me  of  thy  beloved  Son 
the  forgiveness  of  all  my 
sins;  that,  as  I  now  cele- 
brate, with  devout  affec- 


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devoto  affectu  recolo,  aeter-  tion,  thy  holy  and  immacu- 
nae  in  futurum  beatitu-  late  conception,  so,  here- 
dinis,  bravium  capiam,  ipso,  after,  I  may  receive  the  prize 
quem  virgo  peperisti,  do-  of  eternal  blessedness,  by 
nante  Domino  nostro  Jesu  the  grace  of  Him  whom  thou, 
Christo :  qui  cum  Patre  et  in  virginity,  didst  bring 
Sancto  Spiritu  vivit  et  forth,  Jesus  Christ  our  Lord  : 
regnat,  in  Trinitate  perfecta,  Who,  with  the  Father  and 
Deus,  in  saecula  saeculorum.  the  Holy  Ghost,  liveth  and 
Amen.  reigneth,  in  perfect  Trinity, 

God,   world  without  end. 

Amen. 

Then  Add  the  Following  Prayer: 

OGod,  the  Shepherd  and  Ruler  of  all  the  faithful,  look 
mercifully  down  on  Thy  servant,  our  Holy  Father, 
Pope  N.,  whom  Thou  hast  chosen  to  be  the  shepherd  of 
Thy  Church. 

Grant,  we  beseech  Thee,  that  he  may  both  by  word  and 
example  benefit  those  over  whom  he  governs,  that,  together 
with  the  flock  entrusted  to  his  care,  he  may  come  to  life 
everlasting. 

O  God,  our  refuge  and  our  strength,  listen  to  the  prayers 
of  Thy  servants,  and  grant  that  we  may  obtain  what  we 
ask  for  with  faith  and  confidence,  through  Christ  our  Lord. 
Amen. 

Pious  £xmtse  in  Jgotur  of  ©ur  iLaog  of  ©alow 

Sancta  mater  istud  agas,   ^fZ^H)  me  bear,  O  Mother 
Crucifixi  fige  plagas      Jl>  blessed ! 
Cordi  meo  valide.  On  my  heart  the  wounds 

impressed 
Suffered  by  the  Crucified. 

An  indulgence  of  300'  days,  once  a  day,  to  those  who, 
with  contrite  heart,  shall  say  the  Hail  Mary  seven  times, 
and,  after  each  Hail  Mary,  the  stanza,  as  above.  —  Pius 
VII,  Dec.  1,  1815. 


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$raget  anil  Consecration  to  @ur  Haog  of  perpetual  Relp 

ost  holy  Virgin  Mary,  Mother  of  God,  whom  I 
love  to  honor  under  the  lovely  title  of  Mother  of 
Perpetual  Help,  I,  N.,  although  most  unworthy  to  be  thy 
servant,  yet  moved  by  thy  wonderful  compassion,  and  by 
my  desire  to  serve  thee,  now  choose  thee,  in  presence  of  my 
guardian  angel  and  of  the  whole  celestial  court,  for  my 
queen,  advocate,  and  mother :  and  I  firmly  purpose  always 
to  love  and  serve  thee  for  the  future,  and  to  do  whatever 
I  can  to  induce  others  to  love  and  serve  thee  also.  I  be- 
seech thee,  O  Mother  of  God,  and  my  most  compassionate 
and  loving  Mother,  by  the  blood  which  thy  Son  shed  foi 
me,  to  receive  me  into  the  number  of  thy  servants,  to  be 
thy  child  and  servant  forever.  Assist  me  in  my  thoughts, 
words,  and  actions  every  moment  of  my  life,  so  that  all 
may  be  directed  to  the  greater  glory  of  my  God;  and 
through  thy  most  powerful  intercession,  may  I  never  more 
offend  my  beloved  Jesus,  but  may  I  glorify  Him,  and  love 
Him  on  earth,  and  enjoy  and  praise  Him  forever  in  heaven. 
Amen. 

Stager  to  ®ur  ILaog,  jWotfjcr  of  Confionxcr 

Immaculate  Mary,  when  we  venerate  thee  under  tht 
gracious  title  of  Mother  of  Confidence,  how  our 
hearts  overflow  with  the  sweetest  consolation,  how  we  are 
moved  to  hope  for  every  good  gift  from  thee  !  That  such 
a  name  should  have  been  given  to  thee  is  a  sign  that  none 
have  recourse  to  thee  in  vain.  Receive,  then,  with  a 
mother's  compassion  these  acts  of  homage,  with  which 
we  earnestly  pray  thee  to  be  propitious  to  us  in  every 
necessity.  Above  all  we  ask  thee  to  make  us  live  ever 
united  to  thee  and  thy  divine  Son  Jesus.  Under  thy  es- 
cort we  shall  safely  walk  along  the  straight  road ;  and  so 
shall  it  be  our  lot  to  hear  on  the  last  day  of  our  lives  those 
consoling  words :  Come,  O  faithful  servant,  enter  into  the 
joy  of  thy  Lord.  Amen. 

Indulgence  of  200  days,  once  a  day. —  Leo  XIEL 
«     June  23,  1 002. 

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Our  Lady  of  Light,  spouse  of  the  Holy  Ghost,  I  give 
thee  my  whole  self,  soul  and  body,  all  I  have,  or  may 
have,  to  keep  for  Jesus,  that  I  may  be  His  for  evermore. 

Our  Lady  of  Light,  spouse  of  the  Holy  Ghost,  pray  for 
me. 

W$t  $gmn  Wot,  Maris  Stella 


'ij'vE,  maris  Stella, 
<sJr-L,  Dei  Mater  alma, 
Atque  semper  Virgo, 
Felix  coeli  porta. 

Sumens  illud  ave 
Gabrielis  ore, 
Funda  nos  in  pace, 
Mutans  Hevae  nomen.  • 

Solve  vincla  reis, 
Profer  lumen  caecis, 
Mala  nostra  pelle, 
Bona  cuncta  posce. 

Monstra  te  esse  Matrem, 
Sumat  per  te  preces, 
Qui  pro  nobis  natus, 
Tulit  esse  tuus. 

Virgo  singularis, 
Inter  omnes  mitis, 
Nos  culpis  solutos, 
Mites  fac  et  castos. 

Vitam  prsesta  puram, 
Iter  para  tutum, 
Ut  videntes  Jesum 
Semper  collaetemur. 


[  ail,  thou  stkr  of  ocean ! 
Portal  of  the  sky  ! 
Ever  virgin  Mother 
Of  the  Lord  most  high  1 

Oh  !  by  Gabriel's  Ave, 

Uttered  long  ago. 
Eva's  name  reversing, 

Establish  peace  below. 

Break  the  captive's  fetters, 
Light  on  blindness  pour; 

All  our  ills  expelling, 
Every  bliss  implore. 

Show  thyself  a  Mother ; 

Offer  Him  our  sighs, 
Who  for  us  incarnate 

Did  not  thee  despise. 

Virgin  of  all  virgins ! 

To  thy  shelter  take  us; 
Gentlest  of  the  gentle ! 

Chaste  and  gentle  make  us. 

Still,  as  on  we  journey, 
,  Help  our  weak  endeavor 
Till  with  thee  and  Jesus 
We  rejoice  forever. 


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Sit  laus  Deo  Patri, 
Summo  Chris  to  decus, 
Spiritui  sancto, 
Tribus  honor  unus. 


Through  the  highest  heaven, 
To  the  almighty  Three, 

Father,  Son,  and  Spirit, 
One  same  glory  be. 

Amen. 


Amen. 


His  Holiness  Leo  XIII,  by  a  rescript  of  the  Sacred  Con- 
gregation of  Indulgences,  Jan.  27,  iSSS,  granted  to  the 
faithful  who  shall  recite  the  above  hymn,  an  indulgence  of 
three  hundred  days,  once  a  day. 

Jjlraget  to  &ur  fLaog  of  JSorrofos 

mary  !  I  beseech  thee  by  the  sorrows 
thou  didst  experience  in  beholding  thy 
divine  Son  dying  on  the  cross,  procure  for 
me  a  good  death ;  obtain  for  me  that,  having 
loved  Jesus  and  thee,  my  most  tender  Mother, 
here  on  earth,  I  may  love  you  both  and  bless 
you  eternally  in  heaven.  Amen. 

Notoena  in  gonor  oC  tfje  ©oior*  of  tfyc  i&lwseo  Utrgin 

f\  most  holy  and  afflicted  Virgin !  Queen 
of  martyrs !  thou  who  didst  stand  be- 
neath the  cross,  witnessing  the  agony  of  thy 
divine  Son  —  through  the  unceasing  suffer- 
ings of  thy  life  of  sorrow,  and  the  bliss  which 
now  more  than  amply  repays  thee  for  thy  past 
trials,  look  down  with  a  mother's  tenderness 
and  pity  on  me,  who  kneel  before  thee  to 
venerate  thy  dolors,  and  place  my  requests, 
with  filial  confidence,  in  the  sanctuary  of  thy 


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wounded  heart ;  present  them,  I  beseech  thee, 
on  my  behalf,  to  Jesus  Christ.  Through  the 
merits  of  His  most  sacred  passion  and  death, 
and  through  thy  sufferings  at  the  foot  of  the 
cross,  I  hope  to  obtain  the  grant  of  my  pres- 
ent petition.  To  whom  shall  I  recur  in 
my  wants  and  miseries  if  not  to  thee,  O  Mother 
of  mercy,  who,  having  so  deeply  drunk  of  the 
chalice  of  thy  Son,  canst  compassionate  the 
woes  of  those  who  still  sigh  in  the  land  of 
exile?  Sancta  Maria,  Mater  Dolorosa,  ora 
pro  met 

INVOCATION 

O  Mary !  conceived  without  sin,  pray  for  us 
who  have  recourse  to  thee. 

Indulgence  of  100  days,  once  a  day.  —  Leo  XII^ 
March  15,  1884. 

EJACULATION 

Blessed  be  the  holy  and  immaculate  conception  of 
the  most  blessed  Virgin  Mary,  Mother  of  God. 

His  Holiness,  Pope  Leo  XIII,  revoking  the  conces- 
sion made  Nov*  21,  1793,  by  the  Sovereign  Pontiff, 
Pius  VI,  granted  by  brief,  Sept.  10,  1878,  to  all  the 
faithful  each  time  that,  devoutly  and  with  contrite 
hearts,  they  recite  this  ejaculation,  an  indulgence  of 
300  days. 

INVOCATION 

QTancta   Virgo   Maria  %TF\  oly  Virgin  Mary  im- 
immaculata,    Mater  r*~6  maculate,  Mother 
Dei,  Mater  nostra,  Tu  of  God  and  our  Mother. 


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pro  nobis  loquere  ad  cor  speak  thou  for  us  to  the 
Jesu,  qui  tuus  Filius  est  Heart  of  Jesus,  Who  is 
et  Fratet  noster.  thy  Son  and  our  brother. 

Indulgence  of  100  days,  once  a  day.  —  Leo  XIII, 
Dec.  20,  1890. 


ANTHEM,  VERSICLE,  AN 
THE  IMMAC 

Ant.  *1^Cjec  estvirgain 
«-■-&  qua  nec  nodus 
originalis,  nec  cortex  ac- 
tualis  culpae  fuit. 

V.  In  conceptione  tua 
virgo  immaculata  fuisti. 

R.  Ora  pro  nobis  Pa- 
ttern, cujus  Filium  pepe- 
risti. 


)  PRAYER  IN  HONOR  OF 
fLATE  MARY 

Ant.  if?^His  is  the  rod 
v-J  in  which  was 
neither  knot  of  original  sin, 
nor  rind  of  actual  guilt. 

V.  In  thy  conception, 
O  Virgin  !  thou  wast  im- 
maculate. 

R.  Pray  for  us  to  the 
Father,  Whose  Son  thou 
didst  bring  forth. 


Oremus 

*Y^Veus  qui  per  immacu- 
\J  latam  Virginis  con- 
ceptionem  dignum  Filio 
tuo  habitaculum  praepa- 
rasti:  quaesumus,  ut  qui 
ex  morte  ejusdem  Filii  tui 
praevisa  earn  ab  omni  labe 
praeservasti,  nos  quoque 
mundos  ejus  intercessione 
ad  te  pervenire  concedas. 
Per  eumdem  Christum 
Dominum  nostrum. 
Amen. 


Let  us  pray 

OGod,  Who,  by  the 
immaculate  concep- 
tion of  the  Virgin,  didst 
prepare  a  worthy  habita- 
tion for  Thy  Son ;  we  be- 
seech Thee  that,  as  in 
view  of  the  death  of  that 
Son,  Thou  didst  preserve 
her  from  all  stain  of  sin, 
so  thou  wouldst  enable  us, 
being  made  pure  by  her 
intercession,  to  come  unto 
Thee.  Through  the  same 
Chrst  our^Lord.  Amen. 


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To  the  faithful  who  shall  say  this  anthem,  versicle, 
and  prayer,  an  indulgence  of  100  days,  each  time.  — 
Pius  IX,  March  31,  1876. 

f  nfrutflencefc  acts  ot  Consecration  to  the  JStessefr 
IWrgln  dfcatE 

For  the  Members  of  the  Blessed  Virgin 
Mary  Sodality 

I 

let  of  Consecration 

By  St.  John  Berchmans 

oly  Mary,  Mother  of  God,  and  Virgin,  I  choose 
thee  this  day  for  my  queen,  patron,  and  advo- 
cate, and  firmly  resolve  and  purpose  never  to  aban- 
don thee,  never  to  say  or  do  anything  against  thee, 
nor  to  permit  that  aught  be  done  by  others  to  dis- 
honor thee.  Receive  me,  then,  I  conjure  thee,  as 
thy  perpetual  servant ;  assist  me  in  all  my  actions  and 
do  not  abandon  me  at  the  hour  of  my  death.  Amen. 

Indulgence  of  300  days,  for  each  recitation.  —  Pius 
X,  Nov.  17,  1906. 

II 

let  of  Consecration 

3y  St.  Francis  de  Sales 

/T\ost  Holy  Mary,  virgin  Mother  of  God,  I  (full 
name) ,  most  unworthy  though  I  am  to  be  thy 
servant,  yet  touched  by  thy  motherly  care  for  me  and 
longing  to  serve  thee,  do,  in  the  presence  of  my  guard- 


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ian  angel  and  all  the  court  of  heaven,  choose  thee  this 
day  to  be  my  queen,  my  advocate,  and  my  mother, 
and  I  firmly  purpose  to  serve  thee  evermore  myself, 
and  to  do  what  I  can  that  all  may  render  faithful 
service  to  thee. 

Therefore,  most  devoted  Mother,  through  the  pre- 
cious blood  thy  Son  poured  out  for  me,  I  beg  thee  and 
beseech  thee,  deign  to  take  me  among  thy  clients  and 
receive  me  as  thy  servant  forever. 

Aid  me  in  my  every  action,  and  beg  for  me  the 
grace  never,  by  word  or  deed  or  thought,  to  be  dis- 
pleasing in  thy  sight  and  that  of  thy  most  holy  Son. 

Think  of  me,  my  dearest  Mother,  and  desert  me  not 
at  the  hour  of  death.  Amen. 

Indulgence  of  300  days,  for  each  recitation.  —  Pius 
X,  Nov.  17,  1906. 

By  request  of  the  Rev.  Fr.  Elder  Mullan,  S.J., 
an  indulgence  of  300  days,  applicable  to  the  souls  in 
purgatory,  has  been  attached  to  the  devout  recitation, 
every  time,  of  each  of  the  acts  of  consecration,  by 
members  regularly  enrolled  in  the  Sodality  of  the 
Blessed  Virgin.  The  first  of  the  two  forms  was  used 
by  St.  John  Berchmans,  the  other  by  St.  Francis  de 
Sales.  The  Sacred  Congregation  authenticates  the 
concession  of  the  indulgence  under  date  of  Nov.  17, 
1906.  Signed  by  Cardinal  Tripepi,  Prefect,  and  by 
Archbishop  Panici,  Secretary.  —  American  Ecclesias- 
tical Review,  May,  1907,  p.  555. 

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Alma  Redemptoris,  Ave  Regina  Ccelorum,  Regthd 
Cceli  and  Salve  Regina 

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&fota  $ttitnvptax\8 

A  Sabbato  ante  I Dom.  Ad-  From  the  Saturday  before 

ventus  usque  ad  Purifi-  the  first  Sunday  of  Ad- 

cationem  inclusive.  vent  to  Candlemas  in- 
clusive. 

lma     Redemptoris  (T\  other  of  Christ !  hear 

Mater,  quae  pervia  M-S  thou  thy  people's 

cceli  Porta  manes,  et  stella  cry,  Star  of  the  deep,  and 

maris,  succurre  cadenti.  portal  of  the  sky. 

Surgere  qui  curat,  popu-  Mother  of  Him  Who 

lo :  tu  quae  genuisti,  thee  from  nothing  made, 

Natura  mirante,  tuum  Sinking  we  strive  and 

sanctum  Genitorem,  call  to  thee  for  aid. 

Virgo  prius  ac  posterius  Oh,  by  that  joy  which 

Gabrielis  ab  ore,  Gabriel  brought  to  thee, 

Sumens  illud  Ave,  pec-  Pure  Virgin,  first  and 

catorum  miserere.  '  last,  look  on  our  misery. 

In  Adventu  In  Advent 

V.  Angelus  Domini  V.  The  angel  of  the 
nuntiavit  Mariae.  Lord  declared  unto  Mary. 

R. 1  Et  concepit  de  Spir-  R.  And  she  conceived 
itu  sancto.  of  the  Holy  Ghost. 

Oremus  Let  us  pray 

y^f ratiam  Tuam,  quae-  *T$>our  forth,  we  be- 

V3>  sumus  Domine,  men-  seech  Thee,  O  Lord, 

tibus    nostris    infunde:  Thy  grace  into  our  hearts, 

ut  Qui,  angelo  nuntiahte,  that  we,  to  whom  the  In- 

Christi  Filii  Tui  incarnati-  carnation  of  Christ,  Thy 

onemcognovimus,per  pas-  Son,  was  made  known  by 

sionem  ejus  et  crucem,  ad  the  message  of  an  angel, 


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resurrectionis  gloriam  per- 
ducamur.  Per  eumdem 
Christum  Dominum  nos- 
trum. 

R.  Amen. 

V.  Diyinum  auxilium 
maneat  semper  nobiscum. 

R.  Amen. 

A  Vigilia  NativUatis  us- 
que ad  totam  diem  Puri- 
ficationis. 

V.  Post  partum  Virgo 
ihviolata  permansisti. 

R.  Dei  Genitrix,  inter- 
cede pro  nobis. 

Oremus 

*Y^\fiUS>  Qui  salutis  aeter- 
JLJ  nae,  beatae  Mariae 
Virgmitate  foecunda,  hu- 
mano  generi  praemia  prae- 
stitisti :  tiibue,  quaesumus; 
ut  ipsam  pro  nobis  inter- 
cedere  sentiamus  per 
quam  meruimus  aucto- 
rem  vitae  suscipere,  Do- 
minum nostrum  jesum 
Christum  Filiurn  tuum : 
qui  tecum  vivit  et  regnat 
in  unitate  Spiritus  Sancti 


may  by  His  Passion  and 
cA)ss  be  brought  to  the 
glory  of  His  resurrection. 
Through  the  same  Christ 
our  Lord. 
R.  Amen. 

V.  May  the  divine  as- 
sistance remain  always 
with  us. 

R.  Amen. 

From  the  First  Vespers  of 
Christmas  to  Candle- 
mas. 

V.  After  childbirth,  O 
Virgin,  thou  didst  remain 
inviolate. 

R.  O  Mother  of  God, 
plead  for  us. 

Let  us  pray 

OGod,  Who  by  the 
fruitful  virginity  of 
blessed  Mary  hast  given 
to  mankind  the  rewards  of 
eternal  salvation:  grant, 
we  beseech  thee,  that  we 
may  experience  her  inter- 
cession for  us,  by  Whom 
we  deserved  to  receive  the 
Author  of  life,  Our  Lord 
Jesus  Christ,  Thy  Son, 
Who  liveth  and  reigneth 
with  Thee  in  the  unity  of 


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Various  Devotions  703 

Deus,  per  ^mnia  saecula  the  Holy   Ghost,  God, 

saeculorum.  world  without  end. 

R.  Amen.  R.  Amen. 

V.  Divinum   auxilium  V.  May  the  divine  as- 

maneat  semper  nobiscum.  sistance  remain  alway* 
with  us. 

R.  Amen.  R.  Amen. 

Efoe  Ifagtna  Cclorum 

A  Purificatione  usque  at  From  Candlemas  until  Com  ' 
Completorium  Sabbati  pline  on  Holy  Saturday 
Sancti  exclusive.  exclusively. 


ANTIPHONA 

ve     Regina  coe- 
lorum, 

Ave    Domina  Angelo- 
rum: 

Salve       radix,  salve 
porta, 

Ex  qua  mundo  lux  est 
orta. 

Gaude  Virgo  gloriosa, 

Super  omnes  speciosa : 
Vale,     O     valde  de 
cora, 

Et  pro  nobis  Christum 
exora. 

V.  Dignare  me  laudare 
te,  Virgo  sacrata. 

R.  Da  mihi  virtutem 
contra  hostes  tuos. 


ANTHEM 

*P^ail,    O  Queen  of 
#-*-b  heav'n  enthroned ! 
Hail,  by  angels  Mistress 

owned ! 
Root  of  Jesse!    Gate  of 

morn, 

Whence  the  world's  true 
Light  was  bora : 

Glorious  Virgin,  joy  to 
thee, 

Beautiful  surpassingly ! 
Fairest  thou  where  aU  are 
fair! 

Plead  for  us  a  pitying 
prayer. 

V.  Grant  that  I  may 
praise  thee,  O  blessed  Vir- 
gin. 

R.  Give  me  strength 
against  thine  enemies. 


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704  Various  Devotions 

Or  emus  Let  us  pray 

aONCEDE,     misericors,  /~\  most  merciful  God, 

Deus,  fragilitati  nos-  V-r  grant  succor  unto  our 

trae  praesidium:    ut  qui  frailty;  that  as  we  cele- 

sanctae  Dei  Genitricis  me-  brate  the  memory  of  the 

moriam  agimus,  interces-  holy  Mother  of  God,  so  by 

sionis  ejus  auxilio  a  nos-  the  help  of  her  intercession 

tris  iniquitatibus  resurga-  we  may  rise  again  from 

mus.    Per  eumdem  Chris-  our  sins.    Through  the 

turn  Dominum  nostrum,  same  Christ  our  Lord. 

R.  Amen.  R.  Amen. 

V.  Divinum   auxilium  V.  May  the  divine  as- 

maneat  semper  nobiscum.  sistance   remain  always 
with  us. 

R.  Amen.  R.  Amen. 

ftegtna  Cffli 

A  Completer io  Sabbati 
Sancti  usque  ad  Nonam 
Sabbati  post  Pentecosten 
inclusive. 

ANTIPHONA 

egina  coeli,  laetare, 
Alleluia, 
Quia  quem  meruisti  por- 

tare,  Alleluia, 
Resurrexit  sicut  dixit,  Al- 
leluia. 

Ora  pro  nobis  Deum,  Alle- 
luia. 

V.  Gaude   et  laetare, 
Virgo  Maria,  Alleluia. 


From  Compline  of  Holy 
Saturday  until  None  on 
the  Saturday  after  Pente- 
cost inclusively. 

ANTHEM 

O queen  of  Heaven, 
rejoice,  Alleluia, 
For  He  Whom  thou  wast 

meet  to  bear,  Alleluia, 
Hath  risen,  as  He  said, 

Alleluia. 
Pray  for  us  to  God,  Alle- 
luia. 

V.  Rejoice  and  be  glad, 
O  Virgin  Mary,  Alleluia. 


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70S 


R.  Quia  surrexit  Do- 
minus  vere,  Alleluia. 

Oremus 

"Y^veus,  Qui  per  resur- 
\J  rectionem  Filii  Tui 
Domini  nostri  Tesu  Christi 
mundum  laetincare  digna- 
tus  es;  praesta  quaesu- 
mus ;.  ut  per  ejus  Genitri- 
cem  Virginem  Mariam 
perpetuae  capiamus  gaudia 
vitas.  Per  eumdem  Chris- 
tum Dominum  nostrum. 

R.  Amen. 

V.  Divinum  auxilium 
maneat  semper  nobiscum. 

R.  Amen. 


R.  For  the  Lord  hath 
risen  indeed,  Alleluia. 

Let  us  pray 

OGod,  Who  didst 
vouchsafe  to  give  joy 
to  the  world  through  the 
resurrection  of  Thy  Son, 
Our  Lord  Jesus  Christ; 
grant,  we  beseech  Thee, 
that,  through  His  Mother, 
the  Virgin  Mary,  we  may 
obtain  the  joys  of  ever- 
lasting life.  Through  the 
same  Christ  our  Lord. 
R.  Amen. 

V.  May  the  divine  as- 
sistance remain  always 
with  us. 

R.  Amen. 


galtoe  ftegina 

A  Completorio  Sabbati  post  From  Compline  of  the 
PentecostenusqucadAd-  Saturday  after  Ffente^ 
ventum.  cost  until  Advent. 


ANTTPHONA 

alve  Regina,  Mater 
misericordiae,  vita, 
dulcedo,  et  spes  nostra 
salve. 

Ad  te  clamamus,  exsules 
filii  Hevae ; 


ANTHEM 

ail,  holy  Queen,. 
Mother  of  mercy  H 
Hail,  our  life,  our  sweet- 
ness, and  our  hope ! 

To  thee  do  we  cry,  poor 
banished  children  of  Eve ; 


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706 


Various  Devotions 


Ad  te  suspiramus,  ge- 
tnentes  et  flentes  in  hac 
lacrimarum  valle. 

Eia  ergo,  advocata  nos- 
tra illos  tuos  misericordes 
oculos  ad  nos  converte. 

Et  Jesum,  benedictum 
f  ructum  ventris  tui,  nobis 
post  hoc  exilium  ostende. 

O  clemens,  O  pia,  O 
dulcis  Virgo  Maria. 

V.  Ora  pro  nobis 
sancta  Dei  Genitrix. 

R.  Ut  digni  efficiamur 
promissionibus  Christi. 


Or  emus 

Omnipotens  sempiterne 
Deus,  qui  gloriosae 
Virginis  Matris  Mariae  cor- 
pus et  animam  ut  dignum 
Filii  tui  habitaculum  effici 
mereretur,  Spiritu  sancto 
cooperante  praeparasti :  da 
ut  cujus  commemoratione 
Jaetamur,  ejus  pia  inter- 
cessione  ab  instantibus 
malis,  et  a  morte  perpetua 
liberemur.  Per  eumdem 
Christum  Dominum  nos- 
trum. 


To  thee  do  we  send  up 
our  sighs,  mourning  and 
weeping  in  this  vale  of 
tears. 

Turn  then,  most  gra- 
cious advocate,  thine  eyes 
of  mercy  toward  us. 

And  after  this  our  exile 
show  unto  us  the  blessed 
fruit  of  thy  womb,  Jesus. 

O  clement,  O  loving,  0 
sweet  Virgin  Mary. 

V.  Pray  for  us,  0  holy 
Mother  of  God. 

R.  That  we  may  be 
made  worthy  of  the  prom 
ises  of  Christ. 

Let  us  pray 

lmighty,  everlasting 
God,  Who,  by  the 
co-operation  of  the  Hoi) 
Ghost,  didst  so  make 
ready  the  body  and  soul 
of  the  glorious  virgin 
Mother,  Mary,  that  she 
deserved  to  become  a 
meet  dwelling  for  Thy 
Son :  grant  that  we,  who 
rejoice  in  her  memory, 
may  by  her  loving  inter- 
cession be  delivered  from 
the  evils  that  hang  over 
us,  and  from  everlasting 
death.  Through  the  same 
Christ  our  Lord. 


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Various  Devotions 


707 


R.  Amen. 

V.  Divinum  auxilium 
maneat  semper  nobiscum. 

R.  Amen. 


R.  Amen.  * 

V.  May  the  divine  as- 
sistance remain  always 
with  us. 

R.  Amen. 


Gbe  October  Hoeats 

His  Holiness,  Leo  XIII,  by  his  Encyclical  Supremi 
Apostolatus,  Sept.  1,  1883,  and  by  a  decree  of  the 
S.  Congr.  of  Rites,  Aug.  20,  1885,  had  granted  and 
confirmed  some  Indulgences  for  the  saying  of  the 
Rosary  during  the  month  of  October ;  then  by  a  re- 
script of  the  S.  Congr.  of  Indulgences,  July  23,  1898, 
he  made  them  perpetual  and  modified  them,  granting 
to  the  faithful  who,  during  the  said  month,  publicly  in 
church  or  privately  anywhere,  recite  at  least  a  third 
part  of  the  Rosary,  an  indulgence  of  7  years  and  7 
quarantines  on  each  day  of  that  month ;  a  plenary 
indulgence  on  the  feast  of  Our  Lady  of  the  Rosary,  or 
on  any  one  day  of  its  octave,  to  those  who,  both  on  the 
feast  itself  and  on  every  day  of  its  octave,  shall  have 
recited  at  least  a  third  part  of  the  Rosary  on  the  usual 
conditions :  confession,  communion,  and  a  visit  to  some 
church  or  public  oratory  and  there  praying  according 
to  the  intention  of  the  Pope.  A  plenary  indulgence, 
on  any  one  day,  to  those  who,  after  the  said  octave, 
shall  have  recited  at  least  the  third  part  of  the  Rosary 
for  ten  days  during  the  same  month,  on  the  same  con- 
ditions. 


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708  Various  Devotions 

THE  FRUIT  OF  EACH  MYSTERY 

Joyful  Mysteries.  —  Spirit  of  Holy  Joy 

1.  Annunciation  Humility. 

2.  Visitation   Fraternal  Charity. 

3.  Nativity  Spirit  of  Poverty. 

4.  Presentation  Obedience;  Purity. 

5.  Jesus  with  the  Doctors  Love  of  Jesus  and  de- 

votedness  to  the  duties 
of  our  state  of  life. 

Sorrowful  Mysteries.  —  Spirit  of  Compassion,  Con- 
trition,  and  Reparation 


1.  Agony  Fervor  in  Prayer. 

2.  Scourging  Penance,  and  especially 

Mortification  of  the 
senses. 


3.  Crowning  with  Thorns.  .Moral  Courage. 

4 .  Carriage  of  the  Cross .  . .  Patience. 

5.  Crucifixion  Self-sacrifice  for  God  and 

for  our  Neighbor;  for- 
giveness of  injuries. 

Glorious  Mysteries.  —  Spirit  of  Adoration  and  Faith 

1.  Resurrection  Faith. 

2.  Ascension  Hope. 

3.  Descent  of  the  Holy 

Ghost  Love  and  Zeal  for  Souls. 

4.  Assumption  Filial  Devotion  to  Mary. 

5.  Coronation  of  the  Blessed 

Virgin  Mary  Perseverance. 


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Various  Devotions  709 


pious  custom  assigns  the  different  parts  of  the 
Rosary  to  different  days  of  the  week,  as  follows: 

1.  The  Joyful  Mysteries  are  honored  on  Mondays 
and  Thursdays  throughout  the  year,  and  on  all  Sun- 
days from  the  first  of  Advent  to  the  first  of  Lent. 

2.  The  Sorrowful  Mysteries  are  honored  on  Tues- 
days and  Fridays  throughout  the  year,  and  on  Sun- 
days of  Lent. 

3.  The  Glorious  Mysteries  are  honored  on  Wed- 
nesdays and  Saturdays  throughout  the  year,  and  on  ' 
all  Sundays  from  Easter  to  Advent. 

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O virgin  Mary,  grant  that  the  recitation  of  thy 
Rosary  may  be  for  me  each  day,  in  the  midst 
of  my  manifold  duties,  a  bond  of  unity  in  my  actions, 
a  tribute  of  filial  piety,  a  sweet  refreshment,  an  en- 
couragement to  walk  joyfully  along  the  path  of  duty. 
Grant,  above  all,  O  Virgin  Mary,  that  the  study  of 
thy  fifteen  mysteries  may  form  in  my  soul,  little  by 
little,  a  luminous  atmosphere,  pure,  strengthening, 
and  fragrant,  which  may  penetrate  my  understanding, 
my  will,  my  heart,  my  memory,  my  imagination,  my 
whole  being.  So  shall  I  acquire  the  habit  of  praying 
while  I  work,  without  the  aid  of  formal  prayers,  by 
interior  acts  of  admiration  and 'of  supplication,  or  by 
aspirations  of  love.  I  ask  this  of  thee,  O  Queen  of  the 
Holy  Rosary,  through  St.  Dominic,  thy  son  of  pre- 
dilection, the  renowned  preacher  of  thy  mysteries, 
and  the  faithful  imitator  of  thy  virtues.  Amen. 

Indulgence  of  300  days,  once  a  day.  —  Pius  X, 
March  15,  1907. 


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7iO  Various  Devotions 


Xtttle  OtRcc  of  tbe  Immaculate  Conception 

at  Matins 

Eia,  mea  labia,  nunc  an-  Come,  my  lips,  and  wide 
nuntiate  proclaim 

Laudes  et  praeconia  Vir-  The  Blessed  Virgin's  spot- 
ginis  beatae. 


*T^omina,  in  adjuto- 
A*-J  rium  meum  in- 
tende. 

R.  Me  de  manu  hos- 
tium  potenter  defende. 

V.  Gloria  Patri,  etc. 
Alleluia. 


less  fame. 

dy!  n 
befriend  me. 


Olady!  make  speed 
to  ' 


R.  From  the  hands  of 
the  enemy  mightily  de- 
fend me. 

V.  Glory  be  to  the 
Father,  etc.  Allelulia. 

From  Septuagesima  to  Easter,  instead  of  AUeCui* 
is  said : 

Laus  tibi,  Domine,  Rex  Praise  be  to  Thee,  O 
aeternae  gloriae.  Lord,  King  of  everlasting 

glory. 


HYMN 


mundi  do- 


QTalve, 

mina, 
Ccelorum  regina : 
Salve,  virgo  virginum, 
Stella  matutina. 

Salve  plena  gratia, 
Clara  luce  divina : 
Mundi  in  auxilium, 
Domina,  festina. 


*F^ail,  Queen  of  the 
r*-6  heavens ! 
Hail,  Mistress  of  earth ! 
Hail,  Virgin  most  pure 
Of  immaculate  birth ! 

Clear  Star  of  the  morning 
In  beauty  enshrined ! 
O  Lady !  make  speed 
To  the  help  of  mankind. 


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711 


Ab  aeterno  Dominus 
Te  praeordinavit 
Matrem  unigeniti 
Verbi,  quo  creavit 


Thee  God  in  the  depth 
Of  eternity  chose ; 
And  formed  thee  all  fair. 
As  His  glorious  spouse ; 


Terram,  pontum,  aethera :  And  called  thee  His  Word's 

Te  pulchram  ornavit  Own  Mother  to  be, 

Sibi  sponsam,  quae  By  Whom  He  created 

In  Adam  non  peccavit.  The  earth,  sky,  and  sea. 

Amen.  '  Amen. 

V.  Elegit  earn  Deus,- et  V.  God    elected  her, 

praeelegit  earn.  and  pre-elected  her. 

R.  In  taberaacuio  suo  R.  He  made  her  to 

habitare  fecit  earn.  dwell  in  His  tabernacle. 

V.  Domina,     protege  V.  O  Lady!   aid  my 

orationem  meam.  prayer. 

R.  Et  clamor  meus  ad  R.  And   let  my  cry 

te  veniat.  come  unto  thee. 

Oremus  Let  us  pray 

ancta  Maria,  regina  *"p^  oly  Mary,  Queen  of 

^3  coelorum,  mater  Do-  JL&  heaven,  Mother  of 

mini  nostri  Jesu  Chris ti,  et  Our  Lord  Jesus  Christ, 

mundi  domina,  quae  nul-  and  Mistress  of  the  world, 

lum  derelinquis,  et  nullum  who  forsakest  no  one,  and 

despicis:  respice  me,  do-  despisest   no   one,  look 

mina,  clementer  oculo  pie-  upon  me,  O  Lady !  with 

tatis,  et  impetra  mihi  apud  an  eye  of  pity,  and  en- 

tuum    dilectum    Filium  treat  for  me,  of  thy  be- 

cunctorum  veniam  pec-  loved  Son,  the  forgiveness 

catorum:  ut  qui  nunc  tuam  of  all  my  sins;  that,  as  I 

sane  tarn  et  immaculatam  now  celebrate,  with  de- 

conceptionem  devoto  af-  vout  affection,  thy  hoiy 

fectu  recolo,  aeternae  in  and  immaculate  concep- 

futurum  beatitudinis,  bra-  tion,  so,  hereafter,  I  m»v 


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712 


Various  Devotions 


vium  captara,  ipso,  quem 
virgo  peperisti,  donante 
Domino  nostro  Jesu 
Christo:  qui  cum  Patre 
et  Sancto  Spiritu  vivit  et 
regnat,  in  Trinitate  per- 
fecta,  Deus,  in  saecula  sae- 
culorum. 


Amen. 


receive  the  prize  of  eter- 
nal blessedness,  by  the 
grace  of  Him  Whom  thou, 
in  virginity,  didst  bring 
forth,  Jesus  Christ  our 
Lord:  Who,  with  the 
Father  and  the  Holy 
Ghost,  liveth  and  reigneth 
in  perfect  Trinity,  God, 
world  without  end. 

Amen. 


V.  Domina,  protege 
orationem  meam. 

R.  Et  clamor  mens  ad 
te  veniat. 

V.  Benedicamus  Do- 
mino. 

R.  Deo  gratias. 

V.  Fidelium  animae  per 
misericordiam  Dei  requi- 
escant  in  pace. 

R.  Amen. 


V.  O  Lady!  aid  my 
prayer. 

R.  And  let  my  cry 
come  unto  thee. 

V.  Let  us  bless  the 
Lord. 

R.  Thanks  be  to  God. 

V.  May  the  souls  of  the 
faithful,  thr6ugh  the  mercy 
of  God,  rest  in  peace. 

R.  Amen. 


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in  adjuto- 
meunv  in- 


JLJ  rium 
tende. 

R.  Me  de  manu  hos- 
tium  potenter  defende. 

V.  Gloria  Patri,  etc. 
Allelulia. 


Olady  I  make  speed  to 
befriend  me. 
R.  From  the  hands  of 
the  enemy  mightily  de- 
fend me. 

V.  Glory  be  to  the 
Father,  etc.  Alleluia. 


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7*3 


HYMN  f 

Salve,  virgo  sapiens,  "T^  ail,  Virgin  most  wise, 
Domus  Deo  dicata,  Hail,  Deity's  shrine! 

Columna  septemplici,  With  seven  fairy  pillars, 

Mensaque  exornata,  And  table  divine  \ 


Ab  omni  contagio 
Miindi  praeservata: 
Semper  sancta  in  utero 
Matris,  ex  qua  nata. 


Preserved  from  the  guilt 
Which  hath  come  on  us  all : 
Exempt,  in  the  womb, 
From  the  taint  of  the  fall ! 


Tu  mater  viventium, 
Et  porta  es  sanctorum : 
Nova  Stella  Jacob, 
Domina  angelorum. 


O  new  Star  of  Jacob, 
Of  angels  the  Queen ! 
O  Gate  of  the  saints ! 
O  Mother  of  men ! 


Zabulo  terribilis 
Acies  castrorum ; 
Porta  et  refugium 
Sis  christianorum. 

Amen. 


To  Zabulon  fearful 
As  th'  embattled  array ! 
Be  thou  of  the  faithful 
The  refuge  and  stay. 

Amen. 


V.  Ipse  creavit  illam  V.  The  Lord  Himself 
in  Spiritu  Sancto.  created  her  in  the  Holy 

Ghost. 

R.  Et  effudit  illam  R.  And  poured  her  out 
super  omnia  opera  sua ;     over  all  His  works. 

V.  Domina,  protege,  V.  O  Lady,  aid,  etc. 
etc.  (cum  oratione  ut  (with  the  prayer  as  above), 
supra), 

V.  Domina,  in  adju-  V.  O  Lady,  make  speed, 
torium.  etc  etc. 


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HYMN 


0 


alve,  area  foederis, 


Thronus  Salomonis, 
Arcus  pulcher  aetheris, 
Rubus  visionis : 

Virga  frondens  germinis: 
Vellus  Gedeonis: 
Porta  clausa  numinis, 

Favusque  Samsonis. 

Decebat  tam  nobilem 
Natum  praecavere 
Ab  originali 

Labe  matris  Evae, 

Almam,  quam  elegerat, 
Genitricem  vere, 
Nulli  prorsus  sinens 
Culpae  subjacere. 

Amen. 

V.  Ego  in  altissimis 
habito. 

R.  Et  thronus  meus  in 
columna  nubis. 

V.  Domina,  protege, 
etc.  (cum 
supra). 


wail,  Solomon's 
Throne ! 
Pure  Ark  of  the  law, 
Fair  Rainbow  and  Bush, 
Which  the  patriarch  saw  ! 

Hail,  Gedeon's  Fleece! 
Hail,  blossoming  rod! 
Samson's  sweet  Honey- 
comb ! 
Portal  of  God ! 

Well-fitting  it  was 
That  a  Son  so  divine 
Should  preserve  from#all 

touch 
Of  original  sin, 

Nor  suffer  by  smallest 
Defect  to  be  stained 
That  Mother,  whom  He 
For  Himself  had  ordained. 

Amen. 

V.  I  dwell  in  the  high 
est 

R.  And  my  throne  is  on 
the  pillar  of  the  clouds. 
V.  O  Lady,  aid,  etc. 
oratione    ut  (with  the  prayer  as  above)* 


V,  Domina, 
torium,  etc. 


in  adju- 


7. 
etc. 


O  Lady,  make  speed, 


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HYMN 


& 


[alve,  virgo  puerpera, 
Templum  Trinitatis, 
Angelorum  gaudium, 


Cella  puritatis : 

Solamen  moerentium, 
Hortus  voluptatis: 
Palma  patientiae, 
Cedrus  castitatis. 

Terra  es  benedicta 
Et  sacerdotalis, 
Sancta  et  immunis 
Culpae  originalis. 

Civitas  altissimi, 
Porta  orientalis: 
In  te  est  omnis  gratia, 
Virgo  singularis. 

Amen. 

V.  Sicut  lilium  inter 
spinas. 

R.  Sic  arnica  mea  inter 
filias  Ada?. 

V.  Domina,  protege, 


Tpv  ail,  virginal  Mother  i 
^6  Hail,  purity's  Cell  I 
Fair  Shrine,  where  the 

Trinity 
Loveth  to  dwell  1 

Hail,  Garden  of  pleasure ' 
Celestial  Balm ! 
Cedar  of  chastity ! 
Martyrdom's  Palm ! 

Thou  Land  set  apart 
From  uses  profane ! 
And  free  from  the  curse 
Which  in  Adam  began. 

Thou  City  of  God ! 
Thou  gate  of  the  East, 
In  thee  is  all  grace, 
O  joy  of  the  blest ! 

Amen. 

V.  As  the  lily  among 
the  thorns. 

R.  So  is  my  beloved 
among  the  daughters  of 
Adam. 

V.  O  Lady,  aid,  etc. 


etc.  (cum  oratione  ut  (with  the  prayer  as  above}, 
pro). 

V:  Domina,  in  adju-  ;  V.  O  Lady,  make  speed, 

torium,  etc.  etc. 


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HYMN 


alve,  urbs  refugii, 
Turrisque  munita 

David,  propugnaculis 
Armisque  in  signita. 

In  conceptione 
Charitate  ignita, 
Draconis  potestas 
Est  a  te  contrita. 

O  mulier  fortis, 
Et  invicta  Judith  1 
Pulchra  Abisag  virgo 
Verum  fovens  David  I 

Rachel  curatorem 
<Egypti  gestavit: 
Salvatorem  raundi 

Maria  portavit. 

Amen. 


*"pi  ail,  City  of  refuge ! 
Hail,  David's  high 
tower, 

With  battlements  crowned 
And  girded  with  power  I 

Filled  at  thy  conception 
With  love  and  with  light  I 
The  dragon  by  thee 
Was  shorn  of  his  might 

O  Woman  most  valiant  I 
O  Judith  thrice  blest ! 
As  David  was  nursed 
In  fair  Abisag's  breast ; 

As  the  saviour  of  Egypt 
Upon  Rachel's  knee : 
So  the  world's  great  Re- 
deemer 
Was  cherished  by  thee 
Amen. 


V.  Tota  pulchra  es,  V.  Thou  art  all  fair, 
imica  mea.  my  beloved. 

R.  Et  macula  originalis  R.  And  the  original 
(umquam  fuit  in  te.  stain  was  never  in  thee. 

V.  Domina,  protege,  V.  O  Lady,  aid,  etc 
etc.  (cum  oratione  ut  {with  the  prayer  as  above), 
supra). 

at  Foyers 

V.  Domina,  in  adju-  V.  O  Lady,  make  Speed, 
Valium,  etc.  etc. 


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alve,  horologium, 
Quo,  retrogadiatur 
Sol  in  decern  lineis ; 
Verbum  incarnatur. 

Homo  ut  ab  inferis 

Ad  summa  attollatur, 
Immensus  ab  angelis 
Paulo  minoratur. 

Solis  hujus  radiis 
Maria  coruscat ; 
Consurgens  aurora 
In  conceptu  micat. 


ail,  Dial  of  Achaz ! 
On  thee  the  true  sun 
Told  backward  the  course 
Which  from  old  he  had 
run ! 

And,  that  man  might  be 

raised, 
Submitting  to  shame, 
A  little  more  low 
Than  the  angels  became. 

Thou,  rapt  in  the  blaze 
Of  His  infinite  light, 
Dost  shine  as  the  morn 
On  the  confines  of  night; 


J3 


Lilium  inter  spinas,  As  the  moon  on  the  lost 

Quae  serpen  tis  conterat  Through  obscurity  dawns: 

Caput:  pulchra  ut  luna  The  serpent's  destroyer! 

Errantes  colustrat.  A  lily  'mid  thorns ! 

Amen.  Amen. 

V.  Ego  feci  in  ccelis,  ut  F.  I  made  an  unfailing 

orir^tur  lumen  indeficiens.  light  to  arise  in  heaven. 

R.  Et  quasi  nebula  texi  R.  And  as  a  mist  I  over- 

omnem  terram.  spread  the  whole  earth. 

V.  Domina,    protege,  V.  O  Lady,  aid,  etc. 

etc.  (cum  oratione  ut  (with  the  prayer  as  above), 
supra) 

<&t  Compline 

aONVERTAT     nos,  {T)AY    Jesus  Christ, 

Domina,      tuis  "  *  thy  Son,  reconciled 

precibus  placatus  Jesus  by  thy  prayers,  O  Lady ! 

Christus  Filius  tuus.  convert  our  hearts. 


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Various  Devotions 


R.  Et  avertat  iram  su- 
am  a  nobis. 

V.  Domina,  in  adju- 
torium  meum  intende. 

R.  Me  de  manu  hos- 
tium  potenter  defeude. 

V.  Gloria  Patri,  etc. 


R.  And  turn  away  His 
anger  from  us. 

V.  O  Lady!  make 
speed  to  befriend  us. 

R.  From  the  hands  of 
the  enemy  mightily  de- 
fend me. 

V.  Glory  be  to  the 
Father,  etc. 


HYMN 


alve,  virgo  florens,      TP^ail,    Mother  most 
«■■-&  pure ! 

Mater  yiibata,  Hail,  Virgin  renowned ! 

Regina  clementiae,  Hail,  Queen  with  the  stars, 

Stellis  coronata.  As  a  diadem,  crowned. 


Super  omnes  angelos 
Pura,  immaculata, 
Atque  ad  regis  dexteram 
Stans  veste  deaurata. 

Per  te,  mater  gratiae, 
Dulcis  spes  reorum, 
Fulgens  stella  maris, 
Portus  naufragorum. 


Above  all  the  angels 
In  glory  untold, 
Standing  next  to  the  King 
In  a  vesture  of  gold. 

O  Mother  of  mercy ! 
O  Star  of  the  wave ! 
O  Hope  of  the  guilty ! 
O  Light  of  the  grave ! 


Patens    cceli  janua 

Salus  infirmorum 
Videamus  regem 
In  aula  sanctorum. 

Amen. 


Through  thee  may  we 

%  come 
To  the  haven  of  rest ; 
And  see  heaven's  King 
In  the  courts  of  the  blest  I 
Amen. 


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Oleu_    effusum,  Yc\nY     name'  O 

Maria,    nomen  v-J  Mary!    is  as 

tuum.  oil    poured  out. 

R.  Servi  tui  dilexerunt  R.  Thy  servants  have 

te  nimis.  loved  thee  exceedingly. 

V.  Domina,    protege,  V.  O  Lady,  aid,  etc. 

etc.    (cum    oratione    ut  {with  the  prayers  and  ver- 

supra).              '  sides  as  above). 


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SUPPLICES  offerimus     V£Jhese     praises  and 
VJ  prayers 
Tibi,  virgo  pia,  I  lay  at  thy  feet, 

Haec  laudum  praeconia :      O  Virgin  of  virgins  ! 
Fac  nos  ut  in  via  O  Mary  most  sweet ! 


Ducas  cursu  prospero ; 
Et  in  agonia 

Tu  nobis  assiste, 
O  dulcis  Maria. 

R.  Deogratias. 

Ant.  Haec  est  virga  in 
qua  nec  nodus  originalis, 
nec  cortex  actualis  culpae 
fuit. 

V.  In  conceptione  tua 
virgo  immaculata  fuisti. 

R.  Ora  pro  nobis  Pa- 
ttern, cujus  Filium  pe- 
peristi. 


Be  thou  my  true  guide 
Through  this  pilgrimage 
here; 

And  stand  by  my  side 
When    death  draweth 
near. 

R.  Thanks  be  to 
God. 

Ant.  This  is  the  rod  in 
which  was  neither  knot  of 
original  sin,  nor  rind  of 
actual  guilt. 

V.  In  thy  conception, 
O  Virgin  I  thou  wast  im- 
maculate. 

R.  Pray  for  us  to  the 
Father,  Whose  Son  thou 
didst  bring  forth. 


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Various  Devotions 


Oremus 

eus  qui  per  immacu- 
latam  Virginis  con- 
ceptionem  dignum  Filio 
tuo  habitaculum  praepa- 
rasti:  quaesumus,  ut  qui 
ex  morte  ejusdem  Filii  tui 
praevisa  earn  ab  omni  labe 
praeservasti,  nos  quoque 
mundos  ejus  intercessione 
ad  te  pervenire  concedas. 
Per  eumdem  Christum 
Do*uinum  nostrum. 


R.  Amen. 

Indulgence  of  300 
March  31,  1876. 


Let  us  pray 

OGod,  Who,  by  the  im- 
maculate Conception 
of  the  Virgin,  didst  pre 
pare  a  worthy  habitation 
for  Thy  Son:  we  beseech 
Thee,  tnat,  as  in  view  of 
the  death  of  that  Son, 
Thou  didst  preserve  her 
from  all  stain  of  sin,  so 
Thou  wouldst  enable  us, 
being  made  pure  by  her 
intercession,  to  come  unto 
Thee.  Through  the  same 
Christ  our  Lord. 
R.  Amen. 

»,  each  time.  —  Pius  IX, 


fn>r  Gtytttg  Bags'  $rager  to  rfje  ffiUsseo  Flight  Jftarg 

Commemorative  of  the  Passion  of  Our  Lord  Jesus.  Christ 

It  is  particularly  recommended  as  a  proper  devotion 
for  every  day  in  Lent,  and  on  all  Fridays  throughout 
the  year. 

f^fvER  glorious  and  blessed  Virgin,  Queen  of  vir- 
gins,  Mother  of  mercy,  hope  and  comfort  of 
dejected  souls,  through  that  sword  of  sorrow  which 
pierced  thy  tender  heart,  whilst  thine  only  Son, 
Jesus  Christ  our  Lord,  suffered  death  and  ignominy 
on  the  cross ;  through  that  filial  tenderness  and  pure 
love  He  had  for  thee,  grieving  in  thy  grief,  whilst 


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from  His  cross  He  recommended  thee  to  the  care  and 
protection  of  His  beloved  disciple,  St.  John;  take 
pity,  we  beseech  thee,  on  our  poverty  and  necessi- 
ties ;  have  compassion  on  our  anxieties ;  assist  and 
comfort  us  in  all  our  infirmities  and  miseries.  Thou 
art  the  Mother  of  mercies,  the  sweet  consolatrix  and 
refuge  of  the  desolate  and  afflicted:  look,  therefore, 
with  pity  on  us,  miserable  children  of  Eve,  and  hear 
our  prayer :  for  since,  in  just  punishment  of  our  sins, 
we  are  encompassed  by  evils,  whither  can  we  fly  for 
more  secure  shelter  than  to  thy  maternal  protection  ? 
Attend,  therefore,  with  an  ear  of  pity,  we  beseech  thee,, 
to  our  humble  and  earnest  request.  We  ask  it  through 
the  mercy  of  Jesus  Christ,  thy  Son,  the  Redeemer 
;>f  the  world.  We  ask  it  through  the  anguish  of  mind 
wherewith  thy  beloved  Son,  our  dear  Saviour,  was 
overwhelmed  on  Mount  Olivet,  when  He  besought 
His  eternal  Father  to  remqve  from  Him,  if  possible, 
the  bitter  chalice  of  His  future  Passion.  We  ask  it 
through  the  threefold  repetition  of  His  prayer  in  the 
garden,  from  whence  afterwards,  with  mournful  tears, 
thou  didst  accompany  Him  to  the  doleful  Stations  of 
His  sufferings  and  death.  We  ask  it  through  the 
welts  and  sores  of  His  virginal  flesh,  occasioned  by 
the  cords  and  whips  wherewith  He  was  bound  and 
scourged  when  stripped  of  His  seamless  garment,  for 
which  His  executioners  afterwards  cast  lots.  We 
ask  it  through  the  scoffs  and  ignominies  by  which  He 
was  insulted,  the  false  accusations  and  unjust  sentence 
by  which  He  was  condemneqj  to  death,  and  which 
He  bore  with  heavenly  patience.  We  ask  it  through 
His  bitter  tears  and  sweat  of  blood,  His  silence  and 
resignation,  His  sadness  and  grief  of  heart.  We  ask 
it  through  the  blood  which  trickled  from  His  royal 
and  sacred  head,  when  struck  with  the  scepter  of  a 


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Various  Devotions 


reed  and  pierced  with  His  crown  of  thorns.  We  ask 
it  through  the  torments  He  endured,  when  His  hands 
and  feet  were  cruelly  fastened  to  the  tree  pf  the  cross. 
We  ask  it  through  His  vehement  thirst  and  bitter 
potion  of  vinegar  and  gall.  We  ask  it  through  His 
dereliction  on  the  cross,  when  He  exclaimed:  "My 
God,  My  God,  why  hast  Thou  forsaken  Me  ? "  We 
ask  it  through  His  mercy  extended  to  the  good  thief, 
and  through  His  recommending  His  precious  soul 
into  the  hands  of  His  eternal  Father  before  He  ex- 
pired, saying:  "All  is  consummated."  We  ask  it 
through  the  blood  mixed  with  water  which  issued 
from  His  sacred  side  when  pierced  with  a  lance,  and 
whence  a  flood  of  grace  and  mercy  hath  flowed  upon  us. 
We  ask  it  through  His  immaculate  life,  bitter  Passion, 
and  ignominious  death  upon  the  cross,  at  which  nature 
itself  was  thrown  into  convulsions,  by  the  bursting 
of  rocks,  rending  of  the  veil  of  the  Temple,  the  earth- 
quake, and  darkness  of  the  sun  and  moon.  We  ask 
it  through  His  descent  into  hell,  where  He  comforted 
the  saints  of  the  Old  Law,  and  led  captivity  captive. 
We  ask  it  through  His  glorious  victory  over  death, 
His  triumphant  ascension  into  heaven,  and  through 
the  grace  of  the  Holy  Ghost,  infused  into  the  hearts 
of  the  disciples  when  He  descended  on  them  in  the 
form  of  fiery  tongues.  We  ask  it  through  His  awful 
appearance  on  the  Last  Day,  when  He  shall  come  to 
judge  the  living  and  the  dead.  We  ask  it  through 
the  compassion  He  bore  thee,  and  the  ineffable  joy 
thou  didst  feel  at  thine  assumption  into  heaven, 
where  thou  art  absorbed  in  the  sweet  contemplation 
of  His  divine  perfections.  O  glorious  and  ever 
blessed  Virgin,  comfort  the  hearts  of  thy  supplicants, 
by  obtaining  for  us — .*   And  as  we  are  persuaded 

1  Here  mention  your  request. 


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that  our  divine  Saviour  honors  thee  as  His  beloved 
Mother,  to  whom  He  can  refuse  nothing,  so  let  us 
experience  the  efficacy  of  thy  powerful  intercession, 
according  to  the  tenderness  of  thy  maternal  affection, 
and  the  charity  of  His  amiable  Heart,  which  merci- 
fully granteth  the  requests,  and  compHeth  with  the 
desires  of  those  who  love  and  fear  Him.  O  most 
Blessed  Virgin !  besides  the  object  of  our  present 
petition,  and  whatever  else  we  may  stand  in  need  of, 
obtain  for  us  of  thy  dear  Son,  our  Lord  and  our  God, 
lively  faith,  firm  hope,  perfect  charity,  true  contrition, 
a  horror  of  sin,  love  of  God  and  our  neighbor,  con- 
tempt of  the  world,  and  patience  and  resignation 
under  the  trials  and  difficulties  of  this  life.  Obtain 
for  us,  O  sacred  Mother  of  God !  the  gift  of  final 
perseverance,  and  the  grace  to  receive  the  last  sacra- 
ments worthily  at  the  hour  of  death.  Lastly,  obtain, 
we  beseech  thee,  for  our  parents,  our  relatives,  and 
our  benefactors,  whether  living  or  dead,  life  ever- 
lasting. Amen. 

d&ontb  of  flsny  Devotions 

Indulgence  of  300  days  for  each  day,  to  all  who  shall 
honor  the  Blessed  Virgin,  during  the  month  of  May 
(in  public  or  in  private),  with  prayer  or  other  devo- 
tion. 

Plenary  indulgence  once  in  the  month  (or  on  one  of 
the  first  eight  days  of  June),  to  all  who  keep  up  this 
devotion  every  day  during  the  month.  Conditions: 
confession,  communion,  and  prayer  according  to 
the  Pope's  intention.  —  Pius  VII,  June  18,  1822. 


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Various  Devotions 


Jffrager  for  tijt  fHontfj  of  JHag 

most  august  and  blessed  Virgin  Mary! 

holy  Mother  of  God!  glorious  Queen  of 
heaven  and  earth!  powerful  protectress  of 
those  who  love  thee,  and  unfailing  advocate 
of  all  who  invoke  thee!  look  down,  we  be- 
seech thee,  from  thy  throne  of  glory  on  thy 
devoted  children;  accept  the  solemn  offering 
we  present  thee  of  this  month,  especially  ded- 
icated to  thee,  and  receive  our  ardent,  humble 
desire,  that  by  our  fervent  love  we  may 
worthily  honor  thee,  who,  next  to  God,  art 
deserving  of  all  honor.  Receive  us,  O  Mother 
of  mercy,  among  thy  best  beloved  children; 
extend  to  us  thy  maternal  tenderness  and 
solicitude ;  obtain  for  us  a  place  in  the  Heart 
of  Jesus  and  a  special  share  in  the  gifts  of  His 
grace.  Oh,  deign,  we  beseech  thee,  to  rec- 
ognize our  claims  on  thy  protection,  to 
watch  over  our  spiritual  and  temporal  in- 
terests, as  well  as  those  of  all  who  are  dear  to 
us ;  to  infuse  into  our  souls  the  spirit  of  Christ 
and  to  teach  us  thyself  to  become  meek, 
humble,  charitable,  patient,  and  submissive 
to  the  will  of  God. 

May  our  hearts  burn  with  the  love  of  thy 
divine  Son,  and  of  thee,  His  blessed  Mother, 
not  for  a  month  alone,  but  tor  time  and 


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eternity;  may  we  thirst  and  labor  for  the 
promotion  of  His  glory  and  for  thy  greater 
veneration.  Receive  us,  O  Mary,  thou  ref- 
uge of  sinners ;  grant  us  a  mother's  blessing 
and  a  mother's  care,  now  and  at  the  hour  of 
our  death.  Amen. 

flrager  to  tije  UK  oat  fcolg  Ftrflin,  HHotijer  of  tfje 
Incarnate  SHoro 

{T|OST  holy  Virgin,  Mother  of  the  incarnate  Word, 
\**%  treasure  house  of  grace,  and  refuge  of  us 
wretched  sinners,  with  lively  faith  we  have  recourse 
to  thy  motherly  love,  and  ask  of  thee  the  grace  of 
ever  doing  God's  will  and  thine.  In  thy  most  holy 
hands  we  place  our  hearts,  and  of  thee  we  ask  health 
of  body  and  soul ;  and,  as  we  have  the  sure  hope  that 
thou,  our  most  loving  Mother,  wilt  hear  us,  we  say 
to  thee  with  lively  faith:  . 


the  intercession  of  the  blessed  Mary,  ever  virgin, 
Thy  servants  from  all  infirmity ;  and  mercifully  deign 
to  guard  them,  prostrate  in  the  sincerity  of  their 
hearts  before  thee,  against  the  snares  of  the  enemy. 
Through  Christ  our  Lord.   R.  Amen. 

Indulgence  of  100  days,  once  a  day.  —  Leo  XII, 
Aug.  11,  1824. 


Hail  Mary }  three  times. 


Let  us  pray 
beseech  thee,  O  Lord!  through 


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Various  Devotion? 


Ejaculation  to  rije  jffflotfjtt  of  ifcrcg 

Mary,  Mother  of  God  and  Mother  of  mercy,  pray 
for  us  and  for  the  departed. 

Indulgence  of  100  days,  once  a  day.  —  Leo  XIII, 
Dec.  15,  1883. 

Vtager  to  Wats,  Kefage  of  Sinners,  for  a  600ft 
©eatfc 

Omary,  conceived  without  stain,  pray  for  us 
who  fly  to  thee.  Refuge  of  sinners,  Mother  of 
those  who  are  in  their  agony,  leave  us  not  in  the  hour 
of  our  death,  but  obtain  for  us  perfect  sorrow,  sincere 
contrition,  remission  of  our  sins,  a  worthy  reception 
of  the  most  holy  Viaticum,  the  strengthening  of  the 
Sacrament  of  Extreme  Unction,  so  that  we  may  be 
able  to  stand  with  safety  before  the  throne  of  the  just 
but  merciful  Judge,  our  God  and  our  Redeemer. 
Amen. 

Indulgence  of  100  days,  once  a  day.  —  Pius  IX, 
March  11,  1856. 

l&toen  Notaenas  in  $onor  of  $ttr  ILatfg 

At  any  time  of  the  year,  with  any  form  of  prayer 
approved  by  competent  ecclesiastical  authority. 

In  honor  of  (1)  the  Immaculate  Conception;  (2) 
the  Nativity  B.  V.  M. ;  (3)  the  Presentation  B.  V.  M. ; 
(4)  the  Annunciation  B.  V.  M. ;  (5)  the  Visitation 
B.  V.  M. ;  (6)  the  Sacred  Delivery  of  Mary  and  Birth 
of  Jesus ;  (7)  the  Purification  B.  V.  M ;  (8)  the  Seven 


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Dolors  B.  V.  M.;  (9)  the  Assumption  B.  V.  M.; 
(10)  the  Sacred  Heart  of  Mary  and  her  Patronage; 
and  (11)  for  the  Feast  of  the  Most  Holy  Rosary. 

Indulgence  of  300  days,  each  day ;  plenary  indul- 
gence once  during  the  Novena,  on  the  usual  conditions, 
viz.,  Confession,  Communion,  and  Prayer  according 
to  the  Pope's  intention.  —  Pius  IX,  Nov.  26,  1876. 

tfobena  in  Honor  of  fte  ISleawo  Utrfltn  for  ang  JFartfoal 
anU  for  &ng  Special  Occasion 

Note.  —  For  the  Eleven  Novenas  mentioned  above, 
as  well  as  for  any  Novena  in  honor  of  Our  Lady,  the 
following  prayer  may  be  used  in  connection  with 
other  prayers  that  are  found  in  this  book  according 
to  each  one's  pleasure  or  particular  devotion,  such  as 

1.  The  Litany  of  Loretlo; 

2.  An  Act  of  Consecration; 

3.  The  Memorare; 

4.  The  Prayer  of  St.  Alphonsus; 

5.  The  Prayer  of  St.  Aloysius; 

6.  The  Prayer  for  a  Good  Death, 

7.  The  Three  Offerings,  etc. ; 

8.  Ejaculations  to  Our  Lady. 

One  of  the  best  prayers,  for  daily  recitation,  in  the 
course  of  a  novena,  is,  of  course,  The  Rosary. 

Omary,  ever  blessed  Virgin,  Mother  of  God, 
Queen  of  the  angels  and  the  saints,  I  salute  thee 
with  the  most  profound  veneration  and  filial  devotion. 
I  renew  the  consecration  of  myself  and  all  I  have  to 
thee.  I  thank  thee  for  the  many  blessings  that  I 
have  received  through  thy  merciful  protection  and 
most  powerful  intercession.    Id  all  my  necessities  I 


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have  recourse  to  thee  with  unbounded  coridence. 

0  Help  of  Christians,  O  Mother  of  mercy,  I  beseech 
thee  now  to  hear  my  prayer,  and  to  obtain  for  me 
of  thy  divine  Son  the  favor  that  I  request  in  this 
novena. 

Obtain  for  me,  also,  dearest  Mother,  the  grace  that 

1  may  imitate  thee  and  become  more  like  to  thee  in 
the  practice  of  the  virtues  of  humility,  obedience, 
puiity,  poverty,  submission  to  the  will  of  God,  and 
charity.  Be  my  protectress  in  life,  guard  and  guide 
me  in  dangers,  direct  me  in  perplexities,  lead  me  in 
the  way  of  perfection,  and  assist  me  in  the  hour  of 
my  death,  that  I  may  come  to  Jesus,  and  with  thee 
enjoy  Him,  bless  Him,  and  love  Him  eternally  in 
heaven.  Amen. 

Ejaculation* 

Virgin  Mother  of  God,  Mary,  pray  to  Jesus  for  me 

Indulgence  of  50  days,  once  a  day.  —  Leo  XIII, 
March  29,  1894. 

Holy  Virgin,  Mary  immaculate,  Mother  of  God  and 
our  Mother,  speak  thou  for  us  to  the  Heart  Gf  Jesus, 
Who  is  thy  Son,  and  our  brother. 

Indulgence  of  100  days,  once  a  day.  —  Leo  XIII, 
Dec.  20,  1890. 

O  Mary,  conceived  without  sin,  pray  for  us  who 
have  recourse  to  thee. 

Indulgence  of  100  days,  once  a  day.  —  Leo  XIII, 
March  15,  1884. 

Holy  Mary,  Mother  of  God,  pray  for  us  sinners 
now  and  at  the  hour  of  our  death.  Amen. 


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Itager  to  &ur  iU&g  of  ILottrUes 

/^i  ever  immaculate  Virgin,  Mother  of  mercy, 
health  of  the  sick,  refuge  of  sinners,  comfort  of 
the  afflicted,  you  know  my  wants,  my  troubles,  my 
sufferings;  deign  to  cast  upon  me  a  look  of  mercy. 
By  appearing  in  the  Grotto  of  Lourdes,  you  were 
pleased  to  make  it  a  privileged  sanctuary,  whence  you 
dispense  your  favors,  and  already  many  sufferers  have 
obtained  the  cure  of  their  in£rmities,  both  spiritual 
and  corporal.  I  come,  therefore,  with  unbounded 
confidence,  to  implore  your  maternal  intercession. 
Obtain,  O  loving  Mother,  the  grant  of  my  requests. 
I  will  endeavor  to  imitate  your  virtues,  that  I  may 
one  day  share  your  glory,  and  bkss  you  in  eternity. 
Amen. 

Reparation  for  ttlaspijetng  against  ®ur  Eatig 

Omary,  bless  this  house,  where  thy  name  is  ever 
held  in  benediction.  All  glory  to  Mary  ever 
immaculate,  ever  Virgin,  blessed  among  women,  the 
Mother  of  Our  Lord  Jesus  Christ,  Queen  of  paradise. 

Indulgence  of  300  days,  every  time.  —  Pius  X, 
March  21,  1905. 

Betticatum  to  Qur  Halm 

By  St.  Aloysius 

ost  holy  mary,  my  Lady,  into  thy  blessed 
trust  and  special  custody,  and  into  the  bosom 
of  thy  mercy  I  this  day,  every  day,  and  in  the  hour  of 
rny  death,  commend  my  soul  and  my  body :  to  thee 


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Various  Devotions 


I  commit  all  my  anxieties  and  miseries,  my  life  and 
the  end  of  my  life,  that  by  thy  most  holy  intercession 
and  by  thy  merits  all  my  actions  may  be  directed  and 
disposed  according  to  thy  will  and  that  of  thy  Son, 
Amen. 

Indulgence  of  200  days,  once  a  day.  —  Leo  XEEI, 
March  15,  1890. 

&8pitatunt 

Odomtna  mea!  O  {T)y  Lady  and  my 
Mater   mea !    me-  Mother,  remember 

mento  me  esse  tuum.  I  am  thine;  protect  and 
Serva  me,  defende  me,  ut  defend  me  as  thy  prop- 
remet  possessionem  tuam.  erty  and  possession. 

Indulgence  of  40  days,  every  time,  when  tempted. 
—  Pius  IX,  Aug.  5,  1851. 

W^xtt  Entoocatunw,  fottfj  tije  $atl  JKarjj  Wsycxst 

Virgo  ante  partum,  who  wast  a  Vir- 

ora  pro  nobis.    Ave         gin  before  thy  de- 
Maria,  livery,  pray  for  us.  Hail 
Mary. 

Virgo  in  partu,  ora  pro  Thou  who  wast  a  Vir- 
nobis.   Ave  Maria.  gin  in  thy  delivery,  pray 

for  us.   Hail  Mary. 
Virgo  post  partum,  ora     Thou  who  wast  a  Virgin 
pro  nobis.    Ave  Maria.      after  thy  delivery,  pray 
for  us.   Hail  Mary. 

Indulgence  of  100  days,  once  a  day — Leo  XIII, 
May  20,  1893. 


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Ejaculations  totfa  Uirflin  ifl&otfjet  of  0o& 

Mary,  Virgin  Mother  of  God,  pray  to  Jesus  for  me. 

Indulgence  of  50  days,  once  a  day.  —  Leo  XIII, 
March  29,  1891. 

Mother  of  love,  of  sorrow,  and  of  mercy,  pray  for 
us. 

Indulgence  of  300  days,  every  time.  —  Pius  X, 
May  30,  1908. 

Hunts  lExetctse  in  &onor  of  ®ur  ILafc^  of  HBolors 

Say  the  Han  Mary  seven  times,  and  after  eact 
Hail  Mary: 

Holy  Mother,  pierce  me  through; 
In  my  heart  each  wound  renew 
Of  my  Saviour  crucified. 

Indulgence  of  300  days,  once  a  day.  —  Pius  IX, 
June  18,  1876. 

&ije  Mtmtij  of  September 

His  Holiness,  Pope  Pius  IX,  by  a  brief,  April  3, 1857, 
and  by  a  rescript  of  the  S.  Congr.  of  Indulgences,  Nov. 
26,  187^,  and  Leo  XIII,  by  a  rescript  of  the  same  S. 
Congr.,  Jan.  27,  1888,  granted  to  all  the  faithful  who, 
with  at  least  contrite  heart  and  devotion,  shall  practice 
this  devout  exercise  in  honor  of  the  Blessed  Virgin  of 
sorrows,  an  indulgence  of  300  days,  every  day  of  the 
month;  a  plenary  indulgence  once  in  this  month,  or, 
according  to  the  established  rule,  on  one  of  the  first 
eight  days  of  October,  with  the  usual  conditions  — 


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confession,  communion,  and  prayer  for  the  indentions 
of  the  Sovereign  Pontiff. 

%  Visit  to  ®ur  Eaig  of  Sorrotow 

PRAYER  BEFORE  HER  ALTAR  OR  IMAGE 

"T^oly  mary,  Mother  of  sorrows,  whose  heart 
«-*-G  was  pierced  with  a  fresh  sword  of  grief  at  every 
station  on  the  way  of  the  Cross,  obtain  for  us,  we  be- 
seech thee,  O  most  loving  Mother,  a  perpetual  re- 
membrance of  our  blessed  Saviour's  cross  and  death, 
and  a  true  and  tender  devotion  to- all  the  mysteries 
of  His  most  holy  Passion ;  obtain  for  us  the  grace  to 
hate  sin,  even  as  He  hated  it  in  the  agony  of  the  Gar- 
den; to  endure  wrong  and  insult  with  all  patience, 
as  He  endured  them  in  the  judgment-hall ;  to  be  meek 
and  humble  in  all  our  trials,  as  He  was  before  His 
judges ;  to  love  our  enemies  even  as  He  loved  His 
executioners,  and  prayed  for  them  upon  the  cross; 
and  to  glorify  God  and  do  good  to  our  neighbors,  even 
as  He  did  in  every  mystery  of  His  sufferings.  0 
Queen  of  martyrs,  who,  by  the  dolors  of  thy  immacu- 
late heart  on  Calvary,  didst  merit  to  share  the  Passion 
of  our  blessed  Redeemer,  obtain  for  us  some  portion 
of  thy  compassion,  that  for  the  love  of  Jesus  crucified, 
we  may  be  crucified  to  the  world  in  this  life ;  and  in 
the  life  to  come,  may,  by  His  infinite  merits  and  thy 
powerful  intercession,  reign  with  Him  in  glory  ever* 
lasting.  Amen. 


Urager  in  $onor  of  tfje  &orrotos  an*  3og8  of  JEarg 

Omost  holy  Virgin  and  Mother,  whose  soul  a 
sword  of  grief  went  through  in  the  Passion  of 
thy  Divine  Son,  and  who  in  His  glorious  resurrection 


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wast  filled  with  unending  joy  at  His  triumph ;  inter- 
cede for  us  thy  suppliants,  that  we  may  become  so 
truly  partakers  in  the  adversities  of  the  Church  and 
the  trials  of  the  Supreme  Pontiff,  that  we  may  deserve 
to  share  in  the  consolations  they  desire,  in  the  charity 
and  peace  of  the  same  Christ  our  Lord.  Amen. 

Indulgence  of  200  days,  once  a  day.  —  Pius  X, 
Feb.  3,  1006. 

&efcn  &unHag5  in  Jftonor  of  tfje  immaculate  Cotueptum 

Indulgence  of  7  years,  on  each  of  any  7  consecutive 
Sundays,  once  a  year;  plenary  indulgence  on  the 
seventh  Sunday.  Conditions :  Confession,  commu- 
nion, visit  to  a  church,  and  prayer  according  to  the 
Pope's  intention.  —  Leo  XIII,  July  23,  1898. 

N.  B.  To  gain  this  indulgence  recite  some  prayers 
in  honor  of  the  Immaculate  Conception  of  the  Blessed 
Virgin  Mary. 

fltatqrfjoit,  IFewtcle ,  ano  ^rager  in  &oxwt  of  fye  Immaculate 
Conception 

Ant.  Haec  est  virga  in  Ant.  This  is  the  rod  in 
qua  nec  nodus  originalis,  which  was  neither  knot 
nec  cortex  actualis  culpae  of  original  sin  nor  rind 
fuit.  of  actual  guilt. 

V.  In  conceptione  tua,     V.  In  thy  conception, 
Virgo,  immaculata  fuisti.  O  Virgin,  thou  wast  im- 
maculate. 

R.  Ora  pro  nobis  Pa-  R.  Pray  for  us  to  the 
trem,  cujus  Filium  pe-  Father,  whose  Son  thou 
peristi.  didst  bring  forth. 


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Various  Devotions 


Or  emus  Let  us  pray 

*1"Veus  qui  per  immacu-  God,  Who,  by  die 

A*J  latam  Virginis  con-  V^r  immaculate  concep- 

ceptionem  dignum  tilio  tion  of  the  Virgin,  didst 

tuo  habitaculum  praepa-  prepare  a  worthy  habita- 

rasti:  quaesumus,  ut  qui  tion  for  Thy  Son:  we 

ex  morte  ejusdem  FUii  beseech  Thee  that,  as  in 

tui  praevisa  earn  ab  omni  view  of  the  death  of  that 

labe  praeservasti,  nos  quo-  Son  Thou  didst  preserve 

que  mundos  ejus  interces-  her  from  all  stain  of  sin, 

sione  ad  te  pervenire  con-  .so  Thou  wouldst  enable 

cedas.      Per     eumdem  us,  being  made  pure  by 

Christum  Dominum  nos-  her  intercession,  to  come 

trum.  unto  Thee.    Through  the 
same  Christ  our  Lord. 

R.  Amen.  R.  Amen. 

Indulgence  of  100  days,  every  time.  —  Pius  IX, 
March  31,  1876. 

Ejaculation 

IN  conceptione  tua,  *tt*n  thy  conception,  0 
Virgo  Maria,  immacu-  «A  Virgin  Mary,  thou 
lata  fuisti ;  ora  pro  nobis  wast  immaculate ;  pray 
Patrem,  cujus  Filium  Je-  for  us  to  the  Father,  whose 
sum  de  Spiritu  Sancto  Son,  Jesus  Christ,  con- 
conceptum  peperisti.  ceived  of  the  Holy  Ghost, 
thou  didst  bring  forth. 

Indulgence  of  100  days,  every  time.  —  Pius  VI, 
Nov.  21,  1793. 


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Eraser  of  SbU  ftlpfjonsus  for  iPuritg 

*  Hail  Maryy  thrice,  and  after  each : 

By  thy  immaculate  conception,  O  Mary,  make  my 
body  pure,  and  my  soul  holy. 

Indulgence  of  300  days,  twice  a  day  (morning  and 
evening).  —  Pius  X,  Dec.  5,  1004. 


Ejaculations  an*  Invocations  in  $onor  of 
tfje  iEntmaculate  Conception 

To  thee,  O  Virgin  Mother,  who  wast  never  denied 
with  the  slightest  stain  of  original  or  actual  sin,  I 
commend  and  entrust  the  purity  of  my  heart. 

Indulgence  of  100  days,  once  a  day.  —  Pius  IX, 
Nov.  26,  1854. 

O  Mary,  who  didst  enter  the  world  free  from  stain, 
do  thou  obtain  for  me  from  God,  that  I  may  pass  :>ut  of 
it  free  from  sin. 

Indulgence  of  100  days,  once  a  day.  —  Pius  IX, 
March  27,  1863. 

Blessed  be  the  holy  and  Immaculate  Conception  oi 
the  most  blessed  Virgin  Mary,  Mother  of  God. 

Indulgence  of  300  days,  every  time.  —  Leo  XIII, 
Sept.  10,  1878. 

O  Mary,  conceived  without  sin,  pray  for  us  who 
have  recourse  to  thee. 

Indulgence  of  100  days,  once  a  day.  —  Leo  XIII, 
March  15,  1884. 


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Most  holy  and  immaculate  Virgin  Mary,  Mother 
of  God  and  our  Mother,  speak  on  our  behalf  to  the 
Heart  of  Jesus,  Who  is  thy  Son  and  our  Brother. 

Indulgence  of  100  days,  once  a  day.  —  Leo  XIII, 
Dec.  20,  1890. 

Cfce  fHagntficat 

/TVagniticat:  anima  {T)y  soul  doth  mag- 
\*4  mea   Dominum.      \*4  nify  the  Lord. 

Et    exultavit   spiritus      And  my  spirit  hath 
meus  in  Deo  salutari  meo.  rejoiced    in    God  my 
Saviour. 

Quia  respexit  humilita-  For  He  hath  regarded 
tem  ancillae  suae:  ecce  the  humility  of  his 
enim  ex  hoc  beatam  me  handmaid:  for  behold 
dicent  omnes  generatio-  from  henceforth  all  gen- 
nes.  erations   shall    call  me 

blessed. 

Quia  fecit  mihi  magna  For  He  that  is  mighty 
qui  potens  est:  et  sane-  hath  done  great  things 
turn  nomen  ejus.  unto  me,  and  holy  is  His 

name. 

Et  misericordia  ejus  a  And  His  mercy  is  from 
progenie  in  progenies:  generation  to  generation: 
timentibus  eum.  unto  them  that  fear  Him. 

Fecit  potentiam  in  bra-      He       hath  shown 
chio  suo :  dispersit  super-  strength  with  his  arm : 
bos  mente  cordis  sui.         He   hath  scattered  the 
proud  in  the  conceit  of 
their  heart. 

Deposuit  potentes  de      He  hath  put  down  the 
sede:  et  exaltavit  humiles.  mighty  from  their  seat, 
and    hath   exalted  the 
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Esurientes  implevit  bo-  He  hath  filled  the  hun- 

nis:    et  divites  dimisit  gry   with   good  things 

inanes.  and  the  rich  He  hath 

,  sent  empty  away. 

Suscepit  Israel  puerum  He  hath  upholden  His 

suum :  recordatus  miseri-  servant    Israel :  being 

cordiae  suae.  mindful  of  His  mercy. 

Sicut  locutus  est  ad  pa-  As  He  spoke  unto  our 

tres  nostres :    Abraham,  fathers :  to  Abraham  and 

et  semini  ejus  in  saecula.  to  his  seed  forever.  Glory 

Gloria  Patri,  etc.  be  to  the  Father,  etc. 

Indulgence  of  100  days,  once  a  day;  7  years  and 
7  quarantines,  once  on  Saturdays.  —  Leo  XIII,  Sept. 
20,  1879;  Feb.  22,  1888. 


Imager  to  ©ttr  ILa&g,  &elp  of  Christian* 

ary,  immaculate  Virgin,  Mother  of  God  ancf 
our  Mother,  thou  seest  how  the  Catholic  Faith, 
In  which  we  propose  by  the  help  of  God  to  live  and 
die,  and  so  attain  to  eternal  glory,  is  everywhere  as- 
sailed by  the  devil  and  the  world.  Do  thou,  Help  of 
Christians,  renew  thy  victories  as  of  old,  for  the  sal- 
vation of  thy  children.  To  thee  we  entrust  our  firm 
purpose  of  never  joining  assemblies  of  heretics  or 
sectaries.  Do  thou,  all  holy,  offer  to  thy  divine  Son 
our  resolutions,  and  obtain  from  Him  the  graces  nec- 
essary to  enable  us  to  remain  steadfast  in  them  to  the 
end.  Turing  consolation  to  the  visible  head  of  the 
Church;  support  the  Catholic  episcopate;  protect 
the  clergy  and  the  people  who  proclaim  thee  Queen ; 
hasten  by  the  power  of  thy  prayers  the  day  when  all 
nations  shall  be  gathered  together  around  the  Supreme 
Pastor.  Amen. 


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Mary,  help  of  Christians,  pray  for  us. 

Indulgence  of  100  days,  once  a  day.  —  Leo  XIII, 
Dec.  20,  1890. 

0 

INVOCATION  TO  OUR  BLESSED  MOTHER  TO  BE  SAID 
MORNING  AND  EVENING 

My  Mother,  preserve  me  this  day  from 
mortal  sin. 

Indulgence  of  200  days,  once  a  day.  —  Leo  XIII, 
Feb.  8,  1900. 

EJACULATION 

Our  Lady  of  Lourdes,  pray  for  us. 

Indulgence  of  300  days,  every  time.  —  Pius  X, 
Nov.  9,  1907. 

Stager 

Eord  Jesus  Christ,  our  King  and  our  God, 
truly  present  in  the  adorable  Eucharist : 
grant,  we  beseech  Thee,  that,  in  venerating 
this  sublime  mystery  of  Thy  body  and  blood, 
we  may  remember  the  immaculate  Virgin 
Mary,  in  whom  Thou  didst  will  to  be  con- 
ceived by  the  operation  of  the  Holy  Ghost; 
grant  also  that  we  may  imitate  the  worship 
she  herself,  while  on  earth,  rendered  to  this 
most   holy    sacrament,   in  order  that  we 


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may  see  Thy  eucharistic  kingdom  propa- 
gated all  over  the  world.  Who  livest  and 
reignest  world  without  end.  Amen. 


EnlmlgenceiJ  ^ragers 

1.  Our  Lady  of  the  Most  Blessed  Sacra- 
ment,  pray  for  us ! 

Indulgence  of  300  days  to  those  who  recite 
this  invocation  before  the  Blessed  Sacrament  exposed. 
—  Pius  X,  Dec.  30,  1005. 

2.  O  Virgin  Mary,  Our  Lady  of  the  Most 
Blessed  Sacrament,  who  art  the  glory  of 
Christians,  the  joy  of  the  universal  Church, 
and  the  hope  of  the  world,  pray  for  us  !  Stir 
up  in  all  the  faithful  devotion  to  the  Most 
Holy  Eucharist,  that  they  may  render  them- 
selves worthy  to  communicate  every  day. 

Indulgence  of  300  days  each  time.  —  Pius  X, 
Dec.  9,  1006. 

3.  Let  us  with  Mary  Immaculate  adore, 
thank,  supplicate,  and  console  the  most  sacred 
and  beloved  eucharistic  Heart  of  Jesus ! 

Indulgence  of  200  days  for  each  recital. — Pius  X, 
Dec.  19,  1904. 


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Ifltoug  Exercise  on  JFrioags 

Indulgence  of  100  days,  to  all  who  when  the  church 
bell  rings  on  Friday  at  three  in  the  afternoon,  or  at 
any  other  hour  fixed  by  custom,  kneel  and  say  five 
times  Our  Father  and  Hail  Mary,  in  memory  of  the 
Passion  of  Our  Lord,  praying  according  to  the  inten- 
tion of  the  Pope.  —  Benedict  XIV,  Dec.  13,  1740; 
Leo  XIII,  May  15,  1886. 

©ebotton  to  ®ur  fUog  of  tije  Most  iSlesssrt  ^acranunt1 

e  invoke  the  Immaculate  Virgin,  Mother  of 
Jesus,  and  our  tender  Mother,  under  the  title 
of  Our  Lady  of  the  Most  Blessed  Sacrament,  because 
she  is  the  Mother  of  the  Saviour,  Who  lives  in  the 
Eucharist,  and  because  it  is  from  her  that  he  takes  the 
flesh  and  blood  with  which  He  nourishes  us;  because, 
moreover,  she  is  the  sovereign  dispenser  of  all  grace,  and 
consequently  of  those  graces  contained  in  the  august 
Sacrament;  and,  finally,  because  she  was  the  first  to 
practise  the  duties  of  the  eucharistic  life,  showing  us 
by  her  example  how  to  assist  becomingly  at  the  Holy 
Sacrifice  of  the  Mass,  how  to  communicate  worthily, 
and  to  visit  the  Most  Blessed  Sacrament  frequently 
and  with  piety. 

The  Cardinal- Vicar  has  graciously  granted  leave  to 
the  Sons  of  the  Venerable  Pere  Eymard — the  Fathers 
of  the  Blessed  Sacrament  —  to  erect  in  their  churchx>f 
San  Claudio,  Rome,  a  chapel  and  an  altar  in  honor 
of  Our  Lady  of  the  Most  Blessed  Sacrament,  and  to  have 
her  picture  publicly  exposed  to  the  veneration  of  the 
faithful.    May  this  example  be  followed  in  America; 

1  From  Emmanuel,  May,  191  o. 


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let  us  hope  that  ere  long  many  new  altars  and  shrines 
shall  be  dedicated  to  Our  Lady  of  the  Most  Blessed 
Sacrament. 


draper  to  ®tir  Hafcg  0!  tfte  JHost  ISlwseB  Sacrament 

£\  mary,  sweet  Mother  of  Jesus  and  our 
own  tender  mother,  we  love  to  call 
you  Our  Lady  of  the  Most  Blessed  Sacrament, 
because  you  were  the  first  tabernacle  of  the 
Most  High  and  the  first  adorer  of  Our  Lord 
and  Saviour.  You  have,  indeed,  given  us  the 
Blessed  Eucharist.  It  was  your  "fiat,"  your 
acquiescence  in  the  Incarnation  of  the  Son 
of  God  —  the  Divine  Word  —  that  began  the 
great  mystery  of  the  union  with  us  which 
Jesus  accomplished  during  His  mortal  life, 
and  which  He  continues  in  the  Holy  Eucha- 
rist. And  after  Our  Lord's  ascension  into 
heaven,  you  became  the  model  and  mother  of 
all  adorers  of  Jesus  in  the  Tabernacle  by 
adoring  and  serving  Him  with  loving  assidu- 
ity. Pray  for  us  who  have  recourse  to  you, 
that  we  may  love  Our  Lord  in  the  Holy  Eu- 
charist ever  more  and  more  with  a  love  like 
that  which  inflamed  your  own  immaculate 
Heart,  O  Mary,  so  that  we  may  seek  in  all 
things  His  pleasure  and  His  glory,  and  may 
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to  exclaim  with  the  burning  heart  of  the  great 
apostle,  St.  Paul :  /  live,  yet  not  I,  but  Christ 
liveth  in  me.  It  is  your  mission,  dear  Lady 
of  the  Most  Blessed  Sacrament,  to  form  Jesus 
in  His  adorers.  Dying  for  love  of  us,  He,  in 
His  agony  on  the  cross,  bequeathed  you  to 
us  as  our  mother,  and  confided  tfs  to  your 
maternal  care;  help  us,  then,  to  be  more 
devoted  to  Him  in  the  sacrament  of  His  love ; 
help  us  to  show  our  love  for  Him  by  striving 
to  draw  others  to  the  love  of  His  sacred  Heart, 
and  by  our  constant  efforts  to  imitate  His 
meekness,  humility,  and  patience,  His  pov- 
erty, obedience,  and  purity,  His  boundless 
and  all-embracing  charity,  and,  indeed,  all 
those  virtues  which  He  taught  us  in  His  mor- 
tal life  from  Bethlehem  to  Calvary,  and  of 
which  He  continues  to  give  us  an  example  in 
His  Eucharistic  life  upon  the  Altar.  May 
His  Kingdom  be  established  in  the  whole 
world;  may  He  live  and  rule  in  all  hearts. 
Blessed  and  praised  every  moment  be  the 
most  holy  and  divine  Sacrament.  Our  Lady 
of  the  Most  Blessed  Sacrament,  pray  for  us  — 
pray  that  we  who  now  adore  and  love  Jesus 
here  below  under  the  veil  of  the  sacred  spe- 
cies, may  one  day  have  the  joy  to  behold 
Him  in  His  unveiled  beauty  in  the  realms 
above,  and  to  sing  His  praises  with  the  angels 


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and  the  saints,  and  above  all  with  you,  dear 
Mother,  in  eternal  tabernacles.  Amen. 


When  the  sun  illumes  the  heaven, 
When  he  sinks  into  the  west, 

Dearest  Lord,  from  morn  till  even 
With  me  ever  take  Thy  rest. 

Nought  from  Thee  my  soul  may  sever, 
1     Life  nor  death  may  stay  our  love, 

In  sweet  union  living  ever  — 
Union  which  no  power  can  move. 

While  with  life  my  heart  is  beating, 

Ceaseless  hymns  of  praise  I'll  pour; 
Still  I'll  sing,  in  heaven  repeating, 
Hymns  from  never  failing  store : 
When,  from  sight  each  veil  upraising, 

All  Thy  beauty  I  shall  see, 
And,  with  choirs  of  angels  praising, 
.  Love  Thee  through  eternity. 
—  From  a  Thanksgiving  Hymn  after  Holy  Com- 
munion by  Father  Bridgett,  C.SS.R. 

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Mother,  we  pray  false  love  may  lose  its  lure, 
And  only  love  that  doth  not  taint  or  cloy 

May  hold  us  —  as  the  Spotless  holds  the  Pure, 
As  thou,  Immaculate,  the  Stainless  Boy/ 
—  Fr.  David  Bearne,  S  J. 


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Mother,  Mary  !  to  thy  keeping 

Soul  and  body  we  confide, 
Toiling,  resting,  waking,  sleeping, 

To  be  ever  at  thy  side ; 
Cares  that  vex  us,  joys  that  please  us, 

Life  and  death  we  trust  to  thee ; 
Thou  must  make  them  all  for  Jesus, 

And  for  all  eternity  ! 

—  Rev.  F.  W.  Faber,  D.D. 

©emotions  in  Donor  of  St*  Josepb 

tfotaena  in  fionor  of  &t  Josrpfj,  Spouse  of  fttaro 
fftost  Solg 

The  Sovereign  Pontiff,  Pius  IX,  by  a  rescript  of  the 
S.  Congr.  of  Indulgences,  Nov.  28,  1876,  granted  to 
all  the  faithful  who,  with  contrite  heart,  devoutly 
make  at  any  time  during  the  year  the  novena  in  honor 
of  St.  Joseph,  spouse  of  Mary  most  holy}  with  any 
formula  of  prayer,  provided  it  be  approved  by  com- 
petent ecclesiastical  authority,  an  indulgence  of  300 
days,  once  a  day ;  a  plenary  indulgence,  during  the 
course  of  the  novena,  if,  being  truly  penitent,  having 
confessed  and  communicated,  they  pray  for  the  inten- 
tion of  the  Sovereign  Pontiff. 


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ilraget  t«  SbU  Sastpff  for  ttje  October  Emotions 

Ordered  by  Pope  Leo  XIII  to  be  said  as  Part  of 
the  Devotions  for  the  Month  of  October 

o  thee,  O  blessed  Joseph,  we  have  recourse 
in  our  affliction  and,  after  imploring  the 
help  of  thy  most  holy  spouse,  we  confidently 
invoke  thy  patronage  also.  By  that  affection 
which  united  thee  to  the  immaculate  virgin 
Mother  of  God,  and  by  the  fatherly  love  with 
which  thou  didst  embrace  the  infant  Jesus, 
look  down,  we  beseech  thee,  with  gracious 
eyes  on  the  precious  inheritance  which  Jesus 
Christ  purchased  by  His  blood,  and  help  us 
in  our  necessities  by  thy  powerful  intercession. 
Protect,  O  most  provident  guardian  of  the 
Holy  Family,  the  elect  •  children  of  Je$us 
Christ;  ward  off  from  us,  O  most  loving 
father,  every  contagion  of  error  and  corrupt- 
ing influence;  be  propitious  to  us  from  heaven, 
O  most  powerful  protector,  in  this  our  struggle 
with  the  powers  of  darkness ;  and  as  thou  didst 
once  rescue  the  child  Jesus  from  the  greatest 
peril  to  His  life,  so  now  defend  God's  holy 
Church  from  the  snares  of  the  enemy  and  from 
all  adversity.  Finally,  shield  every  one  of  us 
with  thy  patronage,  that,  imitating  thy  ex- 
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live  a  holy  life,  die  a  happy  death,  and  attain 
to  everlasting  happiness  in  heaven.  Amen. 

His  Holiness,  Leo  XIII,  in  his  Encyclical  of  Aug. 
15,  1889,  has  ordered  that  after  the  public  recitation 
of  the  Holy  Rosary  prescribed  by  him  on  other  occa- 
sions for  the  month  of  October,  the  above  prayer 
should  be  added,  granting  for  its  recitation  an  indul- 
gence of  7  years  and  7  quarantines. 

Moreover,  His  Holiness,  by  a  decree  of  the  S.  Congr. 
of  Indulgences,  Sept.  21 , 1889,  has  granted  to  the  faith- 
ful who  shall  recite  the  same  prayer  at  any  time  of 
the  year  an  indulgence  of  300  days,  once  a  day. 

Note.  —  When  this  prayer  is  not  recited  after  the 
Rosary,  the  words  "after  imploring  the  help  of  thy 
most  holy  Spouse"  are  omitted. 

ANOTHER  APPROVED  VERSION  OF  THIS  FAVORITE  PRAYER 
TO  ST.  JOSEPH  AS  RECITED  IN  MANY  PARTS  OF 
THE  UNITED  STATES  IN  CONNECTION  WITH 
THE  OCTOBER  DEVOTIONS 

T¥TE  come  t0  ^ee,  O  blessed  Joseph,  in  our 
sore  distress.  Having  sought  the  aid 
of  thy  most  blessed  spouse,  we  now  con- 
fidently implore  thy  assistance  also.  We 
humbly  beg  that,  mindful  of  the  dutiful 
affection  which  bound  thee  to  the  immaculate 
virgin  Mother  of  God,  and  of  the  fatherly  love 
wherewith  thou  didst  cherish  the  child  Jesus, 
thou  wilt  lovingly  watch  over  the  heritage 
which  Jesus  Christ  purchased  with  His  blood, 
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urgent  need.  Most  watchful  guardian  of  the 
Holy  Family,  protect  the  chosen  race  of  Jesus 
Christ ;  drive  far  from  us,  most  loving  father, 
every  pest  of  error  and  corrupting  sin.  From 
thy  place  m  heaven,  most  powerful  protectory 
graciously  come  to  our  aid  in  this  conflict  with 
the  powers  of  darkness,  and  as  of  old  thou 
didst  deliver  the  child  Jesus  from  supreme 
peril  of  life,  so  now  defend  the  holy  Church  of 
God  from  the  snares  of  her  enemies  and  from 
all  adversity.  Have  each  of  us  always  in  thy 
keeping,  that,  following  thy  example,  and 
borne  up  by  thy  strength,  we  may  be  able  to* 
live  holily,  die  happily,  and  so  enter  the  ever- 
lasting bliss  of  heaven.  Amen. 

EJACULATION 

St.  Joseph,  model  and  patron  of  those  who  love  the 
Sacred  Heart  of  Jesus,  pray  for  us. 

Indulgence  of  100  days,  once  a  day. — Leo  XIII,, 
Dec.  19,  1801. 

Prayer 

emember,  O  most  pure  spouse  of  the  blessed  Vir- 
r*-\»  gin  Mary,  my  sweet  protector,  St.  Joseph  !  that  no 
one  ever  had  recourse  to  thy  protection  or  implored  thy 
aid  without  obtaining  relief.  Confiding  therefore  in  thy 
goodness,  I  come  before  thee,  and  humbly  supplicate  thee. 
Oh,  despise  not  my  petitions  foster-father  of  the  Redeemer,, 
but  graciously  receive  them.  Amen. 

Indulgence  of  300  days,  once  a  day.  —  Pius  IX,  June  26 
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ternal  Father,  by  Thy  love  for  St.  Joseph,  whom 
Thou  didst  select  from  among  all  men  to  represent 
Thee  upon  earth,  have  mercy  on  us  and  on  the  dying. 
Our  Father,  Hail  Mary,  Glory  be  to  the  Father. 

Eternal  divine  Son,  by  Thy  love  for  St.  Joseph,  who  was 
Thy  faithful  guardian  upon  earth,  have  mercy  upon  us 
and  upon  the  dying. 

Our  Father,  Hail  Mary,  Glory  be  to  the  Father. 

Eternal  divine  Spirit,  by  Thy  love  for  St.  Joseph,  Who 
so  carefully  watched  over  Mary,  Thy  beloved  spouse,  have 
mercy  on  us  and  on  the  dying. 

Our  Father,  Hail  Mary,  Glory  be  to  the  Father. 

Indulgence  of  300  days,  once  a  day.  —  Leo  XIII,  May 
n,  1884. 

tfEarri)  IBeootton* 

INDULGENCES 

Three  hundred  days,  each  day. 

Plenary,  on  any  one  day  on  the  usual  conditions. 

The  month  may  be  either  that  of  March,  or  a  month  ter- 
minating on  the  feast  of  St.  Joseph,  March  19. 

Persons  legitimately  hindered  from  practising  this  de- 
votion in  March  may  substitute  any  other  month. 

The  devotion  consists  of  any  prayers  or  other  pious  prac- 
tice in  honor  of  the  saint.  —  Pius  IX,  April  27,  1865 ; 
July  18,  1877. 

imager  for  a  Notoena  to  St.  Soaepf, 

{Feast,  March  19) 

Illustrious  saint !  inheritor  of  the  virtues  of  all 
the  patriarchs !  Good  and  faithful  guardian  of  the 
Holy  Family !  Thou  art  my  glorious  protector,  and  shalt 
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found  veneration  and  tender  confidence.  Thou  art  the 
most  hidden  saint  and  particularly  the  patron  of  those  who 
serve  God  with  the  greatest  purity  of  intention  and  fervor 
of  devotion.  O  thou  model  and  guardian  of  pure  souls, 
who  hast  given  us  so  illustrious  an  example  of  purity,  un- 
selfish devotedness  to  duty,  fidelity,  humility,  patience, 
obedience,  and  trust  in  divine  Providence,  be  moved  with 
the  confidence  I  place  in  thy  intercession,  and  obtain  for 
me  the  grace  to  practise  every  virtue  which  will  make  me 
pleasing  to  God. 

I  thank  God  for  the  signal  favors  He  has  bestowed  upon 
thee,  and  I  beg  through  thy  intercession  grace  to  imitate 
thy  virtues.  In  union  with  all  those  who  have  ever  been 
most  devoted  to  thee,  I  now  dedicate  myself  to  thy  service, 
beseeching  thee,  for  the  sake  of  Jesus  Christ,  Who  vouch- 
safed to  love  and  obey  thee  as  a  son,  to  become  a  father 
to  me,  and  to  obtain  for  me  the  filial  respect,  confidence,  and 
love  of  a  child  toward  thee.  O  powerful  advocate  of  ail 
Christians !  whose  intercession,  as  St.  Teresa  assures  us, 
has  never  been  found  to  fail,  deign  to  intercede  for  me  now, 
and  to  obtain  for  me  the  particular  object  of  this  novena. 
[Specify  it.]  Present  me,  O  great  saint,  to  the  adorable 
Trinity,  with  Whom  thou  hadst  so  glorious  and  so  intimate 
a  correspondence.  Obtain  that  I  may  never  efface  by  sin 
the  sacred  image  according  to  the  likeness  of  which  I  was 
created.  Beg  for  me  that  my  divine  Redeemer  may  en- 
kindle in  my  heart,  and  in  all  hearts,  the  fire  of  His  love 
and  infuse  therein  the  virtues  of  His  adorable  infancy  His 
purity,  simplicity,  obedience,  and  humility.  Obtain  for 
me  likewise  a  lively  devotion  to  thy  virgin  spouse,  and 
protect  me  so  powerfully  in  life  and  death  that  I  may  have 
the  happiness  of  dying  as  thou  didst,  in  the  friendship  of 
my  Creator,  and  under  the  immediate  protection  of  the 
Mother  of  God. 

ffnUuigeitceU  $rag?r  anU  £ct  of  donseoratton  to  &t.  3ose# 

O glorious  St.  Joseph,  chosen  by  God  to  be  the 
reputed  father  of  Jesus,  the  most  pure  spouse  of 
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then  elected  by  the  Vicar  of  Christ  to  be  the  heavenly 
Patron  and  Protector  of  the  Church  founded  by  Jesus 
Christ;  with  the  greatest  confidence  I  implore  at  this 
time  thy  powerful  aid  for  the  entire  Church  militant.  Pro- 
tect in  a  special  manner  with  thy  truly  paternal  love  the 
Supreme  Pontiff  and  all  the  bishops^and  priests  united  to 
the  See  of  St.  Peter.  Defend  all  those  who  labor  for  souls 
in  the  midst  of  the  afflictions  and  tribulations  of  this  life, 
and  obtain  the  willing  submission  of  every  nation  through- 
out the  world  to  the  Church,  the  necessary  means  of  sal- 
vation for  all. 

O  dearest  St.  Joseph,  be  pleased  to  accept  the  consecra- 
tion which  I  make  to  thee  of  myself.  I  dedicate  myself 
entirely  to  thee  that  thou  mayest  ever  be  my  father,  my 
protector,  and  my  guide  in  the  way  of  salvation.  Obtain 
for  me  great  purity  of  heart  and  a  fervent  love  of  the  in- 
terior life.  Grant  that  after  thy  example  all  my  actions 
may  be  directed  to  the  greater  glory  of  God,  in  union  with 
the  divine  Heart  of  Jesus  and  the  immaculate  heart  of 
Mary,  and  with  thee.  Finally,  pray  for  me  that  I  may  be 
able  to  share  in  the  peace  and  joy  of  thy  most  holy  death. 
Amen. 

Indulgence  of  300  days,  once  a  day.  —  Leo  XIII,  July 
18,  1885. 

Prager  to  St.  Joseph  for  ftil  GTfjose  BJKfjo  <3re  Betootto  to 
fLabor 

^Slorious  St.  Joseph,  model  of  all  those  who  are 
\£)  devoted  to  labor,  obtain  for  me  the  grace  to 
work  in  a  spirit  of  penance  for  the  expiation  of  my 
many  sins ;  to  work  conscientiously,  putting  the  call 
of  duty  above  my  inclinations;  to  work  with  grati- 
tude and  joy,  considering  it  an  honor  to  employ  and 
develop,  by  means  of  labor,  the  gifts  received  from 
God;  to  work  with  order,  peace,  moderation,  and 
patience,  without  ever  recoiling  before  weariness'  or 
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tion,  and  with  detachment  from  self,  having  always 
death  before  my  eyes  and  the  account  which  I  must 
render  of  time  lost,  of  talents  wasted,  of  good  omitted, 
of  vain  complacency  in  success,  so  fatal  to  the  work 
of  God.  All  for  Jesus,  all  for  Mary,  all  after  thy  ex- 
ample, O  patriarch  Joseph.  Such  shall  be  my  watch- 
word in  life  and  in  death.  Amen. 

Indulgence  of  300  days,  once  a  day.  —  Pius  X, 
March  15,  1907. 

INVOCATION  TO  ST.  JOSEPH 

Grant,  O  holy  Joseph,  that,  ever  secure  under  thy 
protection,  we  may  pass  our  lives  without  guilt. 

Indulgence  of  300  days,  once  a  day.  —  Leo  XIII, 
March  18,  1882.  ^ 

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Help  us,  Joseph,  in  our  earthly  strife ; 
Ever  to  lead  a  pure  and  blameless  life. 

Indulgence  of  300  days.  —  Leo  XIII,  March  18,  1882. 
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T.  Joseph,  foster-father  of  Our  Lord  Jesus  Christ, 
*  and  true  spouse  of  Mary  ever  Virgin,  pray  for  us. 


Indulgence  of  300  days,  once  a  day.  —  Leo  XIII,  May 
IS,  1891. 

IPrager  to  3>t.  3a*ty\j  in  &ng  great  Etaggttg 

Omost  faithful  guardian  of  Jesus  and  spouse  of  Mary, 
thou  seest  the  anguish  of  my  heart.    I  am  disturbed 
and  perplexed.    Obtain  for  me  the  light  of  the  Holy  Ghost 


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and  all  the  helps  I  need  to  enable  me  at  all  times  and  in  all 
things  to  fulfil  the  adorable  will  of  God.  I  choose  thee 
*his  day,  in  the  presence  of  Jesus  and  Mary,  as  my  angel  of 
good  counsel,  to  direct  me  in  all  my  necessities.  Guide 
me,  I  entreat  thee,  by  the  many  bitter  dolors  which  rent 
thy  tender  heart  during  the  course  of  thy  mortal  pilgrimage 
Amen. 

Entmlaencto  Kroger  to  &t»  Jtosepfj 

y^f  uardian  of  virgins  and  father,  holy  Joseph,  to 
\S)  whose  faithful  care  Christ  Jesus,  Innocence  itself, 
and  Mary,  Virgin  of  virgins,  were  committed :  I  pray  and 
beg  of  thee,  by  these  dear  pledges,  Jesus  and  Mary,  free 
me  from  all  uncleanness,  and  make  me  with  spotless  mind, 
pure  heart,  and  chaste  body,  ever  most  chastely  to  serve 
Jesus  and  Mary,  all  the  days  of  my  life. 
R.  Amen. 

Indulgence  of  100  days,  once  a  day.  —  Pius  IX,  Feb.  4, 
1877. 

$rager  to  &t  3osepfj,  patron  of  tfjt  ©tofoersal  dljurrij 

Omost  powerful  patriarch,  St.  Joseph,  Patron  of  that 
universal  Church  which  has  always  invoked  thee  in 
anxieties  and  tribulations ;  from  the  lofty  seat  of  thy  glory 
lovingly  regard  the  Catholic  world.  Let  it  move  tny  pa- 
ternal heart  to  see  the  mystical  Spouse  of  Christ  and  his 
Vicar  weakened  by  sorrow  and  persecuted  by  powerful 
enemies.  We  beseech  thee,  by  the  most  bitter  suffering 
thou  didst  experience  on  earth,  to  wipe  away  in  mercy  the 
tears  of  the  reverend  Pontiff,  to  defend  and  liberate  him, 
and  to  intercede  with  the  Giver  of  peace  and  charity,  that 
every  hostile  power  being  overcome  and  every  error  being 
destroyed,  the  whole  Church  may  serve  the  God  of  all 
blessings  in  perfect  liberty,  ut  destructis  adversitatibus 
et  erroribus  universis  Ecclesia  secura  Deo  serviat  libertate. 
Amen. 

Indulgence  of  100  days,  once  a  day.  —  Leo  XIII,  March  4, 
1882. 


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EJACULATION 

St.  Joseph,  model  and  patron  of  those  who  love  the  Sacred 
Heart  of  Jesus,  pray  for  us. 

Indulgence  of  100  days,  once  a  day.  —  Leo  XIII,  Dec. 
19,  1891. 

Prater  for  Divine  Direction  in  tbe  Cboice  of  a 
State  of  Xffe 

lmighty  God !  Whose  wise  and  amiable  provi- 
dence watches  over  every  human  event,  deign  to  be 
my  light  and  my  counsel  in  all  my  undertakings,  particu- 
larly in  the  choice  of  a  state  of  life.  I  know  that  on  this 
important  step  my  sanctification  and  salvation  may  in  a 
great  measure  depend.  I  know  that  I  am  incapable  of 
discerning  what  may  be  best  for  me ;  therefore  I  cast  my- 
self into  Thy  arms,  beseeching  Thee,  my  God,  Who  hast 
sent  me  into  this  world  only  to  love  and  serve  Thee,  to 
direct  by  Thy  grace  every  action  of  my  life  to  the  glorious 
end  of  my  creation.  I  renounce  most  sincerely  every  other 
wish  than  to  fulfil  Thy  designs  on  my  soul,  whatever  they 
may  be;  and  I  beseech  Thee  to  give  me  the  grace  to  be 
imbued  with  the  spirit  of  Christ  and  to  qualify  myself  for 
any  state  of  life  to  which  Thy  adorable  providence  may 
call  me.  O  my  God !  whenever  it  may  become  my  duty 
to  make  a  choice,  do  Thou  be  my  light  and  my  counsel, 
and  mercifully  deign  to  make  the  way  known  to  me  wherein  I 
should  walk; for  I  have  lifted  up  my  soul  to  Thee.  Preserve 
me  from  listening  to  the  suggestions  of  self-love,  or  worldly 
prudence,  in  prejudice  to  Thy  holy  inspirations.  Let  Thy 
good  Spirit  lead  me  into  the  right  wayf  and  let  Thy  adorable 
providence  place  me,  not  where  I  may  naturally  feel  in- 
clined to  go,  but  where  all  things  may  be  most  conducive  to 
Thy  glory  and  to  the  good  of  my  soul.  Mary,  Mother  of 
Good  Counsel,  Seat  of  Wisdom,  Help  of  Christians,  pray 
for  me.  Amen. 


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Erasers  for  Cratoelers 

The  Breviary  contains  prayers  for  travelers  that  have 
received  the  consecration  of  the  Church  and  of  centuries  — 
the  "  Itinerary,"  which  priests  seldom  fail  to  recite  fqr  them- 
selves and  their  companions  as  often  as  they  begin  a  jour- 
ney. As  it  may  seem  rather  long  for  general  use,  we  give 
an  abridgment  for  the  use  of  those  who  may  wish  to  know 
and  learn  it. 

Qay  the  almighty  and  merciful  Lord  direct  us  on  our 
journey ;  may  He  make  it  prosper  and  maintain  us 
in  peace. 

May  the  Archangel  Raphael  accompany  us  along  the 
way,  and  may  we  return  to  our  homes  in  peace,  joy,  and 
health. 

Lord,  have  mercy  on  us !  Jesus  Christ,  have  mercy  on 
us  !   Lord,  have  mercy  on  us  1 

Prayer 

OGod,  Who  didst  cause  the  children  of  Israel  to  trav 
erse  the  Red  Sea  dryshod ;  Thou  Who  didst  point 
out  by  a  star  to  the  Magi  the  road  that  led  them  to  Thee  • 
grant  us,  we  beseech  Thee,  a  prosperous  journey  and  pro- 
pitious weather ;  so  that,  under  the  guidance  of  Thy  holy 
angels,  we  may  safely  reach  that  journey's  end,  and  later 
the  haven  of  eternal  salvation. 

Hear,  O  Lord,  the  prayers  of  Thy  servants.  Bless  their 
journeys.  Thou  Who  art  everywhere  present,  shower 
everywhere  upon  them  the  effects  of  Thy  mercy ;  so  that, 
insured  by  Thy  protection  against  all  dangers,  they  may 
return  to  offer  Thee  their  thanksgiving.  Through  Jesus 
Christ  our  Lord,  Amen. 

(Those  who  have  a  special  confidence  in  St.  Joseph  ma> 
make  use  of  the  following  prayer,  which  solicits  also  super- 
natural graces,  and  especially  that  of  traveling  always  in 
the  way  of  the  commandments,  so  as  ultimately  to  reat  h 
*he  celestial  terminus.) 


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O blessed  St.  Joseph,  who  didst  accompany  Jesus  and 
Mary  in  all  their  journeys,  and  who  hast  therefore 
merited  to  be  called  the  patron  of  all  travelers,  accompany 
us  in  this  journey  that  we  are  about  to  undertake.  Be  our 
guide  and  our  protector ;  watch  over  us ;  preserve  us  from 
all  accidents  and  dangers  to  soul  and  body ;  support  us  in 
our  fatigue,  and  aid  us  to  sanctify  it  by  offering  it  to  God. 
Make  us  ever  mindful  that  we  are  strangers,  sojourners 
here  below ;  that  heaven  is  our  true  home ;  and  help  us  to 
persevere  on  the  straight  road  that  leads  thereunto.  We 
beseech  thee  especially  to  protect  and  aid  us  in  the  last 
great  voyage  from  time  to  eternity,  so  that,  under  thy 
guidance,  we  may  reach  the  realm  of  happiness  and  glory,, 
there  to  repose  eternally  with  thee  in  the  company  of 
Jesus  and  Mary.  Amen. 

Still  another  prayer  for  travelers,  asking  in  a  special 
manner  for  the  protection  of  the  guardian  angels,  was 
composed  by  the  saintly  Mgr.  Dupanloup.    It  reads: 

O almighty  and  merciful  God,  Who  hast  com- 
missioned Thy  angels  to  guide  and  protect  us,  com- 
mand them  to  be  our  assiduous  companions  from  our  setting 
out  until  our  return ;  to  clothe  us  with  their  invisible 
protection ;  to  keep  from  us  all  danger  of  collision,  of  fire, 
of  explosion,  of  falls  and  hurts;  and  finally,  having  pre- 
served us  from  all  evil,  and  especially  from  sin,  to  guide  us 
to  our  heavenly  home.  Through  Jesus  Christ  our  Lord. 
Amen. 

Another  not  less  beautiful  prayer  runs  thus : 

holy  angel  guardian,  ask  the  Lord  to  bless  the 
journey  which  I  undertake,  that  it  may  profit  the 
health  of  my  soul  and  body;  that  I  may  reach  its  end; 
and  that,  returning  safe  and  sound,  I  may  find  all  at  home 
in  good  health.  Do  thou  guard,  guide,  and  preserve  us. 
Amen. 

The  following  couplet  was  a  favorite  ejaculation  of 
Columbus : 

Jesus  cum  Maria      Jesus  and  Mary,  we  pray, 
Sit  nobis  in  via.        Be  with  us  ever  on  our  way. 

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Various  Devotions 


One  should  not  fail  at  least  to  make  the  sign  of  the  cross 
on  beginning  a  journey.  The  neglect  or  performance  of 
such  acts  of  piety  may  make  all  the  difference  between 
having  our  names  figure  on  the  list  of "  killed  and  wounded  " 
in  some  railway  catastrophe,  and  having  them  appear  as 
those  of  passengers  "saved  by  a  miracle."  —  Ave  Maria 
Press. 

praters  for  tbc  Cburcb  an&  for  tbe  Civil 
Butboritfes 

(Composed  by  Archbishop  Carroll) 

*SJJ  I  'e  pray  Thee,  O  almighty  and  eternal  God !  Who 
v!lA#  through  Jesus  Christ  hast  revealed  Thy  glory  to  all 
nations,  to  preserve  the  works  of  Thy  mercy,  that  Thy 
Church,  being  spread  through  the  whole  world,  may  con- 
tinue with  unchanging  faith  in  the  confession  of  Thy  name. 

We  pray  Thee,  Who  alone  art  good  and  holy,  to  endow 
with  heavenly  knowledge,  sincere  zeal,  and  sanctity  of  life, 
our  chief  bishop  N.N.,  the  vicar  of  Our  Lord  Jesus  Christ, 
in  the  government  of  His  Church ;  our  own  bishop,  N.N. 
(or,  if  he  be  not  consecrated,  our  bishop-elect) ;  all  other 
bishops,  prelates,  and  pastors  of  the  Church ;  and  espe- 
cially those  who  are  appointed  to  exercise  among  us  the 
Junctions  of  the  holy  ministry,  and  conduct  Thy  people 
into  the  ways  of  salvation. 

We  pray  Thee,  O  God  of  might,  wisdom,  and  justice ! 
through  Whom  authority  is  rightly  administered,  laws  aie 
enacted,  and  judgment  decreed,  assist  with  Thy  holy  spirit 
of  counsel  and  fortitude  the  President  of  the  United  States, 
that  his  administration  may  be  conducted  in  righteousness, 
and  be  eminently  useful  to  Thy  people  over  whom  he  pre- 
sides ;  by  encouraging  due  respect  for  virtue  and  religion ; 
by  a  faithful  execution  of  the  laws  in  justice  and  mercy; 
and  by  restraining  vice  and  immorality.  Let  the  light  of 
Thy  divine  wisdom  direct  the  deliberations  of  Congress, 
and  shine  forth  in  all  the  proceedings  and  laws  framed  for 
our  rule  and  government,  so  that  they  may  tend  to  the  pres- 
ervation of  peace,  the  promotion  of  national  happiness, 


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the  increase  of  industry,  sobriety,  and  useful  knowledge; 
and  may  perpetuate  to  us  the  blessing  of  equal  liberty. 

We  pray  for  his  Excellency,  the  Governor  of  this  State, 
for  the  members  of  the  Assembly,  for  all  judges,  magistrates, 
and  other  officers  who  are  appointed  to  guard  our  political 
welfare,  that  they  may  be  enabled,  by  Thy  powerful  pro- 
tection, to  discharge  the  duties  of  their  respective  stations 
with  honesty  and  ability. 

We  recommend  likewise  to  Thy  unbounded  mercy  all 
our  brethren  and  fellow-citizens  throughout  the  United 
States,  that  they  may  be  blessed  in  the  knowledge  and 
sanctified  in  the  observance  of  Thy  most  holy  law ;  that 
they  may  be  preserved  in  union,  and  in  that  peace  which 
the  world  can  not  give;  and  after  enjoying  the  blessings 
of  this  life,  be  admitted  to  those  which  are  eternal. 

Finally,  we  pray  to  Thee,  O  Lord  of  mercy,  to  remember 
the  souls  of  Thy  servants  departed  who  are  gone  before  us 
with  the  sign  of  faith,  and  repose  in  the  sleep  of  peace ;  the 
souls  of  our  parents,  relatives,  and  friends ;  of  those  who, 
when  living,  were  members  of  this  congregation,  and  par- 
ticularly of  such  as  are  lately  deceased ;  of  all  benefactors 
who,  by  their  donations  or  legacies  to  this  church,  wit- 
nessed their  zeal  for  the  decency  of  divine  worship  and 

C roved  their  claim  to  our  grateful  and  charitable  remem- 
rance.  To  these,  O  Lord,  and  to  all  that  rest  in  Christ, 
grant,  we  beseech  Thee,  a  place  of  refreshment,  light,  and 
everlasting  peace,  through  the  same  Jesus  Christ,  Our  Lord 
and  Saviour.  Amen. 

temperance  ^leUge 

OGod,  my  Father,  to  show  my  love  for  Thee,  to  make 
reparation  to  Thy  wounded  honor,  to  obtain  the 
salvation  of  souls,  I  firmly  resolve  not  to  take  wine,  alco- 
holic liquor,  or  any  intoxicating  drink  this  day. 

I  offer  Thee  this  act  of  mortification  in  union  with  the 
sacrifice  of  Thy  Son  Jesus  Christ,  Who  daily  offers  Himself 
a  victim  on  the  altar  for  Thy  greater  glory.  Amen. 

Indulgence  of  100  days.  —  Pius  X,  March  29,  1904. 


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^rager  Cor  tije  &ooroia,n  pontiff 

V.  Oremus  pro  Pontifice  V.  Let  us  pray  for  our 

nostro,  N.  Pontiff,  N. 

R.  Dominus      conservet  R.  The    Lord  preserve 

eum,  et  vivificet  eum,  et  him    and    give    him  life, 

beatum     faciat     eum     in  and    make    him  blessed 

terra,  et  non  tradat  eum  upon    earth,    and  deliver 

in     animam     inimicorum  him  not  up   to  the  will 

ejus.  of  his  enemies. 

Our  Father,  Hail  Mary. 

Indulgence  of  300  days,  once  a  day.  —  Pius  IX,  Nov. 
26,  1876. 

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OLord  my  God,  I  now,  at  this  moment,  readily  and 
willingly  accept  at  thy  hand  whatever  kind  of  death 
it  may  please  Thee  to  send  me,  with  all  its  pains,  penalties, 
and  sorrows. 

By  a  decree  of  the  Congregation  of  Indulgences  of  March 
9,  1004,  His  Holiness,  Pope  Pius  X,  has  granted  a  plenary 
indulgence  at  the  moment  of  death  to  all  the  faithful  who, 
on  any  day  they  may  choose,  will  receive  the  Sacraments  of 
Penance  and  Holy  Eucharist  and  make  the  above  act  fol 
the  love  of  God. 

EJACULATIONS  FOR  A  HAPPY  DEATH 

Jesus,  Mary,  and  Joseph,  I  give  you  my  heart  and  my 
soul. 

Jesus,  Mary,  and  Joseph,  assist  me  in  my  last  agony. 
Jesus,  Mary,  and  Joseph,  may  I  breathe  forth  my  soul 
in  peace  with  you. 

Indulgence  of  300  days,  every  time ;  100  days  for  say- 
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%  Jlrager  for  ftrrtam  aCflicteH  persons 

O Jesus  !  by  that  wound  which  Thou  didst  suffer  in  Thy 
shoulder  from  the  carriage  of  Thy  cress,  have  mercy, 
I  entreat  Thee,  on  those  who  have  a  life-long  cross  to  bear, 
as  a|so  upon  such  as  have  secret  sorrows  which  only  Thou 
canst  know.  May  the  memory  of  Thy  painful  cross- 
bearing  give  them  strength  to  carry  theirs  with  courage 
and  fidelity  to  the  end,  and  may  the  thought  of  that  secret 
suffering  Thou  didst  endure,  teach  them  to  sanctify  their 
hidden  sorrows  that  they  may  be  fruitful  for  Thy  glory. 
Amen. — From  The  Voice  of  the  Sacred  Heart. 

"  flftg  Elect  j&fjall  not  Habor  in  ¥atn" 

It  is  said  —  (it  is  God  Who  has  spoken)  : 
"His  elect  shall  not  labor  in  vain;"  1 

Though  sorrow  on  earth  be  their  portion 
Their  "fruit  shall  forever  remain." 2 

By  sorrow  and  dire  contradiction, 

God  would  life  to  mankind  impart, 
And  His  last  sad  plaint  when  dying 

Was  the  cry  of  a  broken  Heart. 

There  is  strength  in  each  toil  and  struggle  — 
In  the  brave  heart's  inward  strife,  — 

In  the  chill  of  seeming  failure,  — 
For  these  are  the  seeds  of  life. 

Each  heart-ache  endured  for  Jesus 

Has  gone  up  and  told  its  tale, 
And  though  upon  earth  deemed  fruitless, 

With  Him  —  shall  it  not  prevail  ? 

Oh  !  because  his  soul  hath  labored 

He  shall  see  a  long-lived  seed,3 
In  the  promise  of  Truth  eternal 

For  Whom  the  will  is  the  deed. 

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Oh !  yes,  there  is  joy  in  sorrow, 

Oh  !  yes,  there  is  balm  in  tears : 
For  their  fruit  —  God's  greater  glory  — 

Shall  last  for  eternal  years.  —  Ibid. 

%  ^Universal  prager 

For  All  Things  Necessary  to  Salvation 
(Composed  by  Pope  Clement  XI,  1721) 

Omy  God,  I  believe  in  Thee ;  do  Thou  strengthen  my  faith. 
All  my  hopes  are  in  Thee;  do  Thou  secure  them. 
I  love  Thee ;  teach  me  to  love  Thee  daily  more  and  more. 
I  am  sorry  that  I  have  offended  Thee ;  do  Thou  increase 
my  sorrow. 

I  adore  Thee  as  my  first  beginning ;  I  aspire  after  Thee 
as  my  last  end.  I  give  Thee  thanks  as  my  constant 
benefactor ;  I  call  upon  Thee  as  my  sovereign  protector. 

Vouchsafe,  O  my  God  !  to.conduct  me  by  Thy  wisdom, 
to  restrain  me  by  Thy  justice,  to  comfort  me  by  Thy  mercy, 
to  defend  me  by  Thy  power. 

To  Thee  I  desire  to  consecrate  all  my  thoughts,  words, 
actions,  and  sufferings;  that  henceforward  I  may  think 
of  Thee,  speak  of  Thee,  refer  all  my  actions  to  Thy  greater 
glory,  and  suffer  willingly  whatever  Thou  shalt  appoint. 

Lord,  I  desire  that  in  all  things  Thy  will  may  be  done 
because  it  is  Thy  will,  and  in  the  manner  that  Thou  wiliest. 

I  beg  of  Thee  to  enlighten  my  understanding,  to  inflame 
my  will,  to  purify  my  body,  and  to  sanctify  my  soul. 

Give  me  strength,  O  my  God  !  to  expiate  my  offenses, 
to  overcome  my  temptations,  to  subdue  my  passions,  and 
to  acquire  the  virtues  proper  for  my  state  of  life. 

Fill  my  heart  with  tender  affection  for  Thy  goodness, 
hatred  of  my  faults,  love  of  my  neighbor,  and  contempt  of 
the  world. 

May  Thy  grace  help  me  to  be  submissive  to  my  su- 
periors, condescending  to  my  inferiors,  faithful  to  my  friends, 
and  charitable  to  my  enemies. 

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avarice  by  almsdeeds,  anger  by  meekness,  and  tepidity  by 
devotion. 

O  my  God !  make  me  prudent  in  my  undertakings, 
courageous  in  dangers,  patient  in  affliction,  and  humble  in 
prosperity. 

Grant  that  I  may  be  ever  attentive  at  my  prayers,  tem- 
perate at  my  meals,  diligent  in  my  employments,  and  con- 
stant in  my  resolutions. 

Let  ray  conscience  be  ever  upright  and  pure,  my  exterior 
modest,  my  conversation  edifying,  and  my  comportment 
regular. 

Assist  me,  that  I  may  continually  labor  to  overcome 
nature,  to  correspond  with  Thy  grace,  to  keep  Thy  com- 
mandments, and  to  work  out  my  salvation. 

Make  me  realize,  O  my  God  !  the  nothingness  of  this; 
world,  the  greatness  of  heaven,  the  shortness  of  time,  and 
the  length  of  eternity. 

Grant  that  I  may  prepare  for  death ;  that  I  may  fear 
Thy  judgments,  and  in  the  end  obtain  heaven;  through 
Jesus  Christ  our  Lord.  Amen. 

$ nUuigences  for  a  Wotoena  in  Sonor  of  tije  6uaroian  Inge! 

i.  Three  hundred  days,  each  day. 

ii.  Plenary,  once  during  the  novena  (on  the  usual  con- 
ditions). 

The  novena  may  be  made  at  any  time  and  with  any  form 


LA  ngel  of  God,  my  guardian  dear, 

To  whom  His  love  commits  me  here, 
Ever  this  day  be  at  my  side, 

To  light  and  guard,  to  rule  and  guide.  Amen. 

Indulgence  of  100  days ;  plenary  indulgence  on  the  fer st 
Ox  the  holy  guardian  angels  (Oct.  2),  to  those  who 


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have  said  this  prayer,  morning  and  evening,  throughout 
the  year,  on  the  usual  conditions;  plenary  indulgence  at 
the  hour  of  death.  —  Pius  VI,  Oct.  2,  1795 ;  June  11,  1796. 
Pius  VII,  on  May  15,  182 1,  granted  a  plenary  indulgence, 
once  a  month,  to  aU  the  faithful  who  shall  have  said  it 
every  day  for  a  month,  as  above  directed. 

V.  Pray  for  us,  O  holy  angel  guardian, 
R.  That  we  may  be  made  worthy  of  the  promises  of 
Christ. 

Let  us  pray 

OGod,  Who,  in  Thine  ineffable  providence,  hast  deigned 
to  send  thy  holy  angels  to  watch  over  us :  vouchsafe 
to  us  Thy  suppliants  in  all  our  days  to  find  safety  in  their 
.protection,  and  in  eternity  to  share  their  happiness. 

Stotipfjon  to  tfjt  Irrijattflel  IWtdjaei 

ancte   Michael  Arch-    *T^oly    Archangel  Mi- 
angele,     defende  nos  chael,  defend  us  in 

in  praelio,  ut  non  perea-  the  day  of  battle,  that  we 
mus  in  tremendo  judicio.    may  not  be  lost  in  the 

dreadful  judgment. 

Indulgence  of  100  days.  —  Leo  XIII,  Aug.  19,  1893. 

Stager  to  3t.  ftapljael,  ^rdjangel 

lorious  Archangel  St.  Raphael,  great  prince  of  the 
heavenly  court,  illustrious  for  thy  gifts  of  wisdom 
and  grace,  guide  of  travelers  by  land  and -sea,  consoler  of 
the  unfortunate,  and  refuge  of  sinners,  I  entreat  thee  to 
help  me  in  all  my  needs  and  in  all  the  trials  of  this  life,  as 
thou  didst  once  assist  the  young  Tobias  in  his  journeying. 
And  since  thou  art  the  "physician  of  God,"  I  humbly  pray 
thee  to  heal  my  soul  of  its  many  infirmities  and  my  body 
of  the  ills  that  afflict  it,  if  it  be  for  my  greater  good.  I  ask, 
especially,  for  angelic  purity,  that  I  may  be  made  fit  to  be 
the  living  temple  of  the  Holy  Ghost.  Amen. 

Indulgence  of  100  days.  —  Leo  XIII,  June  21,  1890 


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Stager  to  tfje  ftrdjatiflel  Gafmei 

O blessed  archangel  Gabriel,  we  beseech  thee  do  thou 
intercede  for  us  at  the  throne  of  divine  mercy  in  our 
present  necessities,  that,  as  thou  didst  announce  to  Mary 
the  mystery  of  the  Incarnation,  so  through  thy  prayers 
and  patronage  in  heaven  we  may  obtain  the  benefits  of  the 
same,  and  sing  the  praise  of  God  forever  in  the  land  of  the 
living.  Amen. 

$rager  to  ftttw 

lorious  St.  Anne,  thou  hast  shown  thyself  so  power- 
ful in  thy  intercession,  so  tender  and  compassionate 
toward  those  who  honor  thee  and  invoke  thee  in  suffering 
and  distress,  that  I  cast  myself  at  thy  feet  with  perfect 
confidence  and  beseech  thee  most  humbly  and  earnestly 
to  take  me  under  thy  protection  in  my  present  necessities 
and  to  obtain  for  me  the  favor  I  desire.  Vouchsafe  to 
recommend  my  request  to  Mary,  thy  beloved  daughter, 
the  merciful  Queen  of  heaven,  that  she  may  plead  my  cause 
with  you  before  the  throne  of  Jesus,  her  divine  Son.  Cease 
not  to  intercede  for  me  until  my  request  is  granted.  Above 
all,  obtain  for  me  a  great  love  for  Jesus  and  Mary,  that  my 
heart  may  be  adorned  with  their  virtues,  that  I  may  live 
a  good  life  and  die  a  happy  death,  and  one  day  behold  my 
God  face  to  face  in  the  blissful  abode  of  the  saints. 

ftnotljer  JPrager  to  3t.  Stone 

ith  deep  and  heartfelt  veneration  I  prostrate  myself 
before  thee,  O  glorious  St.  Anne.  Thou  art  that 
beloved  and  privileged  creature  who  on  account  of  thy 
extraordinary  virtues  and  sanctity  wast  worthy  to  receive 
from  God  the  supreme  grace  of  giving  life  to  the  treasure 
house  of  all  graces,  blessed  among  women,  Mother  of  the 
Word  Incarnate,  the  most  holy  Virgin  Mary.  Deign, 
therefore,  O  most  compassionate  saint,  for  the  sake  of  this 
lofty  privilege,  to  receive  me  into  the  number  of  thy  true 
followers,  for  such  I  protest  I  am  and  desire  to  remain  so 

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long  as  I  may  live.  Surround  me  with  thy  powerful  pat- 
ronage, and  obtain  for  me  from  God  the  grace  to  imitate 
those  virtues  with  which  thou  wast  so  abundantly  adorned. 
Grant  that  I  may  know  and  bitterly  lament  my  sins.  Ob- 
tain for  me  a  most  lively  affection  for  Jesus  and  Mary,  and 
fidelity  and  constancy  in  the  practice  of  the  duties  of  my 
state.  Preserve  me  from  every  danger  in  life,  and  assist 
me  in  the  moment  of  my  death,  so  that,  safe  in  paradise, 
I  may  unite  with  thee,  most  blessed  Mother,  in  praising  the 
Word  of  God  made  man  in  the  bosom  of  thy  most  pure 
child,  the  Virgin  Mary.  Amen. 

Our  Father,  Hail  Mary,  Glory  be  to  the  Father,  three 
times. 

Indulgence  of  300  days,  once  a  day.  —  Leo  XIII,  March 
20,  1886. 

INDULGENCED  PRAYER  TO  ST.  JOACHIM 

St  Joachim,  spouse  of  Anne,  father  of  the  Blessed  Virgin, 
jdd  thy  clients  here  on  the  way  to  salvation. 

Indulgence  of  300  days.  —  Pius  X,  June  16,  1906. 

Zbc  Hovena  of  (Brace  in  Ibonor  of  &t.  ifrancte 
J axrter,  apostle  of  tbe  f  rxbice 

ORIGIN  OF  THE  NOVENA 

The  Novena  of  Grace,  which  begins  on  March  4th  and 
ends  on  the  1 2th,  the  day  of  the  canonization  of  St.  Francis 
Xavier,  owes  its  origin  to  the  saint  himself.  At  Naples,  m 
December,  1633,  Father  Marcello  Mastrilli,  S.J.,  was  at  the 
point  of  death.  The  saint  appeared  to  him,  and  bidding 
him  renew  a  vow  he  had  made  to  labor  in  Japan,  said: 
"  All  those  who  implore  my  help  daily  for  nine  consecutive 
days,  from  the  4th  to  the  12th  of  March  included,  and 
worthily  receive  the  sacraments  of  Penance  and  the  Holy 
Eucharist  on  one  of  the  nine  days,  will  experience  my  pro- 
tection and  may  hope  to  obtain  from  God  any  grace  they 
ask  for  the  good  of  their  souls  and  the  glory  of  God."  The 


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Father  arose,  instantly  cured.  So  well  has  the  saint  kept 
this  promise,  that  this  devotion  in  his  honor  became  uni- 
versally known  as  the  Novena  of  Grace.  Its  efficacy  is  not 
restricted  to  the  dates  mentioned.  It  may  be  made  very 
appropriately  in  preparation  for  the  feast  of  St.  Francis 
Xavier,  viz.,  the  3d  of  December.  Though  any  prayers 
may  be  said  in  honor  of  the  saint,  the  following  are  generally 
recommended. 

$raget  to  %t  Jrancis  labitv 

Used  for  the  novena  from  the  beginning  and  attributed 
to  Father  Mastrilli,  S.J. 

ost  amiable  and  most  loving  St.  Francis  Xavier,  in 
union  with  thee  I  reverently  adore  the  divine  Maj- 
esty. I  rejoice  exceedingly  on  account  of  the  marvelous 
gifts  which  God  bestowed  upon  thee.  I  thank  God  for 
the  special  graces  He  gave  thee  during  thy  life  on  earth  and 
for  the  great  glory  that  came  to  thee  after  thy  death.  I 
beseech  thee  with  all  my  heart  to  obtain  for  me  by  thy 
powerful  intercession  the  all-important  grace  of  living  and 
dying  in  a  holy  manner.  I  entreat  thee  to  obtain  for  me  also 
the  special  grace  I  desire  to  receive  in  this  Novena  {here 
you  may  mention  the  grace,  spiritual  or  temporal,  you  wish 
to  obtain),  and  if  what  I  ask  is  not  for  the  glory  of  God  and 
for  the  greater  good  of  my  soul,  obtain  for  me  that  which 
is  most  conducive  to  this  end.  Amen. 
V.  Pray  for  us,  St.  Francis  Xavier. 
R.  That  we  may  be  made  worthy  of  the  promises  of 
Christ. 

Let  us  pray 

OGod,  who  didst  vouchsafe,  by  the  preaching  and 
miracles  of  St.  Francis  Xavier,  to  join  unto  Thy 
Church  the  nations  of  the  Indies ;  grant,  we  beseech  Thee, 
that  we  who  reverence  his  glorious  merits  may  also  imitate  • 
his  example,  through  Jesus  Christ,  Our  Lord.  Amen. 


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Then  add  Our  Father  and  Hail  Mary,  three  times,  in 
memory  of  St.  Francis  Xavier's  devotion  to  the  Most  Holy 
Trinity,  and  Glory  be  to  the  Father,  ten  times,  in  thanksgiving 
for  the  graces  received  during  his  ten  years  of  apostleship. 


ftnotfjer  Stager  to  &U  jFranris  BEabter 

O fervent  apostle,  indefatigable  laborer  in  the  vine- 
yard of  the  Lord,  glorious  St.  Francis  Xavier,  who, 
urged  by  a  burning  ceal  for  the  salvation  of  souls,  didst 
expose  thyself  to  extreme  dangers,  and  didst  welcome  the 
most  appalling  labors  and  sacrifices,  vouchsafe  also  to  take 
charge  of  my  perfection. 

Obtain  that  I  may  imitate  thy  perfect  detachment  from 
creatures,  thy  confidence  in  God,  thy  abandonment  to  the 
divine  will,  thy  humility,  obedience,  and  charity,  thy 
generosity  in  the  practice  of  virtue,  and  thy  zeal  for  souls. 
Pray  for  me  that  I  may  strive  earnestly  to  make  Jesus 
Christ  reign  in  all  hearts,  and  that,  having  by  the  aid  ol 
divine  grace,  walked  in  thy  footsteps  here  below,  I  may 
one  day  enjoy  with  thee  the  bliss  of  heaven.  Amen. 


Stager  of  &t.  jFranris  Xabirr  for  tfje  Conversion  of  tfje 
Enfioels 

Internal  God,  the  Maker  of  all  things,  remember  that 
the  souls  of  unbelievers  have  been  created  by  Thee, 
and  that  they  have  been  made  after  thy  own  image  and 
likeness.  Behold,  O  Lord,  to  Thy  dishonor,  with  these 
very  souls  hell  is  filled.  Remember,  O  God,  that  for  their 
salvation  Thy  Son  Jesus  Christ  underwent  a  most  cruel 
death.  O  Lord,  suffer  not  that  Thy  Son  be  despised  by 
unbelievers;  but,  appeased  by  the  prayers  of  holy  men 
and  of  the  Church,  the  Spouse  of  Thy  most  holy  Son, 
remember  Thy  own  pity,  and,  forgetting  their  idolatry  and 
their  unbelief,  bring  to  pass  that  they  may  at  length  ac- 
knowledge Thy  Son  Jesus  Christ,  Who  is  our  salvation, 
life,  and  resurrection,  through  Whom  we  are  saved  and  set 

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free;  to  Whom  be  glory  from  age  to  age  without  end. 
Amen.  , 

Indulgence  01"  300  days,  once  a  day.  —  Pius  IX,  May  24. 
1847. 

&U  jFtattcis  XMtt's  Ss»»n  of  ILota 

ODeus,  ego  amo  Te!   f~\  God,  I  love  Thee  for 
yJ  Thyself 

Nec  amo  Te  ut  salves  And  not  that  I  may  heaven 
me,  gain, 
Aut  quia  non  amantes  Te,  Nor  because  those  who  love 

Thee  not, 

iEterno  punis  igne :  Must  suffer  hell's  eternal 

pain. 

Tu,  Tu,  mi  Jesu,  totum  me  Thou,  O  my  Jesus !  Thou 

didst  me 

Amplexus  es  in  cruce.  Upon  the  cross  embrace ; 

Tulisti    clavos,    lanceam      For  me  didst  bear  the  nails 

and  spear 

Multamque  ignominiam.       And  manifold  disgrace ; 

Innumeros  dolores,  And   griefs   and  torments 

numberless, 

Sudores  et  angores,  And  sweat  of  agony ; 

Ac  mortem :  et  hsec  propter  E'en  death  itself  —  and  all 

me,  for  one. 

Ac  pro  me  peccatore  !  Who  was  Thine  enemy. 

Cur  igitur  non  amem  Te,  Then  why,  O  blessed  Jesus 

Christ, 

O  Jesu  amantissime  ?  Should  I  not  love  Thee  well  : 

Non  ut  in  ccelo  salves  me,  Not  for  the  sajte  of  winning 

heaven, 

Aut  ne  aeternum  damnes  me,  Or  of  escaping  hell ; 

Nec  praemii  ullius  spe ;      Not  with  the  hope  of  gaining 

aught,  not  seeking  a 

reward ; 

Sed  sicut  Tu  amasti  me.      But,  as  Thyself  hast  loved 

me.  O  ever-loving  Lord  ? 


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Sic  amo  et  amabo  Te,        E'en  so  I  love  Thee,  and  will 

love,  and  in  Thy  praise 
will  sing ; 

Solum  quia  Rex  meus  es,      Solely   because   Thou  art 

my  God 

Et  solum  quia  Deus  es.      And  my  eternal  King. 


W$t  Heeo  of  tlje  &arrtfc  Ifatdxt 

Other  sheep  I  have;  them  also  I  must  bring, 
(St.  John  x.  16) 

£J  LL  you  who  fain  what  you  possess 
To  others  would  impart, 
Oh  !  listen  to  those  words  of  fire 
Breathed  forth  from  Jesus'  Heart. 

"And  other  sheep  I  have,"  He  says, 

"  And  they  too  I  must  bring, 
That  there  may  be  one  only  Fold, 

One  Kingdom  and  one  King." 

To  bring  them  back  He  little  heeds 
What  tears  and  blood  He  spent  — 

As  though  without  those  "other  sheep  n 
He  could  not  be  content. 

Count  not  the  cost,  ye  chosen  ones, 
At  which  souls  must  be  bought ; 

Cost  what  it  may,  to  Jesus'  Heart 
Thosf  "others"  must  be  brought. 

With  all  we  love,  and  life  itself, 

Oh  !  what  a  joy  to  part ! 
To  satisfy  the  burning  thirst 

Of  Jesus'  sacred  Heart. 

- — From  The  Voice  of  the  Sacred  Heart, 


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Da  fftifyi  &mma* 

Give  Me  Souls 

Ssk  what  Thou  wilt,  O  dearest  Lord, 
Nought,  nought  will  I  deny, 
ily  give  me  countless  souls 
For  thee,  before  I  die. 

Let  others  pray  about  themselves,1 

Thy  grace  leads  many  ways, 
Da  mihi  animas,  'tis  thus, 

Thy  Spirit  in  me  prays. 

A  life-long  sorrow,  if  Thou  wilt, 

And  sharp  enduring  pain ; 
All,  all  were  light,  if  souls  for  Thee, 

Might  be  the  precious  gain. 

Tears  will  be  sweet,  for  Thou  hast  went, 

And  blood,  if  needs  must  be ; 
No  cost  too  great  to  purchase  souls, 

O  dearest  Lord,  for  Thee. 

Whatever  be  the  price,  O  Lord, 

This  grace  to  me  impart : 
Souls  from  the  world  and  sin  set  free  — 

Souls  for  Thy  sacred  Heart. 

—  From  The  Voice  of  the  Sacred  Heart. 

%t.  Ccresa,  Utrgm 
Prayer  of  St.  Alphonsus 

O seraphic  virgin,  St.  Teresa,  beloved  spouse  of  the 
Crucified,  thou  who  didst  burn  with  such  great  love 
of  God  while  on  earth,  and  now  burnest  with  a  still  purer 

1  In  allusion  to  those  words  of  St.  Teresa  :  "  Beware  of  sharing 
the  sentiment  of  certain  persons  to  whom  it  appears  very  hard 
not  to  pray  much  for  themselves."  {Way  of  Perfection,  chap,  in.) 


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and  brighter  flame  in  Heaven ;  thou  who  didst  so  greatly 
desire  to  see  Him  loved  by  all  men,  obtain  for  me  too,  I 
pray  thee,  a  spark  of  that  holy  fire,  whereby  I  may  oppose 
the  world,  creatures,  and  myself ;  and  grant  that  all  my 
thoughts,  desires,  and  affections  may  be  ever  employed  in 
pursuing,  whether  in  the  midst  of  joys  or  of  sufferings,  the 
will  of  the  Supreme  Good,  who  deserves  our  unbounded 
love  and  obedience.  Oh,  obtain  for  me  this  grace,  thou 
who  art  so  powerful  with  God,  that,  like  thee,  I  may  be  ah 
on  fire  with  divine  love.  Amen. 

His  Holiness,  Leo  XIII,  by  a  rescript  of  the  S.  Congr.  of 
Indulgences,  April  22,  1898,  granted  to  the  faithful,  who 
shall  recite  the  above  prayer,  an  indulgence  of  one  hun- 
dred days,  once  a  day. 

St.  Igncs,  Firgrtt,  flfartgr 

Prayers 

O singular  example  of  virtue,  glorious  St .  Agnes, 
by  that  lively  faith  which  animated  thee  from  thy 
most  tender  years,  and  rendered  thee  so  acceptable  to  God 
that  thou  didst  merit  the  crown  of  martyrdom ;  obtain  for 
us  the  grace  to  preserve  entire  in  our  hearts  the  Catholic 
Faith,  and  sincerely  to  profess  ourselves  Christians  not  only 
in  word  but  also  in  deed ;  so  that  while  we  confess  Jesus 
openly  in  the  face  of  men,  Jesus  m?.y  give  favorable 
testimony  of  us  before  his  heavenly  Father.  Pater,  Ave, 
Gloria. 

O invincible  martyr,  St.  Agnes,  by  that  hope  which 
thou  hadst  in  the  divine  aid,  when  being  condemned 
by  the  impious  prefect  to  see  the  lily  of  thy  purity  stained 
and  trampled  under  foot,  thou  wast  wholly  undismayed, 
firmly  trusting  in  the  God  who  gives  his  angels  charge  over 
those  who  trust  in  Him ;  we  beseech  thee  to  obtain  for  us 
by  thy  intercession  the  grace  to  guard  this  virtue  jealously 
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may  never  add  that  most  hateful  sin  of  distrust  in  the 
mercy  of  God.    Pater,  Ave,  Gloria. 

O brave  child,  most  pure  St.  Agnes,  by  that  ardent 
charity  which  inflamed  thy  heart  and  secured  thee 
from  being  injured  by  the  flames  of  passion  or  of  the  stake 
at  which  the  enemies  of  Jesus  Christ  sought  to  destroy 
thee;  obtain  for  us  from  God  that  every  fire  may  be  ex- 
tinguished in  us  except  that  which  Jesus  Christ  came  on 
earth  to  enkindle;  so  that  after  passing  a  spotless  life  in 
the  exercise  of  this  beautiful  virtue  we  may  be  allowed  to 
share  in  that  glory  which  is  the  crown  of  thy  purity  of  heart 
and  of  thy  martyrdom.    Pater,  Ave,  Gloria. 

His  Holiness,  Pope  Leo  XIII,  by  a  rescript  of  the  S. 
Congr.  of  Indulgences,  Jan.  16,  1886,  granted  to  all  the 
faithful  who,  with  contrite  hearts,  devoutly  recite  the  above 
prayers :  an  indulgence  of  one  hundred  days,  once  a  day. 

&i.  Jtofjn  ISerrijmans 

PIOUS  PRACTICE  OF  THE  FIVE  SUNDAYS 

His  Holiness,  Leo  XIII,  by  a  rescript  of  the  S.  Congr.  of 
Indulgences,  May  17,  1890,  granted  to  the  faithful  who, 
on  the  five  Sundays  immediately  preceding  the  feast  of 
St.  John  Berchmans  (August  i3tn),  having  received  the 
sacraments  of  Penance  and  the  Holy  Eucharist,  shall  per- 
form some  pious  exercise  in  honor  of  the  saint,  and  shall  ; 
visit  a  church  or  public  oratory  and  pray  there  for  the  in- 
tention of  the  Sovereign  Pontiff,  an  indulgence  of  seven 
years  and  seven  quarantines  on  the  first  four  Sundays; 
and  a  plenary  indulgence  on  the  fifth  Sunday. 

Prayer 

T.  John  Berchmans,  my  most  loving  patron,  seraph 
of  charity,  I  rejoice  with  thee  at  the  ardent  fire  of 
charity  which  kept  thy  pure  and  innocent  heart  always 
at  peace  and  united  to  God ;  I  humbly  pray  thee,  obtain 
for  me  such  ardor  of  divine  love  that  it  may  remove  from 


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my  heart  every  inordinate  earthly  affection,  destroy  my 
evil  tendencies,  and  cause  me  in  all  my  actions  to  be 
prompted  by  the  purest  intention  :  All  for  the  love  of  Jesus/ 
All  for  the  greater  glory  of  God!    Pater,  Ave,  Gloria. 

Indulgence  of  300  days,  once  a  day.  —  Pius  IX,  May 
24, 1847. 

Devout  JBxevctee  of  tbe  Six  Sundag?  in 
Honor  of  St.  2Uog£ius  (3on3aga 

A  plenary  indulgence  on  each  of  the  six  Sundays  which 
are  wont  to  be  kept  in  honor*  of  this  saint,  either  immedi- 
ately before  his  feast,  on  June  21,  or  at  any  other  time  of 
the  year.  In  order  to  gain  this  plenary  indulgence,  it  is 
requisite  to  keep  the  six  Sundays  consecutively;  and  on 
each  of  them,  after  confession  and  communion,  to  employ 
one's  self  in  pious  meditations  or  vocal  prayers,  or  other 
works  of  Christian  piety,  in  honor  of  the  saint.  —  Clement 
XII,  Dec.  11,  1739;  Jan.  7,  1740. 


1  $ragrr  tti  &L  liogstus 

O blessed  Aloysius,  adorned  with  angelic  graces,  I, 
thy  most  unworthy  suppliant,  recommend  specially 
to  thee  the  chastity  of  my  soul  and  body,  praying  thee  by 
thy  angelic  purity  to  plead  for  me  with  Jesus  Christ,  the 
immaculate  Lamb,  and  His  most  holy  Mother,  Virgin  of 
virgins,  that  they  would  vouchsafe  to  keep  me  from  all 
grievous  sin.  O  never  let  me  be  defiled  with  any  stain  of 
impurity ;  but  when  thou  dost  see  me  in  temptation,  or  in 
danger  of  falling,  then  remove  far  from  my  heart  all  bad 
thoughts  and  unclean  desires,  and  awaken  in  me  the  mem- 
ory of  eternity  to  come  and  of  Jesus  crucified;  impress 
deeply  in  my  heart  a  sense  of  the  holy  fear  of  God ;  and 
thus,  kindling  in  me  the  fire  of  divine  love,  enable  me  so  to 
follow  thy  footsteps  here  on  earth  that,  in  heaven  with 


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thee,  I  may  be  made  worthy  to  enjoy  the  vision  of  our  God 
forever.  Amen. 

Our  Father,  Hail  Mary. 

Indulgence  of  100  days,  once  a  day.  —  Pius  VII,  March 
6,  1802. 

€\)t  ©rati)  of  St.  Stanislaus  itostka 

x.  Stanislaus  had  drawn  as  his  monthly  patron 
for  August  the  glorious  martyr  St.  Laurence,  and 
in  his  honor  he  performed  daily  some  penance  or  devo- 
tion. On  the  eve  of  his  feast  he  obtained  leave  to  take  the 
discipline;  in  the  morning  he  went  to  Communion,  and 
then  laid  before  the  image  of  the  saint  a  letter  addressed 
to  our  Lady,  in  which  he  begged  that  he  might  die  on  her 
feast  of  the  Assumption,  and  he  prayed  St.  Laurence  to 
present  to  her  his  petition.  That  night  he  was  seized  with 
a  slight  fever,  which,  however,  rapidly  increased;  and  on 
Assumption-eve  he  received  the  last  sacraments.  Then, 
as  he  lay  dying,  he  had  brought  to  him  a  little  book  contain- 
ing a  litany  in  his  own  writing  of  his  monthly  patron 
saints,  whom  he  constantly  invoked.  At  3  a.m.  on  the 
feast  of  the  Assumption  his  face  suddenly  lit  up  with  joy, 
and  he  breathed  forth  his  soul  to  the  Mother  of  God,  who 
Had  come  to  conduct  him  to  heaven. 

—  Bowden's  Miniature  Lives  of  the  Saints. 

$ragrr  to  St.  Stanislaus  Itostfca 

v|~Vear  St.  Stanislaus,  angel  of  purity  and  seraph  of 
«JLr  charity,  I  rejoice  with  thee  at  thy  most  happy  death, 
which  arose  from  thy  desire  to  contemplate  our  Lady  in 
heaven,  and  was  at  length  caused  by  the  excess  of  thy  love 
for  her.  I  give  thanks  to  Mary  because  she  thus  accom- 
plished thy  desires ;  and  I  pray  thee,  by  the  luster  of  thy 
happy  death,  to  be  my  advocate  and  patron  in  my  death. 
Intercede  with  Mary  for  me,  to  obtain  for  me  a  death,  if 
not  all  happiness  like  thine,  yet  calm  and  peaceful,  under 
the  protection  of  Mary  my  advocate,  and  of  thee,  my 
special  patron.    Pater,  Ave,  Gloria. 


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Prayer 
(From  the  Roman  Missal) 

OGod,  who  among  the  many  wonders  of  thy  wisdom 
dost  endue  some,  even  in  tender  years,  with  the  grace 
of  ripest  holiness :  grant  unto  us,  we  beseech  thee,  after  the 
pattern  of  blessed  Stanislaus,  to  be  instant  in  good  works, 
and  thus  to  make  speed  to  enter  into  everlasting  rest. 

Bapiratione  to  St.  Bntbong  of  Padua 
to  $btafn  Various  (Braces 

QTt.  Anthony,  we  beseech  thee,  obtain  for  us  the 
Js3  grace  that  we  desire. 

St.  Anthony,  great  wonder-worker,  intercede  for  us  that 
God  may  grant  us  our  request,  if  it  be  for  the  good  of  our 
soul. 

St.  Anthony,  be  our  patron,  our  protector,  and  our  ad- 
vocate in  life  and  in  death. 

St.  Anthony,  attentive  to  those  who  invoke  thee,  grant 
us  the  aid  of  thy  powerful  intercession  for  the  grace  of  holy 
purity,  meekness,  humility,  obedience,  the  spirit  of  pov- 
erty, and  perfect  abandonment  to  the  will  of  God. 

St.  Anthony,  glory  of  the  Church  and  hammer  of  her- 
etics, pray  for  our  Holy  Father,  our  bishops,  our  priests, 
our  Religious  Orders,  that,  through  their  pious  zeal  and 
apostolic  labors,  infidels,  heretics,  and  all  those  outside 
the  true  Church  of  Christ  may  be  converted  and,  united 
in  faith,  give  greater  glory  to  God. 

St.  Anthony,  servant  of  Mary,  obtain  for  us  greater 
devotion  to  the  blessed  Mother  of  God. 

St.  Anthony,  obtain  for  us  the  grace  of  perseverance,  the 
grace  of  a  happy  death. 


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775 


I  quaeris  mira- 
cula, 

Mors,  error,  calami- 
tas, 

Daemon,  lepra  fugi- 

unt, 
^Egri  surgunt 

sard. 

Cedunt  mare,  vin- 
cula; 

Membra  resque  per- 

ditas 
Petunt  et  accipi- 

unt 
Juvenes  et 

cam. 

Pereunt  peri- 

cula, 
Cessat  et  necessi- 

tas; 

Narrent  hi,  qui  sen- 

tiunt, 
Dicant  Padua- 

ni. 

Cedunt  mare,  vin- 
cula; 

Membra  resque  per- 

ditas 
Petunt  et  accipi- 

unt 
Juvenes  et 

cani. 


in  Sonor  of  &L  Stotfyong 

If,  then,  you  ask  for 
miracles, 
Death,  error,  all  calami- 
ties, i 
The  leprosy,  and  demons 
fly, 

And  health  succeeds  in- 
firmities. 

The  sea  obeys,  and  fetters 

break ; 
And  lifeless  limbs  thou 

dost  restore ; 
Whilst  treasures  lost  are 

found  again, 
When  young  or  old  thine 

aid  implore. 

All  dangers  vanish  at  thy 

prayer, 
And   direst   need  doth 

quickly  flee ; 
Let  those  who  know,  thy 

power  proclaim, 
Let  Paduans  say:  These 

are  of  thee. 

The  sea  obeys,  and  fetters 

break ; 
And  lifeless  limbs  thou 

dost  restore; 
Whilst  treasures  lost  are 

found  again, 
When  young  or  old  thine 

aid  implore. 

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776 


Various  Devotions 


Gloria  Patri  et  Fi- 
lio, 

Et  Spiritui  Sancto. 
Cedunt  mare,  vincula,  etc. 

V.  Ora  pro  nobis,  B. 
Antoni. 

R.  Ut  digni  efficiamur 
promissionibus  Christi. 


To  Father,  Son,  may  glory 
be, 

And  Holy  Ghost  eternally. 
The  sea  obeys,  etc. 

V.  Pray  for  us,  blessed 
Anthony. 

R.  That  we  may  be 
made  worthy  of  the  prom- 
ises of  Christ. 


Oremus 

cclesiam  Tuam,  Deus 
beati  Antonii  confes- 
soris  Tui  commemoratio 
votiva  laetificet,  ut  spiri- 
tualibus  semper  munia- 
tur  auxiliis  et  gaudiis  per- 
frui  mereatur  aeternis. 
Per  Christum  Dominum 
nostrum.  Amen. 


Let  us  pray 

OGod!  may  the  votive 
commemoration  of 
the  blessed  Anthony,  Thy 
confessor,  be  a  source  of  joy 
to  Thy  Church,  that  she 
may  always  be  fortified 
with  spiritual  assistance, 
and  deserve  to  enjoy  eter- 
nal rewards.  Through 
Christ  our  Lord.  Amen. 


3 


His  Holiness,  Pope  Pius  IX,  by  a  decree  of  the  y 
Sacred  Congregation  of  Indulgences,  Jan.  25,  1866, 
granted  to  all  the  faithful,  as  often  as  they  shall,  with 
at  least  contrite  heart  and  devotion,  say  this  respon- 
sory,  with  the  versicle  and  prayer  annexed,  an  indul- 
gence of  100  days ;  also  a  plenary  indulgence,  once  a 
month,  on  any  day,  to  all  those  who  have  said  it  for 
a  month,  provided  that,  being  truly  penitent,  after 
confession  and  communion,  they  shall  visit  a  church 
or  public  oratory,  and  there  pray,  for  some  time,  for 
the  intention  of  His  Holiness. 


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Various  Devotions  777 

Stager  to  &t.  &nti)ong  of  JPaUua 

JJ^*o  thee  -we  have  recourse,  most  powerful  worker  of 
\£)  miracles,  in  whose  breast  burned  a  sublime  fire  of 
charity  towards  God  and  the  poor.  To  thee,  who  wast 
deemed  worthy  to  hold  in  thy  arms  the  infant  Jesus,  who 
chose  to  be  born  poor,  to  thee,  full  of  confidence,  we  betake 
ourselves,  that  thou  mayest  pray  the  good  Jesus  to  have 
compassion  on  us  in  our  great  tribulations.  Oh  !  obtain 
for  us  the  favor  which  we  humbly  implore  (here  state  the 
favor  needed).  If  thou  dost  obtain  it  for  us,  O  glorious 
St.  Anthony,  we  will  offer  thee  bread  for  the  poor  whom 
thou  didst  love  so  greatly  on  earth. 
Our  Father,  Hail  Mary,  and  Glory. 

His  Holiness,  Leo  XIII,  by  a  rescript  of  the  S.  Congr.  of 
Indulgences,  May  n,  1897,  granted  to  the  faithful  who 
shall  recite  the  above  prayer,  with  an  Our  Father,  Hail 
Mary,  and  Glory,  etc.,  an  indulgence  of  one  hundred  days, 
once  a  day.  t 

THIRTEEN  PATERS,  AVES,  AND  GLORIAS  IN  HONOR  OF  ST. 
ANTHONY 

His  Holiness,  Leo  XIII,  by  a  rescript  of  the  S.  Congr.  of 
Indulgences,  June  9,  1896,  granted  to  the  faithful  who  shall 
say  thirteen  Paters,  Aves,  and  Glorias  in  honor  of  St.  An- 
thony of  Padua,  an  indulgence  of  one  hundred  days,  once 
a  day. 

PIOUS  PRACTICE  OF  THE  THIRTEEN  TUESDAYS,  OR  OF  THE 
THIRTEEN  SUNDAYS 

His  Holiness,  Leo  XIII,  by  a  brief  of  March  1,  1898, 
granted  to  the  faithful  who,  on  thirteen  successive- Tuesdays 
or  as  many  successive  Sundays,  once  only,  at  any  time 
during  the  year,  shall  spend  some  time  in  pious  meditation, 
or  vocal  prayers,  or  any  other  works  of  piety,  to  the 
glory  of  God  and  in  honor  of  St.  Anthony  of  Padua,  on 
the  usual  conditions,  confession  and  communion ;  and 


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778  Various  Devotions 

a  plenary  indulgence  on  each  of  the  said  Tuesdays  or 
Sundays. 

Note.  —  St.  Anthony  of  Padua,  of  the  Order  of  St.  Francis,  was 
by  birth  a  Portuguese.  In  life,  as  after  death,  he  worked  many 
miracles,  and  was  famous  for  learning  as  well  as  for  holiness.  He 
died  at  Padua,  in  north  Italy,  whence  the  name  by  which  he  is 
universally  known. 

In  1 23 1,  on  June  13th,  when  the  saint  was  thirty-six 
years  of  age,  his  brief  but  brilliant  apostolate  came  to  a 
sudden  close.  After  his  death,  beginning  on  the  day  of  his 
burial  at  Padua,  which  happened  on  Tuesday ,  June  1 7th, 
so  many  miracles  were  wrought  through  the  intercession  of 
St.  Anthony,  that  already  in  the  following  year,  on  May 
30,  1232,  he  was  publicly  and  solemnly  declared  a  saint 
by  Pope  Gregory  IX. 

Devotions  In  f)onor  of  St*  Jrancte  of  Bsstei 
TOje  fite  i&unHagB  tit  Honor  of  tfje  &amo  Stigmata 

•  (Feast,  September  17th) 

o  all  the  faithful  who,  upon  the  five  Sundays  which 
immediately  precede  the  feast  of  the  sacred  Stigmata 
of  St.  Francis  of  Assisi,  or  upon  any  other  five  consecutive 
Sundays  during  the  year,  shall  exercise  themselves  either 
in  pious  meditation,  or  in  vocal  prayer,  or  in  any  other 
work  of  Christian  piety,  in  honor  of  the  said  sacred  Stig- 
mata, a  plenary  indulgence  is  granted  once  a  year,  on  each 
of  the  five  Sundays,  on  the  usual  conditions.  —  Leo  XIII, 
Nov.  21,  1885. 

he  seraphic  St.  Francis  of  Assisi,  in  September,  1224, 
being  rapt  in  contemplation  on  the  desolate  Mount 
Alvernia  in  the  Apennines,  received  from  Almighty  God 
the  wondrous  grace  of  having  impressed  on  his  hands,  feet, 
and  side,  the  likeness  of  the  sacred  wounds  of  Christ. 
From  these  stigmata  blood  flowed  at  intervals,  until  the 
day  of  the  saint's  death,  two  years  later.  The  Holy  See 
has  decreed  that  this  miracle  be  annually  commemorated 
in  the  Church,  on  September  17. 


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779 


Stager  of  tlje  (Eijurdj  in  Jftonor  of  tfje  S&acreo  Stigmata 
of  £t,  Francis  of  Assist 

OLord  Jesus  Christ,  who  when  the  world  was  growing 
cold,  in  order  that  the  hearts  of  men  might  burn  anew 
with  the  fire  of  Thy  love,  didst  in  the  flesh  of  the  most 
blessed  Francis  reproduce  the  stigmata  of  Thy  passion : 
be  mindful  of  his  merits  and  prayers ;  and  in  Thy  mercy 
vouchsafe  to  us  the  grace  ever  to  carry  Thy  cross,  and  to 
bring  forth  worthy  fruits  of  penance. 

^rager  for  fye  .feast  of  J&t  JFranrfs  of  SU»tei 

(October  4th) 

From  the  Roman  Missal 

aint  Francis  of  Assisi,  Founder  of  the  great  Order  of 
Friars  Minor,  was  renowned  for  the  strict  practice 
of  evangelical  poverty,  which  he,  both  by  example  and  by 
precept,  inculcated  on  his  followers.  Pope  Innocent  III, 
naving  seen  in  a  vision  the  humble  Francis  supporting 
the  tottering  walls  of  the  Lateran  Basilica,  the  Cathedral 
of  Rome,  fostered  to  the  utmost  the  new  Institute.  Mi 
raculously  marked  with  the  sacred  stigmata  (Sept.  17), 
Saint  Francis  passed  away  at  Assisi,  his  birthplace,  Oct.  4, 
1226,  being  then  in  the  45th  year  of  his  age. 

OGod,  who,  through  the  merits  of  blessed  Francis, 
dost  magnify  thy  church,  enriching  it  anew  with 
spiritual  offspring :  make  us,  like  him,  to  disdain  the  goods 
of  earth,  nor  at  any  time  to  lack  the  comforting  gifts 
of  heaven. 


Xooena  to  &t.  JFrancte  of  &s*i*i 

1.  a->(lorious   St.  Francis,  who  didst  voluntarily 
\g>  renounce  all  the  comforts  and  riches  of  thy  home 
to  follow  more  perfectly  the  life  of  poverty  and  abnegation 
of  Jesus  Christ :  obtain  for  us,  we  pray,  a  generous  con- 


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tempt  of  all  things  in  this  world,  that  we  may  secure  the  true 
and  eternal  things  of  heaven. 

Glory  be,  etc.  , 

2.  0  glorious  St.  Francis,  who  during  the  whole  course 
of  thy  life  didst  continually  weep  over  the  Passion  of  the 
Redeemer,  and  labor  most  zealously  for  the  salvation  of 
souls :  obtain  for  us,  we  pray,  the  grace  of  weeping  con- 
tinually over  those  sins  by  which  we  have  crucified  afresh 
Our  Lord  Jesus  Christ,  that  we  may  attain  to  be  of  the 
number  of  those  who  shall  eternally  bless  His  supreme 
mercy. 

Glory  be,  etc. 

3.  O  glorious  St.  Francis,  who,  loving  above  all  things 
suffering  and  the  cross,  didst  merit  to  bear  in  thy  body  the 
miraculous  stigmata,  by  which  thou  didst  become  a  living 
image  of  Jesus  Christ  crucified:  obtain  for  us,  we  pray, 
the  grace  to  bear  in  our  bodies  the  mortifications  of  Christ, 
that  we  may  merit  one  day  to  receive  the  consolations  which 
are  infallibly  promised  to  all  those  who  now  weep. 

' '  If  we  be  dead  with  Christ  Jesus,  we  shall  live  also  with 
Him,"  says  the  Apostle;  "if  we  suffer,  we  shall  also  reign 
with  Him"  (2  Tim.  ii.  11,  12). 

Pray  for  us,  St.  Francis,  that  we  may  obtain  the  graces 
and  favors  we  ask  for  in  this  novena ;  pray  for  us,  espe- 
cially, that  we  may  obtain  the  grace  of  perseverance ;  of  a 
noly  death  and  a  happy  eternity.  Say  the*  Our  Father, 
Hail  Mary,  Glory,  five  times. 

Enbocatton  to  &t  Cfjomas  &qumas  before  Hectare 
or  i&tuog 

O blessed  Thomas,  patron  of  schools,  obtain  for  us 
from  God  an  invincible  faith,  burning  charity,  a 
chaste  life,  and  true  knowledge,  through  Christ  our  Lord. 
Amen. 

Indulgence  of  100  days,  once  a  day.  —  Leo  XIII,  Dec 
14,  1889. 


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781 


JPrager  of  &t,  EJjomas  &qmna8 
(To  be  said  before  study  or  class) 

C\  merciful  God,  grant  that  I  may  eagerly 
desire,  carefully  search  out,  truthfully  acknowl- 
edge, and  ever  perfectly  fulfil  all  things  which  are 
pleasing  to  Thee,  to  the  praise  and  glory  of  Thy  name. 
Amen. 

Indulgence  of  300  days,  each  time.  —  Leo  XIII 
June  21,  1879. 

&  Nooena  in  Jgonor  of  £t.  ^fjtlomnta,  Uirgtn  anH  jjttartgt 

The  Little  Wonder-Worker  of  Our  Own  Times 

*THTor  close  on  a  hundred  years  the  name  of  St.  Philo- 
r-C-l  mena  has  been  accorded  in  the  Church  a  veneration 
which,  growing  intensified  by  the  number  of  miracles 
vouchsafed  through  her  intercession,  has  spread  over  the 
whole  world.  Previous  to  the  discovery  of  her  tomb  and 
relics  at  the  opening  of  the  nineteenth  century,  her  name 
had  found  no  place  in  sacred  story.  There  is  a  pious 
tradition  that  she  was  a  child-martyr  and  a  contemporary 
of  St.  Sebastian,  who  suffered  in  the  reign  of  the  Roman 
Emperor  Diocletian  about  the  year  of  Our  Lord  286. 

The  Catacomb  of  St.  Priscilla,  outside  the  walls  of  Rome, 
lies  beneath  the  Via  Salaria  Nova.  Here,  in  the  pon- 
tificate of  Pius  VII,  a  remarkable  slab  attracted  the  cus- 
todians of  the  cemetery,  who  were  then  prosecuting  inves- 
tigations there,  and  on  the  25th  of  May,  1802,  the  tomb 
was  formally  examined.  On  the  tiles  that  enclosed  it, 
the  following  inscription  was  read:  " Philomend  Pax 
Tecum.11  The  devices  which  were  interwoven  with  these 
simple  words  —  an  anchor,  an  arrow,  and  a  palm  —  deter- 
mined the  spot  as  the  last  resting  place  of  a  martyr.  The 
tomb  was  opened  by  Monsignor  Ludovici,  who  disclosed 
to  the  gaze  of  his  assistants  and  bystanders  the  precious 


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remains.  Beside  them  stood  the  phial  containing  the 
blood  of  the  saint.  The  examination  of  the  relics  having 
been  made,  it  was  ascertained  that  St.  Philomena  had  been 
martyred  in  her  tender  youth,  at  about  12  or  13  years  of 
age. 

The  relics  of  the  saint  were  bestowed  in  the  Church  of 
Mugnano,  which  was  destined  on  this  account  and  through 
the  numerous  miracles  wrought  by  her  intercession  to  be- 
come one  of  the  most  honored  shrines  in  the  Christian 
world.  It  was  in  the  summer  of  1805  that  the  relics  were 
transferred  to  Mugnano.  On  the  eve  of  the  arrival  the 
bells  of  all  the  churches  were  rung,  and  cannon  were  fired 
in  honor  of  the  advent  of  the  relics.  The  inhabitants  made 
their  first  petition  to  the  saint  by  asking,  through  her  in- 
tercession, that  the  long-continued  drought  from  which 
their  crops  suffered  might  come  to  an  end.  The  sound  of 
the  bells  from  the  church  towers  had  scarcely  ceased  when 
rain  fell  in  copious  torrents.  At  sunrise  the  procession 
entered  Mugnano.  The  joyful  inhabitants  turned  out  in 
vast  multitudes  with  olive  branches  in  their  hands  to  wel- 
come the  youthful  martyr — and  the  little  children,  as  they 
saw  the  case  of  relics  dressed  with  flowers,  filled  the  air 
with  the  cries  of  "  Viva  la  Santa !  Viva  la  Santa  !  Hail 
to  the  saint ! " 

During  the  course  of  the  procession  to  the  church  of  Santa 
Maria  delle  Grazie  —  which  occupied  two  hours  —  many 
manifestations  of  the  power  of  the  saint  were  witnessed. 

Although  the  day  was  serene  and  beautiful  at  one  time 
a  whirlwind  arose,  and  yet  not  a  single  one  of  the  lights 
which  were  carried  before  the  Shrine  of  Philomena  was 
extinguished. 

The  body  of  the  saint  was  placed  under  a  splendid 
canopy  at  the  Gospel  side  of  the  principal  altar,  where 
High  Mass  was  celebrated.  That  day  —  the  10th  of 
August  —  was  observed  as  a  feast  day  of  obligation,  and 
the  spiritual  rejoicings  lasted  over  many  weeks. 

The  numerous  wonders  which  immediately  began  to  be 
wrought  at  this  shrine  induced  Don  Francesco  —  the 
saintly  priest  who  had  received  them  from  Rome  —  to  an- 
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in  his  private  chapel.  After  a  short  time  he  bestowed 
them  on  the  church  of  Santa  Maria  delle  Grazie. 

Here  a  side  chapel  was  prepared  to  receive  them,  and  an 
altar  erected,  beneath  which  they  were  henceforth  to  rest 
for  public  veneration. 

On  the  feast  of  St.  Michael  the  Archangel,  September 
25,  1805,  after  the  celebration  of  High  Mass,  the  relics 
were  carried  in  procession,  and  solemnly  deposited  in  their 
appointed  place. 

Mass  was  again  chanted  at  the  new  altar,  and  thus  ended 
the  translation  of  the  relics  of  St.  Philomena.  To  the  zeal 
and  sanctity  of  the  Cure*  of  Ars  may  be  ascribed,  in  great 
measure,  the  rapid  and  universal  spread  of  devotion  to  St 
Philomena  throughout  France.  Medals  and  other  me- 
morials of  the  virgin-martyr  distributed  by  him  were  fruit* 
ful  of  many  miracles.  The  story  of  the  extinction  of  a 
fire  at  his  house  (caused  by  the  agency  of  the  devil),  through 
the  presence  of  a  statue  of  St.  Philomena,  will  be  remem- 
bered by  many  readers  of  Monsieur  Vianney's  life. 

Among  the  clients  of  the  martyr,  whose  special  holiness 
has  distinguished  them  in  the  annals  of  this  century,  may 
be  named  —  Pere  Varin,  one  of  the  restorers  of  the  Society 
of  Jesus  in  France;  Venerable  Mother  Barat,  foundress 
of  the  Congregation  of  the  Sacred  Heart;  Madame 
d'Houet,  foundress  of  the  Faithful  Companion  of  Jesus 
and  Mary;  Pere  Eymard,  founder  of  the  Priests  of  the 
Most  Holy  Sacrament. 

As  regards  the  shrine  at  Mugnano,  the  present  beautiful 
church,  surmounted  by  its  dome  and  towers,  was  under- 
taken in  1853,  and  completed  three  years  later.  Its  great 
attraction  is  the  chapel  containing  the  relics  of  St.  Philo- 
mena. A  profusion  of  the  finest  marbles,  mingled  with 
agate  and  porphyry,  cover  the  walls  from  floor  to  ceiling. 
Stately  columns,  supporting  Corinthian  capitals  of  white 
marble,  impart  an  appearance  of  chaste  splendor  to  the 
whole  interior.  Over  the  white  marble  altar  stands  the 
case  containing  the  relics,  revealing  the  figure  of  the  saint, 
haif  sitting,  half  reclining  on  her  couch,  radiant  in  jewels 
and  costly  attire.  Above  is  the  familiar  picture  of  our 
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is  an  altar,  on  which  rests  the  reliquary  containing  the 
phial  of  the  martyr's  blood.  This  exquisite  casket  was  the 
gift  of  Marie  Therese,  Queen  of  Naples.  It  is  entirely 
composed  of  silver,  and  through  an  aperture  filled  with 
glass  the  sacred  relic  may  be  easily  seen.  The  generosity 
of  faithful  hearts,  in  happier  times,  bestowed  vast  endow- 
ments and  estates  on  this  church  of  St.  Philomena,  and  thus 
provided  for  the  relief  of  the  poor  and  the  advancement 
of  other  meritorious  works.  But,  alas !  the  sacrilegious 
hands  of  the  usurper  have  confiscated  all. 

The  constant  stream  of  pilgrims  has,  however,  never 
ceased.  Old  and  young,  rich  and  poor,  of  all  nationalities, 
assemble  there,  and  bring  away  with  them  graces  untold, 
and  a  deep  sense  of  the  power  of  God  through  the  efficacy 
of  His  saints. 

The  decree  authorizing  the  devotion  to  St.  Philomena, 
and  granting  to  the  clergy  of  Nola  the  privilege  of  saying 
Mass  in  her  honor,  was  published  by  Gregory  XVI  on 
January  30,  1837.  In  March,  1839,  the  same  Pontiff, 
by  decree  of  the  Sacred  Congregation  of  Rites,  raised  her 
feast  to  the  dignity  of  a  double  of  the  second  class.  It  is 
to  be  noted  that  hers  is  the  only  instance  of  a  "Proper 
Office"  being  granted  in  honor  of  a  saint  of  whom  no 
details  are  recorded  or  known,  except  the  bare  fact  of  her 
martyrdom.  This  was  indicated,  as  we  have  already  re- 
marked, by  the  emblems  cut  on  her  tomb,  and  the  three 
simple  words  inscribed  on  the  slab  enclosing  her  place  of 
rest :  "Pax  tecum  !  Philomena.' '  "  Peace  be  with  thee  I 
Philomena." 

Pius  IX  and  Leo  XIII  gave  evidence  of  a  similar  venera- 
tion for  the  martyr  of  the  primitive  Church. 

In  Ireland,  the  devotion  to  this  child  —  saint  and  martyr 
—  has  been  taken  up  with  great  fervor,  and  rewarded  with 
many  striking  favors. 

The  pious  Sisterhoods,  to  whose  hands  is  confided  the 
great  work  of  Catholic  education,  have  not  been  slow  to 
find  how  powerful  is  the  help  of  the  "little  wonder-worker." 
Schools,  special  works  of  charity,  the  wants  of  the  sick  and 
afflicted,  have  many  a  time  been  blessed  and  promoted  in 
wonderful  ways  through  the  invocation  of  St.  Philomena. 


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Her  name  is  a  household  word  in  many  Irish  homes.  Many 
a  stricken  heart  turns  to  her  tor  aid  in  the  necessities  which 
encompass  our  various  paths  through  this  land  of  distress 
and  sorrow.  And  it  is  sweet  to  think  that  much  of  that 
beautiful  fervor  and  devotion  toward  St.  Philomena,. 
which  has  spread  like  the  odor  of  some  delicate  fragrant 
flower  over  pagan  and  far-off  lands,  has  been  borne  thither 
by  Irish  hands  and  Irish  hearts. 

May  our  efforts  to  retrace  some  of  the  glories  which  sur- 
round the  name  of  the  youthful  martyr  of  the  Catacombs 
increase  the  fervor  of  those  devoted  to  her.  May  they 
urge  others  to  spread  wider  still  veneration  for  her  virtues 
of  constancy  and  heroism,  by  which  she  obtained  such 
favor  with  God,  and  merited  so  many  benedictions  for 
those  who  invoke  her !    St.  Philomena !    Pray  for  us. 

^rager  for  a  ETotoena  in  Jftonor  of  &t.  pfjilomma 

O glorious  virgin  and  martyr,  beloved  child  of  God, 
blessed  Philomena  !  I  rejoice  in  thy  glory,  and  give 
God  thanks  that  He  has  bestowed  on  thee  such  power,- for 
the  glory  of  His  name,  for  the  edification  of  His  Church,  and 
to  honor  thy  merits  in  life,  and  thy  sufferings  and  martyr- 
dom in  death.  Looking  up  to  thee  in  heaven,  I  rejoice  to 
see  thee  so  exalted,  so  powerful,  so  pure,  so  generous.  I 
congratulate  thee  on  being  so  faithful  to  the  precepts  and 
counsels  of  Jesus  Christ,  while  on  earth,  and  on  being  so 
munificently  rewarded  by  Him  in  heaven.  Moved  by 
thine  example  to  the  practice  of  solid  virtue,  filled  with 
hope  at  the  view  of  the  rewards  bestowed  upon  thee,  I 
resolve  to  imitate  thee  in  the  avoidance  of  all  evil,  and  in 
the  fulfilment  of  God's  holy  will.  Assist  me,  O  glorious 
little  saint,  by  thy  powerful  intercession,  and  obtain  es- 
pecially for  me  perfect  purity  —  invincible  fortitude  in 
all  trials,  temptations,  and  sufferings  —  generosity  which 
refuses  nothing  to  God  —  and  love  stronger  than  death 
for  the  one  true  Faith  —  a  ready  and  willing  obedience 
to  the  Holy  Roman  Catholic  Church  and  to  our  sovereign 
Pontiff,  the  common  Father  of  all  the  faithful,  the  Past- 


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of  pastors  and  of  their  flocks,  and  vicegerent  of  Jesus  Christ 
throughout  the  universe. 

Beside  these  favors  which  I  have  now  asked  through  thy 
powerful  intercession,  O  blessed  Philomena  !  I  also  ask  an 
additional  grace  and  favor,  which  I  have  the  fullest  con- 
fidence of  obtaining  through  thy  powerful  intercession. 
(Here  mention  the  graces  and  favors.) 

Surely  God,  who  is  so  good,  and  for  whom  thou  hast  given 
up  thy  life  —  God  who  is  so  good,  and  who  has  bestowed  so 
many  gifts  and  favors  upon  and  through  thee  —  God  who 
is  so  good  as  to  have  died  for  me,  and  to  give  Himself  to  me 
in  holy  communion  —  God  who  is  so  good  as  to  have 
revealed  the  burning  love  of  His  sacred  Heart  for  me, 
surely  He  will  not  refuse  to  hearken  graciously  to  thy 
prayers,  to  my  supplications,  and  even  to  His  own  desire 
to  help  the  afflicted.  For  this  do  I  hope,  while  I  put  all  my 
confidence  in  God  and  in  thee,  O  blessed  Philomena! 
Amen. 

0  Jesus,  grant  me  grace  to  love  Thee,  and  to  make  others 
love  Thee.  0  Mary,  my  tender  Mother,  obtain  for  me  a 
great  love  for  Thy  divine  Son  Jesus.  Holy  St.  Joseph, 
bless  me  and  intercede  for  me.  St.  Philomena,  pray  for 
me.  Amen. 

—  Extracts  from  "  Life  of  St.  Philomena/'  published  by 
The  Irish  Messenger  of  the  Sacred  Heart. 


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UClbat  ie  an  f  nOulgence  1 

N  indulgence  is  the  remission  by  the  Church,  on 
specified  conditions,  of  the  whole  or  a  part  of  the  debt 
of  satisfaction  remaining  due  for  sin.  The  Church  has 
power  to  absolve  from  guilt;  she  has  also  power  to  remit 
the  punishment.  The  one  she  exercises  in  the  sacrament 
of  Penance;  the  other  she  exercises  when  she  grants  an 
indulgence.  And  it  is  clear  from  what  has  been  said  that 
an  indulgence  is  supplemental  to  absolution,  and  presup- 
poses the  forgiveness  of  the  guilt  of  sin. 

Theologically  considered,  an  indulgence  is  not  a  mere 
exercise  of  spiritual  power  and  authority  on  the  part  of  the 
Church ;  it  is  truly  a  payment  of  the  debt,  made  out  of  her 
treasury  of  satisfactory  merit  ;  for  in  this  are  stored  up 
the  superabundant  merits  of  Jesus  Christ,  and  the  accu- 
mulated merits  of  our  Lady  and  all  the  saints.  With 
this  inexhaustible  fund  at  her  command,  she  has  the  means 
of  satisfying  the  debts  due  from  her  children  to  the  justice 
of  God. 

In  form,  an  indulgence  emanates  from  the  Pope,  leaving 
out  of  account  the  limited  power  exercised  by  bishops  in 
favor  of  their  flocks  and  by  cardinals,  nuncios,  and  others ; 
and  it  is  registered  in  a  Decree  or  Rescript  of  the  Con- 
gregation of  Indulgences,  or  some  similar  document.  It 
attaches  to  a  specified  prayer  or  good  work  an  additional 
satisfactory  value,  such  value  being  expressed  in  the  terms 
of  an  ancient  canonical  penance,  viz.,  so  many  days,  quar- 
antines (which  lasted  forty  days),  or  years,  to  which  the 
indulgence  is  thereby  declared  to  be  equivalent.  The 
earliest  indulgences  were,  in  fact,  remissions  of  these  very 
penances. 

Indulgences  are  either  plenary  or  partial,  according  as  a 
remission  of  all,  or  of  part,  of  the  debt  of  punishment  due 
is  granted.   In  either  case  the  actual  benefit  obtained 

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depends  upon  the  dispositions  of  the  penitent,  and  the  car-* 
and  accuracy  he  employs  in  fulfilling  the  conditions  laid 
down. 

It  only  remains  to  add  that,  though  the  Church  has  no 
direct  jurisdiction  over  the  souls  in  purgatory,  she  author- 
izes and  encourages,  as  a  work  of  supreme  charity,  the 
application  of  indulgences,  by  way  of  suffrage,  to  the  needs 
of  those  afflicted  souk;  and  we  may  confidently  assure 
ourselves  that  these  suffrages  are  most  acceptable  to  the 
divine  Majesty,  and  that  what  the  Church  would  thus,  as 
it  were,  indirectly  loose  in  purgatory,  is  speedily  loosed  also 
in  heaven,  amid  the  rejoicing  of  all  the  heavenly  court,  to 
the  great  glory  of  God,  and  to  the  incalculable  benefit,  as 
well  of  the  suffering  souls  as  of  their  earthly  benefactors. 

Note.  —  The  following  indulgenced  prayers  and  ejacu- 
lations may  be  used  very  profitably  in  all  our  exercises  of 
piety;  e.g.,  at  Morning  and  Night  Prayer,  at  Mass,  Com- 
munion, and  Visits  to  the  Blessed  Sacrament,  and  in  par- 
ticular for  the  relief  of  the  holy  souls  in  purgatory. 


IF  you  would  serve  God  faithfully  and  piously,  you 
must  not  rest  satisfied  with  saying  your  morning  and 
evening  prayers;  you  must  also  often  raise  your  heart  to 
God  during  the  day,  at  your  work,  and  in  your  temptations. 
In  order  to  render  this  easier  to  you,  the  following  prayers, 
enriched  by  the  Church  with  numerous  indulgences,  have 
been  collected  together.  They  will  thus  tend  both  to  your 
own  good  and  the  relief  of  the  poor  souls.  "  We  forget  too 
often  our  dear  deceased,"  says  St.  Francis  of  Sales.  St. 
Ignatius  can  not  sufficiently  praise  and  esteem  indulgences. 
He  exhorts  us  for  the  love  of  God  to  set  high  value  on  them. 
St.  Alphonsus  Liguori  advises  us  to  make  the  intention  in 
our  morning  prayers  to  gain  all  the  indulgences  in  which 
we  can  participate  during  the  day.  Try  to  draw  the  great- 
est profit  from  these  prayers.  Learn  some  of  them  by 
heart,  so  as  to  have  them  ready  in  time  of  work  or  tempta- 
tion.   Repeat  them  as  often  as  you  can,  and  in  a  short 


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time  you  will  become  an  interior  soul  and  reap  rich  bless- 
ings. 

We  should  make  it  our  practice  to  offer  each  day  some 
special  prayer  or  work  for  the  holy  souls  suffering  in  pur- 
gatory. We  should  never  miss  saying  a  De  Profundis  for 
them,  or,  at  least,  the  indulgenced  Vehicles  and  Responses  : 

V.  Requiem  aeternam  V.  Eternal  rest  give  unto 
dona  eis,  Domine.  them,  O  Lord. 

R.  Et  lux  perpetua  luceat      R.  And    let  perpetual 


V.  Requiescant  in  pace.       V.  May    they    rest  in 


We  should  say  as  many  indulgenced  prayers  for  them  as 
we  can,  and  frequently  offer  the  holy  Sacrifice  of  the  Mass 
or  a  holy  communion  for  them. 


The  holy  souls  suffering  in  the  prison  of  purgatory  are 
incapable  of  helping  themselves. 

Out  of  the  depths  of  torturing  flame  they  call  to  us 
"  Miseremini  !  "    "  Have  pity  on  us  I " 

We  have  it  in  our  power  to  help  these  suffering  friends  of 
God.  We  can  do  so  by  prayer,  almsdeeds,  works  of  mercy, 
holy  communion,  the  Holy  Mass,  and  indulgences,  and  to 
do  so  is  certainly  an  act  of  charity.  Understanding  this 
full  well,  the  saints,  without  exception,  have  been  most 
earnest  and  constant  in  their  efforts  to  help  them.  Some 
of  them  have  made  this  devotion  one  of  the  strong  charac- 
teristics of  their  sanctity,  and  we  venture  to  say  that  no 
truly  devout  or  sincere  Catholic  neglects  this  spiritual  work 
of  mercy. 

Even  the  very  poor,  in  Ireland,  for  instance,  and  also  in 
this  country,  make  many  sacrifices  in  order  to  secure  for 
their  departed  relatives  and  others  the  special  benefits  of 
the  Holy  Mass.  May  the  same  enlightened  piety  ever 
remain  firmly  rooted  in  the  hearts  of  our  people,  and  may 
th<p  day  never  cor*>°  when  they  will  cease  to  follow  beyond 


R.  Amen. 


peace.   R.  Amen. 


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the  grave  with  tender  solicitude  the  souls  of  those  they 
loved  in  life. 

In  praying  for  the  dead  and  gaining  indulgence?  for  them, 
let  us  remember  that  every  prayer  we  say,  every  sacrifice 
we  make,  every  alms  we  give  for  the  repose  of  the  dear 
departed  ones,  will  all  return  upon  ourselves  in  hundred- 
fold blessings.  They  are  God's  friends,  dear  to  His  sacred 
Heart,  living  in  His  grace,  and  in  constant  communion  with 
Him ;  and  though  they  may  not  alleviate  their  own  suffer- 
ings, their  prayers  in  our  behalf  always  avail.  They 
can  aid  us  most  efficaciously.  God  will  not  turn  a  deaf 
ear  to  their  intercession.  Being  holy  souls,  they  are  grate- 
ful souls.  The  friends  that  aid  them,  they  in  turn  will 
also  aid.  We  need  not  fear  praying  to  them  in  all  faith 
and  confidence.  They  will  obtain  for  us  the  graces  that 
^e  ask  for  the  good  of  our  souls.  They  will  watch  over  us 
and  protect  us  in  the  dangers  of  life  and  they  will  intercede 
with  God  for  our  eternal  salvation.  —  See  Forget-Me-Nots 
from  Many  Gardens. 

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praters 

tEfjr  Glorg  fee  to  tip  JFatfjrr 

(Thrice) 

Indulgence  of  100  days,  three  times  a  day,  for  saying 
morning,  noon,  and  night,  the  Glory  be  to  the  Father  thrice, 
in  thanksgiving  to  the  Most  Holy  Trinity  for  the  graces  and 
privileges  granted  to  most  holy t  Mary,  especially  in  her 
glorious  assumption  to  to  heaven.  —  Pius  VII,  July  n, 
1815. 

0lorg  bt  to  tfje  JFatfjer 

(Seven  times) 

For  saying  the  Glory  be  to  the  Father  seven  times  *o 
obtain  the  Seven  Gifts  of  the  Holy  Spirit;  for  the 


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Propagation  of  the  Faith;  and  for  the  intention  of 
the  Pope. 

Indulgence  of  7  days,  every  time.  —  Pius  IX, 
March  12,  1857. 


In  the  name  of  the  Father,  and  of  the  Son,  and  of 
the  Holy  Ghost. 

Indulgence  of  50  days,  each  time ;  100  days,  each 
time,  if  made  with  holy  water.  —  Pius  IX,  July  28, 
1863,  March  23,  1866. 

Note.  —  The  words  must  be  said,  in  either  case. 


This  devotion  consists  of  two  half -hours,  viz.,  the 
last  of  the  old  year  and  the  first  of  the  new,  spent  in 
thanksgiving  to  the  Holy  Trinity  for  benefits  received, 
and  in  praying  according  to  the  intention  of  the  Pope. 

Indulgence  of  7  years.  —  Pius  IX,  Dec.  5,  1876. 
IFntoocattons  in  JSonor  of  tije  Jfalg  Gfrinttg 


•otence  of  the  Father,  help  my  frailty, 


and  rescue  me  from  the  depths  of  misery. 
Wisdom  of  the  Son,  direct  all  my  thoughts,  words, 
and  actions. 

Love  of  the  Holy  Spirit,  be  the  source  of  all  the 
operations  of  my  soul,  so  that  they  may  be  entirely 
conformed  to  the  divine  will. 

Indulgence  of  200  days,  once  a  day*.  —  Leo  XIII, 
March  15,  1890. 


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$rager  to  tfje  $tflg  Crmttg 

I adore  Thee,  O  my  God,  one  God  in  three  Per- 
sons; I  annihilate  myself  before  Thy  majesty. 
Thou  alone  art  being,  life,  truth,  beauty,  and  good- 
ness. I  glorify  Thee,  I  praise  Thee,  I  thank  Thee, 
and  I  love  Thee,  all  incapable  and  unworthy  as  I  am, 
in  union  with  Thy  dear  Son,  Jesus  Christ;  our  Saviour 
and  our  Father,  in  the  mercifulness  of  His  heart  and 
through  His  infinite  merits.  I  wish  to  serve  Thee, 
to  please  Thee,  to  obey  Thee,  and  to  love  Thee  always, 
in  union  with  Mary  immaculate,  Mother  of  God  and 
our  Mother,  loving  also  and  serving  my  neighbor  for 
Thy  sake.  Therefore,  give  me  Thy  Holy  Spirit  to 
enlighten,  correct,  and  guide  me  in  the  way  of  Thy 
commandinents,  and  in  all  perfection,  until  we  come 
to  the  happiness  of  heaven,  where  we  shall  glorify 
Thee  forever.  Amen. 

Indulgence  of  300  days,  every  time.  —  Pius  X, 
April  18,  1906. 

imager  for  $eact 

ive  peace,  O  Lord,  in  our  days ;  for  there  is  none 
other  that  fighteth  for  us,  but  only  Thou,  our 
God. 

V.  Let  there  be  peace  in  thy  strength,  O  Lord. 
R.  And  plenty  in  Thy  strong  places. 

Let  us  pray  • 

OGod,  from  Whom  proceed  all  holy  desires,  all 
right  counsels  and  just  works;  grant  unto  us 
,Thy  servants  that  peace  which  the  world  can  not  give, 
that  our  hearts  may  be  devoted  to  thy  service,  and ' 
that,  being  delivered  from  the  fear  of  our  enemies,  we 


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may  pass  our  time  in  peace  under  thy  protection. 
Through  Christ  our  Lord.  Amen. 

Indulgence  of  100  days,  every  time.  —  Pius  IX t 
May  18,  1848. 

'    ftn  ©fferinfl 

ternal  Father,"  we  offer  Thee  the  blood, 
passion,  and  death  of  Jesus  Christ,  and  the  sor- 
rows of  the  most  holy  Mary  and  St.  Joseph,  in  pay- 
ment for  our  sins,  in  suffrage  for  the  holy  souls  in  pur- 
gatory, for  the  wants  of  our  holy  Mother  the  Church, 
and  for  the  conversion  of  sinners.  Amen. 

Indulgence  of  100  days,  once  a  day.  —  Pius  IX, 
April  30,  i860. 

llrager  for  JFtoelttg  ano  Conformity  to  tfje  Dibint  OTKU 

Olord  Almighty,  Who  permittest  evil  to  draw 
good  therefrom,  hear  our  humble  prayers,  and 
grant  that  we  remain  faithful  to  Thee  unto  death. 
Grant  us  also,  through  the  intercession  of  most  holy 
Mary,  the  strength  ever  to  conform  ourselves  to  Thy 
most  holy  will. 

Indulgence  of  100  days,  once  a  day.  —  Pius  IX, 
June  15,  1862;  Leo  XIII,  July  19,  1879. 

JPrager  for  tfje  Supreme  pontiff 

Olord,  in  union  with  millions  of  believers,  and 
prostrate  here  at  Thy  feet,  we  pray  Thee  to 
save,  defend,  and  long  preserve  the  Vicar  of  Christ, 
the  Father  of  the  glorious  society  of  souls,  our  own 
Father.  To-day,  and  every  day  he  prays  for  us,  fer- 
vently offering  to  Thee  the  sacred  Victim  of  love  and 


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peace.  Turn  then,  O  Lord,  Thy  loving  eyes  upon  us, 
who  forgetful  as  it  were  of  ourselves  pray  now  above 
all  things  for  him.  Unite  our  prayers  with  his,  and 
receive  them  into  the  bosom  of  Thy  infinite  mercy, 
as  a  most  sweet  perfume  of  that  living  and  efficacious 
charity,  in  which  the  children  of  the  Church  are  united 
to  their  Father.  All  that  he  asks  of  Thee  to-day  we 
too  ask  for  with  him.  Whether  he  sorrows  or  rejoices, 
or  when  he  hopes  or  offers  the  Victim  of  love  for  his 
people,  we  would  be  united  with  him.  We  desire 
that  the  utterance  of  our  souls  should  be  one  with  his. 
Mercifully  grant,  O  Lord,  that  no  one  of  us  be  far 
from  his  mind  and  heart  during  the  hour  of  his  prayer, 
and  when  he  offers  to  Thee  the  sacrifice  of  Thy  blessed 
Son.  And  in  the  moment  that  he,  our  most  revered 
Pontiff,  holding  in  his  hands  the  very  body  of  Jesus 
Christ,  shall  say  to  the  people  over  the  chalice  of  bene- 
diction the  words,  The  peace  of  the  Lord  be  ever  with 
you,  do  Thou,  O  Lord,  cause  Thy  most  sweet  peace  to 
descend  with  a  new  and  manifest  power  into  our 
hearts,  and  upon  all  the  nations  of  mankind.  Amen. 

Indulgence  of  200  days,  once  a  day.  —  Leo  XIII, 
May  8,  1896. 

act  of  ftegtgnatiim  to  tfyt  Wixil  of  600 

Biat,  laudetur,  atque  #T)ay  the  most  just, 
in  aeternam  super-  «"  *  most  high,  and  most 
exaltetur  justissima,  altis-  adorable  will  of  God  be  in 
sima,  et  amabilissima  vo-  all  things  done,  praised, 
luntas  Dei  in  omnibus,  and  magnified  forever. 

Indulgence  of  joo  days,  once  a  day.  Plenary  in- 
dulgence, once  a  year,  to  all  who  say  it  daily.  Plen- 
ary indulgence  (at  the  point  of  death),  to  those  who, 
during  life,  shall  have  frequently  recited  this  ejacula- 
tion, provided  that,  worthily  disposed,  they  accept 


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death  with  resignation  from  the  hands  of  God.  —  Pius 
VII,  May  19,  1818. 

EJACULATION 

Deus  meus  et  omnia !  My  God,  and  my  all ! 

Indulgence  of  50  days,  every  time.  —  Leo  XIII, 
May  4,  1888. 

INVOCATION 

My  God,  grant  that  I  may  love  Thee,  and  as  the 
sole  reward  of  my  love,  grant  that  I  may  ever  love 
Thee  more  and  more. 

Indulgence  of  100  days,  once  a  day.  — Leo  XIIL 
March  15,  1800. 

EJACULATIONS 

My  God,  my  only  good,  Thou  art  all  mine ;  grant 
that  I  may  be  all  Thine. 

Indulgence  of  300  days,  once  a  day.  —  Leo  XHI, 
March  13,  1902. 

Blessed  be  God ! 

Indulgence  of  50  days,  if  said  devoutly  on  hearing 
a  blasphemy.  —  Pius  X,  Nov.  28,  1003. 

My  God,  unite  all  minds  in  the  truth  and  all  hearts 
in  charity. 

Indulgence  of  300  days,  every  time.  —  Pius  X, 
Jan.  21,  1005;  May  30,  1908. 

^rager  for  tijc  Cijurdfj 

O creator   Sancte         holy   Spirit,  Crea- 
Spiritus,  adesto  pro-  KJ  tor,  be  propitious  to 
pitius  Ecclesiae  Cath%licae,  the  Catholic  Church ;  and 


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eamque  contra  inimico-  by  Thy  heavenly  power 

rum  incursus  tua  superna  make  it  strong  and  secure 

virtute   robora   et   con-  against  the  attacks  of  its 

firma;  tua caritate, et gra-  enemies;   and  renew  in 

tia  spiritura  famulorum  charity   and   grace  the 

tuorum,  quos  unxisti,  re-  spirit  of  Thy  Servants, 

nova,  ut  in  te  clarificent  whom  Thou  hast  anoint- 

Patrem   Filiumque   ejus  ed,  that  they  may  glorify 

unigenitum  Jesum  Chris-  Thee  and  the  father  and 

turn  Dominum  nostrum.  His  only-begotten  Son, 

Amen.  Jesus  Christ,  Our  Lord. 

Indulgence  of  300  days,  once  a  day.  —  Leo  XIII, 
Aug.  26,  1889. 

Stager  for  tfje  ©ropaflatum  of  tfje  JFaify 

piritus  Sancte,  Spiri-  f~\  holy  Spirit,  Spirit 
tus  veritatis,  veni  of  Truth,  come  into 
in  corda  nostra ;  da  popu-  our  hearts ;  shed  the, 
lis  claritatem  lucis  tuae,  brightness  of  Thy  light  on 
ut  in  fidei  unitate  tibi  all  nations,  that  they  may 
complaceant.  be  one  in  faith  and  pleas- 

ing to  Thee. 

Indulgence  of  100  days,  once  a  day.  —  Leo  XIII, 
July  31,  1897. 

Vtni,  Sancte  &pmtus 
Invocation 

Veni,  Sancte  Spiri-  ypfoME,  O  Holy  Ghost, 
tus,  reple  tuorum  V£J  fill  the  hearts  of  Thy 
corda  fidelium,  et  tui  amo-  faithful,  and  kindle  in 
ris  in  eis  ignem  accende.  them  the  fire  of  Thy  love. 

Indulgence  of  300  days,  every  time.  —  Pius  X, 
May  8,  1007.  • 


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£ct  of  Consecration  to  tfje  Jftoig  Spirit 

Oholy  Spirit,  divine  spirit  of  light  and  love,  I 
consecrate  to  Ttiee  my  understanding,  heart, 
and  will,  my  whole  being  for  time  and  eternity.  May 
my  understanding  be  always  submissive  to  Thy 
heavenly  inspirations,  and  to  the  teaching  of  the 
Catholic  Church,  of  which  Thou  art  the  infallible 
Guide ;  may  my  heart  be  ever  inflamed  with  love  of 
God  and  of  my  neighbor ;  may  my  will  be  ever  con- 
formed to  the  divine  will,  and  may  my  whole  life  be 
a  faithful  imitation  of  the  life  and  virtues  of  Our  Lord 
and  Saviour  Jesus  Christ,  to  Whom  with  the  Father 
and  Thee  be  honor  and  glory  forever..  Amen. 

Indulgence  of  300  days,  once  a  day.  —  Pius  X,  June 
5,  1008. 

ftrts  of  tfje  Wt)m  Efjeolofltcal  Utrtuw 

Faith,  Hope,  and  Charity 

^EJatth.  O  my  God,  I  believe  in  Thee,  because 
r^-l  Thou  art  the  infallible  Truth ;  I  believe  all  the 
truths  which  the  Holy  Catholic  Church  teaches,  be- 
cause Thou  hast  revealed  them  to  her. 

ope.  O  my  God,  relying  on  Thy  mercy,  power, 
and  promises,  I  hope  to  obtain  the  pardon  of 
my  sins,  the  help  of  Thy  grace,  and  life  everlasting, 
through  the  merits  of  Jesus  Christ,  Our  Lord  and 
Redeemer. 

Eove.  O  my  God,  I  love  Thee  with  my  whole 
heart  and  above  all  things,  because  Thou  art 
infinitely  good ;  I  love  my  neighbor  as  myself  for  the 
love  of  Thee. 

Indulgence  of  7  years  and  7  quarantines,  each  time. 
—  Benedict  XIV,  Jan.  28,  1756. 


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Note.  —  Any  form  of  words  may  be  used,  provided 
it  expresses  the  particular  motive  of  each  of  the  three 
theological  virtues. 


Defection  to  tfje  $olg  Name 

Glory  be  to  the  Father,  etc.,  and  May  the  holy 
Name  of  Jesus  be  infinitely  blessed,  five  times. 

Indulgence  of  300  days,  each  time ;  plenary  indul- 
gence on  the  Sunday  after  the  Epiphany,  if  said  daily, 
to  all  who  visit  a  church  where  the  feast  of  the  Holy 
Name  is  being  celebrated.  —  Pius  X,  Nov.  26,"  1906. 


tfnoocatton  of  tfje  J^olg  Iffame 

Indulgence  of  50  days  every  time  one  says  to  an- 
other, Praised  be  Jesus  Christ,  or  answers,  Amen  or 
For  evermore. 

Also  indulgence  of  25  days,  every  time  any  one 
invokes  the  most  holy  name  of  Jesus ;  plenary  indul- 
gence at  the  point  of  death,  to  any  one  who  has  had 
the  devout  practice  of  saluting  and  answering  as 
above.  —  Clement  XIII,  Sept.  5,  1759. 


$rager:  "®  Most  Compassionate  3e*us!" 

Omost  compassionate  Jesus!  Thou  alone  art 
our  salvation,  our  life,  and  our  resurrection.  We 
implore  Thee,  therefore,  do  not  forsake  us  in  our  needs 
and  afflictions,  but  by  the  agony  of  Thy  most  sacred 
Heart,  and  by  the  sorrows  of  Thy  immaculate 


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Mother,  succor  Thy  servants  whom  Thou  hast  re- 
deemed by  Thy  most  precious  blood. 

Indulgence  of  100  days,  once  a  day.  —  Pius  IX, 
Oct.  6,  1870. 

Eraser  for  tije  ILotoe  of  Goto 

Omy  Jesus,  Thou  well  knowest  that  I  love  Thee ; 
but  I  do  not  love  Thee  enough :  Oh !  make  me 
to  love  Thee  more.  O  Love,  which  burnest  always 
and  is  never  extinguished,  my  God,  Thou  Who  art 
charity  itself,  kindle  in  my  heart  that  divine  fire 
which  consumes  the  saints  and  transforms  them  into 
Thee.  Amen. 

Indulgence  of  50  days,  twice  a  day.  —  Leo  XIII, 
Feb,  6,  1893. 

&])oxt  $rager  in  Sonar  of  tfje  fgolg  Jfamtlg 

rant  us,  O  Lord  Jesus,  faithfully  to  imitate  the 
examples  of  Thy  Holy  Family,  so  that  in  the 
hour  of  our  death,  in  the  company  of  Thy  glorious 
Virgin  Mother  and  St.  Joseph,  we  may  deserve  to  be 
received  by  Thee  into  eternal  tabernacles. 

Indulgence  of  200  days,  once  a  day.  —  Leo  XIII, 
March  25,  1897. 


ejaculation  of  st.  jerome  emtliani 

Sweetest  Jesus,  be  to  me  not  a  Judge,  but  a  Saviour. 

Indulgence  of  50  days,  every  time.  —  Pius  IX, 
Aug.  11,  1851. 


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EJACULATIONS 

My  J  esus,  mercy ! 

Indulgence  of  100  days,  every  time.  —  Pius  IX, 
Sept.  24,  1846. 

O  Lord,  preserve  to  us  the  Faith. 

Indulgence  of  100  days,  every  time.  —  Pius  X, 
March  20,  1908. 

Jesus,  my  God,  I  love  Thee  above  all  things. 

Indulgence  of  50  days,  every  time,  for  saying  or 
inducing  others  to  say  this  ejaculation.  —  Pius  IX, 
May  7,  1854. 

Saviour  of  the  world,  have  mercy  on  us. 

Indulgence  of  50  days,  once  a  day.  —  Leo  XIII, 
Feb.  21,  1891. 

Most  sweet  Jesus,  increase  my  faith,  hope,  and 
charity,  and  give  me  a  humble  and  contrite  heart. 

Indulgence  of  100  days,  once  a  day.  —  I«eo  XIII, 
Sept.  13,  1893. 

^rager  for  ttje  Conversion  of  Sinners 

Olord  Jesus,  most  merciful  Saviour  of  the  world, 
we  beg  and  beseech  Thee,  through  Thy  most 
sacred  Heart,  that  all  wandering  sheep  may  now 
return  to  Thee,  the  Shepherd  and  Bishop  of  their  souls. 
Who  livest  and  reignest  with  God  the  Father  and  the 
Holy  Spirit,  God  forever  and  ever.  Amen. 

Indulgence  of  300  days,  every  time.  —  Pius  X, 
Nov.  22,  1905. 


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$rager  to  Sestis  in  tije  Cabmtacle 

^p\EAR  Jesus,  present  in  the  Sacrament  of  the 
jLf  Altar,  be  forever  thanked  and  praised.  Love, 
worthy  of  all  celestial  and  terrestrial  love!  who,  out 
of  infinite  love  for  me,  ungrateful  sinner,  didst  assume 
our  human  nature,  didst  shed  Thy  most  precious 
blood  in  the  cruel  scourging,  and  didst  expire  on  a 
shameful  cross  for  our  eternal  welfare !  Now,  il- 
lumined with  lively  faith,  with  the  outpouring  of  my 
whole  soul  and  the  fervor  of  my  heart,  I  humbly 
beseech  Thee,  .through  the  infinite  merits  of  Thy 
painful  sufferings,  give  me  strength  and  courage  to 
destroy  every  evil  passion  which  sways  my  heart,  to 
bless, Thee  in  my  greatest  afflictions,  to  glorify  Thee 
by  the  exact  fulfilment  of  all  my  duties,  supremely  to 
Hate  all  sin,  and  thus  to  become  a  saint. 

Indulgence  of  100  days,  once  a  day.  —  Pius  IX,  Jan. 
i,  1866. 

Fistt  to  tfye  iSlessed  Sacrament 

With  the  Our  Father,  Hail  Mary,  and  Glory  be  to 
the  Father  five  times,  and  Our  Father,  Hail  Mary,  and 
Glory  be  to  the  Father  once  for  the  intention  of  the 
Pope. 

Indulgence  of  300  days,  every  time.  —  Pius  IX, 
Sept.  15,  1876. 

EJACULATION  IN  HONOR  OF  THE  BLESSED  SACRAMENT 

Jesus,  my  God,  I  adore  Thee  here  present  in  the 
sacrament  of  Thy  love. 

Indulgence  of  100  days,  every  time  before  the 
tabernacle;  indulgence  of  300  days,  at  exposition, 
every  time.  —  Pius  X,  July  3,  tq08 


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ACT  OF  ADORATION  WHILE  PASSING  A  CHURCH 

For  an  act  of  reverence  while  passing  a  church  or 
chapel  where  the  Blessed  Sacrament  is  reserved. 

Indulgence  of  100  days,  every  time.  —  Pius  X, 
July  3,  1908. 

EJACULATION  OF  PRAISE  AND  THANKSGIVING  TO 
THE  MOST  HOLY  SACRAMENT 

Blessed  and  praised  every  moment 
Be  the  most  holy  and  divine  Sacrament. 
or 

O  Sacrament  most  holy,  O  Sacrament  divine, 
All  praise  and  all  thanksgiving  be  every  moment 
Thine ! 

Indulgence  of  100  days,  once  a  day ;  100  days,  three 
times  a  day  on  Thursdays,  and  during  the  Octave  of 
Corpus  Christi;  plenary  indulgence  once  a  month; 
100  days  during  Mass  if  said  at  each  elevation; 
100  days,  at  the  ringing  of  the  bell  at  the  hours  during 
the  Forty  Hours7  Exposition,  or  at  other  times,  and 
at  Benediction.  —  Pius  VI,  May  24,  1776 ;  Pius  VII, 
June  30,  1818  ;  Dec.  7,  1819. 

Notorna  for  Corpus  (Strati 

This  novena  may  be  made  privately,  with  any  pious 
practices,  or  publicly  with  devotions  prescribed  by  the 
bishop. 

Indulgence  of  7  years  and  7  quarantines  each  day ; 
plenary  indulgence  on  the  feast  or  during  the  novena 
or  octave  on  the  usual  conditions,  viz.,  confession, 
communion,  and  prayer  according  to  the  intention  of 
the  Pope.  —  Pius  X,  May  8,  1907. 


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Far  /Ae  Increase  of  Daily  Communion 


ODULCISSIME  JesU, 
qui  in  hunc  mundum 
venisti,  ut  omnes  animas 
vita  di tares  gratiae  tuae, 
ad  quam  in  illis  servan- 
dam  simulque  fovendam 
in  augustissimo  Eucha- 
ristiae  Sacramento  salu- 
tare  pharmacum  earum 
>nfirmitatibus  sanandis, 
et  cibum  divinum  debili- 
tati  sustinendae  temetip- 
sum  quotidie  praebes,  te 
supplices  deprecamur,  ut 
super  eas  sanctum  tuum 
spiritum  benignus  effun- 
das;  quo  repletae,  lethali 
labe  si  quae  sint  inquinatae 
ad  te  revertentes,  vitam 
gratiae  deperditam  re- 
cuperent;  quae  vero,  te 
misericorditer  largiente, 
jam  tibj  adhaerent,  quo- 
tidie, prout  cui  dabitur, 
ad  tuam  ccelestem  dapem 
devote  accedant,  qua  ro- 
boratae,  venialium  cul- 
parum  a  se  quotidie  ad- 
missarum  antidotum  sibi 
comparare,  vitamque  gra- 
tiae  tuae   alere  valeant, 


f  \  sweetest  Jesus,  who 
earnest  into  this  world 
to  give  to  all  the  life  of  Thy 
grace,  and  •  who,  to  pre- 
serve and  sustain  it,  didst 
will  to  be  the  daily  remedy 
of  our  daily  infirmities, 
and  our  daily  food ;  hum- 
bly we  pray  Thee,  by  Thy 
heart,  all  on  fire  with  love 
of  us,  to  pour  out  Thy 
Holy  Spirit  upon  all,  so 
that  those  who  are  un- 
happily in  mortal  sin  may 
be  converted  to  Thee,  and 
recover  the  life  of  grace' 
which  they  have  lost ;  and 
those  who  by  Thy  gift  still 
live  in  this  divine  life, 
may  every  day,  when 
they  are  able,  approach 
devoutly  to  Thy  holy 
table,  where,  in  daily 
communion,  receiving 
every  day  the  antidote 
to  their  daily  venial  sins, 
and  nourishing  the  life  of 
grace  in  their  hearts,  and 
purifying  more  and  more 
their  souls,  they  may 
come  at  last  to  the  enjoy- 


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sicque  %  magis    magisque  ment  with  Thee  of  eternal 
emundatae,   sempiternam  beatitude.  Amen, 
in  coelis  beatitudinem  con- 
sequantur.    Amen.  . 

Note.  —  Those  who  are  daily  communicants,  even 
though  they  miss  once  or  twice  a  week,  are  not  bound 
to  confess  weekly  in  order  to  gain  all  indulgences, 
except  jubilees.  —  Pius  X,  Feb.  14,  1906. 

An  indulgence  of  300  days,  once  a  day,  for  the 
recital  of  the  above  prayer.  —  Pius  X,  June  3,  1905. 

$rager  to  $ur  ILaog  of  tfjc  fclesHseo  Sacrament 

O virgin  Mary,  our  Lady  of  the  Blessed  Sacra- 
ment, glory  of  the  Christian  people,  joy  of  the 
universal  Church,  salvation  of  the  world ;  pray  for  us 
and  awaken  in  all  the  faithful  devotion  to  the  Holy 
Eucharist  in  order  that  they  may  render  themselves 
worthy  to  receive  it  daily. 

Indulgence  of  300  days,  each  time.  —  Pius  X,  Jan. 
23,  1907. 

Jlragers  During  a  precession  of  tfjr  Blesseto  Sacrament 

Our  Father,  Hail  Mary,  Glory  be  to  the  Father.  Then 
say  ten  times : 

V.  Let  us  every  moment  praise  the  Most  Holy 
Sacrament. 

R.  May  our  God,  present  in  the  Sacrament,  be 
now  and  ever  praised. 

Repeat  Our  Father,  Hail  Mary,  etc.,  while  the  pro- 
cession is  in  progress. 

Indulgence  of  300  days.  —  Pius  X,  Aug.  11,  1906. 


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EJACULATION  AT  THE  ELEVATION  OF  THE  MASS 
AND  AT  THE  EXPOSITION  OF  THE 
BLESSED  SACRAMENT 

*1^vominus  meus,  et  (T\v  Lord  and  my  God! 
JLJ  Deusmeus! 

These  words  are  to  be  said  with  faith,  piety,  and 
love,  while  looking  upon  the  Blessed  Sacrament, 
either  during  the  Elevation  in  the  Mass,  or  when  ex- 
posed on  the  altar. 

Indulgence  of  7  years  and  7  quarantines.  —  Pius  X 
May  18,  1907. 

Fiatt  to  tfje  JSiesseK  &acramrnt  ©uring  tfjr  JFottg 
fours'  ©eijotton 

yJ^HE  prayer  for  forty  hours  together  before  the 
Blessed  Sacrament,  in  memory  of  the  forty  hours 
during  which  the  sacre,d  body  of  Jesus  was  in  the 
sepulcher,  began  in  Milan,  about  the  year  1534. 
Thence  it  spread  into  other  cities  of  Italy,  and  was 
introduced  into  Rome,  for  the  first  Sunday  in  every 
month,  by  the  Archconfraternity  of  the  Most  H6ly 
Trinity  of  the  Pilgrims  (founded  by  St.  Philip  Nerf, 
in  the  year  1548),  and,  for  the  third  Sunday  in  the 
month,  by  the  Archconfraternity  of  Our  Lady  of 
Prayer,  called  La  Morte,  in  the  year  1551. 

This  prayer  of  the  Forty  Hours  was  established 
forever  by  Pope  Clement  VIII,  for  the  whole  course  of 
the  year,  in  regular  continuous  succession,  from  one 
church  to  another,  commencing  on  the  first  Sunday 
in  Advent.  This  Pope  was  moved  to  establish  this 
devotion  by  the  public  troubles  of  holy  Church,  in 
order  that,  day  and  night,  the  faithful  might  appease 
their  Lord  by  prayer,  befc-e  the  Blessed  Sacrament 

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in  solemn  exposition,  imploring  there  His  divine  mercy. 
He  further  granted  indulgences  to  those  who  shall 
assist  at  prayer  during  this  solemn  exposition.  All 
this  was  afterward  confirmed  by  Pope  Paul  V,  in  the 
brief,  Cum  felicis  recordations,  May  10,  1606.  The 
indulgences  are:  a  plenary  indulgence  to  all  who, 
after  confession  and  communion,  shall  devoutly  visit 
the  Blessed  Sacrament  exposed  to  public  veneration 
and  pray  for  the  intention  of  the  Sovereign  Pontiff; 
an  indulgence  of  10  years  and  10  quarantines,  for  every 
visit  made  with  true  contrition  and  a  firm  purpose  of 
going  to  confession.  This  indulgence  was  confirmed 
by  his  Holiness,  Pope  Pius  IX,  by  a  rescript  of  the  S. 
Congr.  of  Indulgences,  Nov.  26,  1876.  By  a  rescript, 
May  10,  1807,  Pius  VII  declared  that  henceforth  and 
forever,  in  the  churches  where  the  Blessed  Sacrament 
is  exposed,  all  the  altars  are  privileged  during  the 
time  of  exposition,  and  Leo  XIII,  by  a  rescript  of 
the  S.  Congr.  of  Indulgences,  Dec.  8,  1897,  extended 
the  same  indulgences  to  all  churches  throughout  the 
world  where  this  devotion  is  practised  as  in  Rome.  — 
"The  New  Raccolta." 

Note.  —  The  Prayer  of  St.  Alphonsus  Liguori  for 
a  Visit  to  the  Blessed  Sacrament  is  very  suitable  for 
the  Forty  Hours1  Adoration. 

All  the  prayers,  litanies,  ejaculations,  and  devotions 
found  in  this  book  in  honor  of  the  Blessed  Sacrament, 
the  Most  Holy  Name,  the  Passion  of  Our  Lord,  and 
the  Sacred  Heart  of  Jesus,  are  appropriate  for  this 
occasion.  The  Rosary,  especially  the  Eucharistic 
Rosary,  and  the  Litany  of  the  Saints  are  also  very 
commendable. 


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ftct  of  Keystation  ano  Ejaculations  for  a  Visit 

3esus,  my  God,  my  Saviour,  true  God  and  true 
man,  in  thdt  lowly  homage  with  which  faith 
inspires  me,  with  my  whole  heart  I  adore  and  love 
Thee  in  the  most  august  Sacrament  of  the  Altar,  in 
reparation  for  all  the  acts  of  irreverence,  profanation, 
and  sacrilege,  which  I  myself  may  ever  have  been  so 
unhappy  as  to  have  committed,  as  well  as  for  all  such 
like  acts  that  ever  have  been  done  by  others,  or  that 
may  be  done  in  ages  yet  to  come.  I  adore  Thee,  my 
God,  not  indeed  as  Thou  deservest,  nor  as  much  as 
I  am  bound  to  adore,  but  as  far  as  I  am  able ;  and  I 
would  that  I  could  adore  Thee  with  all  the  perfection 
of  which  a  reasonable  creature  is  capable.  Meantime 
I  purpose  now  and  ever  to  adore  Thee,  not  only  for 
those  Catholics  who  adore  and  love  Thee  not,  but  also 
for  the  conversion  of  all  bad  Christians,  and  of  all 
heretics,  schismatics,  Mohammedans,  Jews,  and  idola- 
ters. Jesus,  my  God,  mayest  Thou  be  ever  known, 
adored,  loved,  and  praised  every  moment,  in  the 
most  holy  and  divine  sacrament!  Amen. 

EJACULATORY  PRAYERS 

I adore  Thee  every  moment,  O  living  Bread 
of  heaven,  great  Sacrament ! 
Jesus,  Heart  of  Mary,  I  pray  Thee  send  Thy  bless- 
ing on  my  soul. 

Holiest  Jesus !  loving  Saviour !  I  give  Thee  my 
heart. 

The  Sovereign  Pontiff;  Pius  VII,  by  a  rescript,  Jan. 
21,  1815,  granted  to  all  the  faithful,  every  time  that, 
with  contrite  heart  and  devotion,  they  shall  say  this 
act  of  reparation  and  the  ejaculatory  prayers,  an  indul- 
gence of  200  days. 


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"Inotifer  ^rager  for  a  Uuwt 

*TT"Jook  down,  Holy  Father  and  Lord,  from  thy 
«-■— I  sanctuary,  and  from  heaven,  thy  dwelling-place 
on  high,  and  behold  this  sacred  Victim  which  our 
great  High  Priest,  Thy  holy  Child,  Our  Lord  Jesus, 
offers  up  to  Thee  for  the  sins  of  His  brethren ;  and  be 
appeased  for  the  multitude  of  our  transgressions.  Be- 
hold, the  voice  of  the  blood  of  Jesus,  our  brother, 
cries  to  Thee  from  the  Cross.  Give  ear,  O  Lord  I 
Be  appeased,  O  Lord !  Hearken,  an&^do  not  tarry, 
for  Thine  own  sake,  O  my  God,  for  Thy  name  is  in- 
voked upon  this  city  and  upon  thy  people ;  and  deal 
with'  us  according  to  Thy  mercy.  Amen. 

V.  That  Thou  vouchsafe  to  defend,  pacify,  keep, 
preserve,  and  bless  this  city. 

R.  We  beseech  Thee  to  hear  us. 

Indulgence  of  100  days,  once  a  day.  —  Pius  IX, 
Feb.  4,  i877. 


Inoulflences  for  ®nt  four's  $rager  on  fgolg  Cijursoag, 
Corpus  Cljristt,  ano  otijer  CijuRftags 

Plenary,  to  all  who  on  Holy  Thursday,  either  in 
public  or  private,  shall  for  one  hour  practise  some  de- 
votion in  remembrance  of  the  institution  of  the  most 
holy  Eucharist;  to  be  gained  after  confession  and 
communion  on  that  day,  or  some  day  in  the  following 
week. 

Plenary,  on  the  same  conditions,  on  the  Feast  of 
Corpus  Christi. 

300  days,  on  any  other  Thursday. 

Pray  according  to  the  intention  of  the  Pope.  — 
Pius  IX,  June  18,  1876. 


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INDULGENCE  FOR  A  VISIT  TO  THE  HOLY  SEPULCHER 
ON  HOLY  THURSDAY  AND,  GOOD  FRIDAY 

Ten  Years  and  Ten  Quarantines  for  each  visit. 
Condition:  Prayer  according  to  the  intention  of 
the  Pope.  -i-Pius  VII,  March  7,  181 5. 

SSt'otn  ©ffmnss,  atto  imager*  in  JSonor  of  fye  $§rerioti* 
Elooo  of  <®ux  ILoro 

I 

ternal  Father !  I  offer  Thee  the  merits  of 
the  precious  blood  of  Jesus,  Thy  well-beloved 
Son,  my  Saviour  and  my  God,  for  the  propagation 
and  exaltation  of  my  dear  Mother,  Thy  holy  Church ; 
for  the  safety  and  prosperity  of  her  visible  head,  our 
chief  pastor,  the  Bishop  of  Rome;  for  the  cardinals, 
bishops,  and  pastQrs  of  souls,  and  for  all  the  ministers 
of  the  sanctuary.    Glory  be  to  the  Father. 

Blessed  and  praised  for  evermore  be  Jesus,  Who 
hath  saved  us  with  His  blood. 

II 

ternal  Father  !  I  offer  Thee  the  merits  of 
the  precious  blood  of  Jesus,  Thy  well-beloved 
Son,  my  Saviour  and  my  God,  for  the  peace  and  con- 
cord of  Catholic  kings  and  princes,  for  the  humilia- 
tion of  the  enemies  of  our  holy  Faith,  and  for  the  wel- 
fare of  all  Christian  people.  Glory  be  to  the  Father. 
Blessed  and  praised,  etc. 

Ill 

^Vternal  Father!  I  offer  Thee  the  merits  of 
V^l  the  precious  blood  of  Jesus,  Thy  well-beloved 
Son,  my  Saviour  and  my  God,  for  the  repentance  cvf 


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unbelievers,  the  uprooting  of  heresy,  and  the  conver- 
sion of  sinners.    Glory  be  to  the  Father. 
Blessed  and  praised,  etc. 

IV 

ternal  Father!  I  offer  Thee  the  merits  of 
the  precious  blood  of  Jesus,  Thy  well-beloved 
Son,  my  Saviour  and  my  God,  for  all  my  relatives, 
friends,  and  enemies ;  for  the  poor,  the  sick,  and  the 
afflicted,  and  for  all  those  for  whom  Thou,  my  God, 
knowest  that  I  ought  to  pray,  or  wouldst  have  me 
pray.  Glory  be  to  the  Father. 
Blessed  and  praised,  etc. 

V 

ternal  Father!  I  offer  Thee  the  merits  of 
the  precious  blood  of  Jesus,  Thy  well-beloved 
Son,  my  Saviour  and  my  God,  for  all  who  this  day 
are  passing  to  the  other  life ;  that  Thou  wouldst  save 
them  from  the  pains  of  hell,  and  admit  them  quickly 
to  the  possession  of  thy  glory.  Glory  be  to  the  Father* 
Blessed  and  praised,  etc. 


VI 

ternal  Father!  I  offer  Thee  the  merits  ot 
the  precious  blood  of  Jesus,  thy  well-beloved 
Son,  my  Saviour  and  my  God,  for  all  those  who 
love  this  great  treasure,  for  those  who  join  with  me 
in  adoring  it  and  honoring  it,  and  for  those  who  strive 
to  spread  devotion  to  it.  Glory  be  to  the  Father. 
Blessed  and  praised,  etc. 


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VII 

^Sternal  Father!  I  offer  Thee  the  merits  of 
v3l  the  precious  blood  of  Jesus,  Thy  well-beloved 
Son,  my  Saviour  and  my  God,  for  all  my  wants,  spiri- 
tual and  temporal ;  in  suffrage  for  the  holy  souls  in 
purgatory,  and  chiefly  for  those  who  were  the  most 
fervent  lovers  of  this  blood,  the  price  of  our  Redemp- 
tion,'and  who  were  most  devout  to  the  sorrows  and 
pains  of  our  dear  Mother,  most  holy  Mary.  Glory  be 
to  the  Father. 

Blessed  and  praised,  etc. 

Glory  be  to  the  blood  of  Jesus,  now  and  forever, 
and  throughout  all  ages !  Amen. 

Indulgence  of  300  days,  every  time.  —  Pius  VII, 
Sept  22,  1817. 

Oblation  an*  ftijantagtoing  in  ftonor  of  tije  JKost 
precious  JSlootJ  of  3tsus 

ternal  Father !  we  offer  Thee  the  most  pre- 
cious blood  of  Jesus,  shed  for  us  with  such  great 
love  and  bitter  pain  from  his  right  hand ;  and  through 
the  merits  and  the  efficacy  of  that  blood,  we  entreat 
Thy  divine  Majesty  to  grant  us  Thy  holy  benediction, 
in  order  that  we  may  be  defended  thereby  from  all 
our  enemies,  and  be  set  free  from  every  ill ;  whjlst  we 
say,  May  the  blessing  of  Almighty  God,  Father,  Son, 
and  Holy  Spirit,  descend  upon  us  and  remain  with  us 
forever.  Amen. 

Our  Father,  Hail  Mary,  Glory  be  to  the  Father. 

Indulgence  of  100  days,  every  time.  —  Leo  XII, 
Oct.  25,  1823. 


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I  n&ulflencefc  prager  tot  a  Christian  jfamtlg 

od  of  goodness  and  mercy,  we  commend  to  Thy 
all-powerful  protection  our  home,  our  family, 
and  all  that  we  possess.  Bless  us  all  as  Thou  didst 
bless  the  Holy  Family  of  Nazareth. 

O  Jesus,  our  most  holy  Redeemer,  by  the  love  with 
which  Thou  didst  become  man  in  order  to  save  us, 
by  the  mercy  through  which  Thou  didst  die  for  us 
upon  the  cross,  we  entreat  Thee  to  bless  our  home, 
our  family,  our  household.  Preserve  us  from  all  evil 
and  from  the  snares  of  men ;  preserve  us  from  light- 
ning and  hail  and  fire,  from  flood  and  from  the  rage 
of  the  elements ;  preserve  us  from  Thy  wrath,  from 
the  hatred  and  the  evil  designs  of  our  enemies,  from 
plague,  famine,  and  war.  Let  not  one  of  us  die  with- 
out the  holy  sacraments.  Bless  us,  that  we  may 
bravely  confess  that  faith  by  which  we  are  sanctified, 
that  we  may  never  falter  in  ouf  hope,  even  amid  pain 
and  affliction,  and  that  we  may  ever  grow  in  love 
for  Thee  and  in  charity  toward  our  neighbor. 
O  Jesus,  bless  us,  protect  us. 
O  Mary,  Mother  of  grace  and  mercy,  bless  us,  pro- 
tect us  against  the  evil  spirit;  lead  us  by  the  hand 
through  this  vale  of  tears  ;  reconcile  us  with  thy 
divine  Son ;  commend  us  to  Him,  that  we  may  be 
made  worthy  of  His  promises. 

St.  Joseph,  reputed  father  of  Our  Saviour,  guardian 
of  His  most  holy  Mother,  head  of  the  Holy  Family, 
intercede  for  us,  bless  and  protect  our  home  always. 
St.  Michael,  defend  us  against  all  the  malice  of  hell. 
St.  Gabriel,  obtain  for  us  that  we  may  ever  seek 
the  holy  will  of  God. 

St.  Raphael,  preserve  us  from  ill  health  and  all 
danger  to  life. 


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Holy  guardian  angels,  keep  us  day  and  night  in  the 
way  to  salvation. 

Holy  patrons,  pray  for  us  before  the  throne  of  God. 

Bless  this  house,  Thou,  God  our  Father,  Who  didst 
create  us;  Thou,  divine  Son,  Who  didst  suffer  for 
us  on  the  cross ;  Thou,  Holy  Spirit,  Who  didst  sanc- 
tify us  in  baptism.  May  God,  in  His  three  divine 
persons,  preserve  our  bodies,  purify  our  souls,  direct 
our  hearts,  and  lead  us  to  life  everlasting. 

Glory  be  to  the  Father,  glory  be  to  the  Son,  glory 
be  to  the  Holy  Ghost.  Amen. 

Indulgence  of  200  days,  once  a  day.  —  Leo  XIII, 
Jan.  19,  1889. 

%  Stager  to  tfjr  $olg  iFamiig  for  tije  jFulfflment  of 
our  Christian  Butits 

3 esus,  Mary,  and  Joseph,  bless  us  and  grant  us 
the  grace  to  love  our  holy  Church,  as  we. ought, 
above  all  earthly  things,  and  to  show  our  love  for  it 
always  and  with  the  evidence  of  deeds. 

Our  Father,  Hail  Mary,  Glory  be  to  the  Father. 

esus,  Mary,  and  Joseph,  bless  us  and  grant  us 
the  grace  to  profess,  as  we  ought,  openly,  with 
courage,  and  without  human  respect,  the  Faith  we 
received  as  a  gift  with  holy  baptism. 

Our  Father,  Hail  Mary,  Glory  be  to  the  Father. 

esus,  Mary,  and  Joseph,  bless  us  and  grant  us 
the  grace  to  share  in  the  defense  and  propaga- 
tion of  the  Faith,  as  we  ought,  when  duty  calls,  whether 
by  word  or  by  the  sacrifice  of  our  fortunes  and  our 
lives. 

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*7estjs,  Mary,  and  Joseph,  bless  us  and  grant  us 
J  the  grace  to  love  one  another  as  we  ought,  and 
bring  us  into  perfect  harmony  of  thought,  will,  and 
action,  under  the  rule  and  guidance  of  our  pastors. 
Our  Father,  Hail  Mary,  Glory  be  to  the  Father. 

Wesus,  Mary,  and  Joseph,  bless  us  and  grant  us 
tJ  the  grace  to  conform  our  lives,  as  we  ought,  to 
the  precepts  of  God  and  of  the  Church,  so  that  we 
may  always  live  in  that  charity  of  which  they  are  the 
expression  Amen. 

Indulgence  of  300  days,  once  a  day.  —  Leo  XIII, 
May  17,  1800. 

EJACULATION  TO  JESUS,  MARY,  AND  JOSEPH 

Jesus,  Mary,  and  Joseph,  I  give  you  my  heart  and 
my  soul ;  Jesus,  Mary,  and  Joseph,  assist  me  in  my 
last  agony ;  Jesus,  Mary,  and  Joseph,  may  I  breathe 
forth  my  soul  in  peace  with  you. 

Indulgence  of  300  days,  each  time.  —  Pius  VII, 
Aug.  26,  1814. 

Xttang,  and  otber  prager*  tot  a  feappg  Deatb 

Eord,  have  mercy  on  us. 
Christ,  have  mercy  on  us. 
Lord,  have  mercy  on  us.  » 
Christ,  hear  us. 
Christ,  graciously  hear  us. 
God,  the  Father  of  heaven.    Have  mercy  on  us. 
God,  the  Son,  Redeemer  of  the  world.    Have  mercy 
on  us. 

God,  the  Holy  Ghost.    Have  mercy  on  us. 


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Holy  Trinity,  one  God.  Have  mercy  on  us. 
Holy  Mary,1 

All  ye  holy  angels  and  archangels, 

Holy  Abraham, 

St.  John  the  Baptist, 

St.  Joseph, 

All  ye  holy  patriarchs  and  prophets, 

St.  Peter, 

St.  Paul, 

St.  Andrew, 

St.  John, 

St.  Jude, 

All  ye  holy  apostles  and  evangelists, 

All  ye  holy  disciples  of  Our  Lord, 

AU  ye  holy  innocents, 

St.  Stephen, 

St.  Lawrence, 

All  ye  holy  martyrs, 

St.  Sylvester, 

St.  Gregory, 

St.  Augustine, 

St.  Basil, 

St.  Ambrose, 

St.  Francis  de  S  Jes, 

St.  Vincent  de  Paul, 

St.  Aloysius, 

St.  Stanislaus, 

All  ye  holy  bishops  and  confessors, 

St.  Benedict, 

St.  Dominic, 

St.  Francis  of  Assisi, 

St.  Ignatius, 

St.  Philip  Neri, 

St.  Camillus  de  Lellis, 

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St.  John  of  God,1 

All  ye  holy  monks,  hermits,  and  founders  of  Religious 

Orders, 
St.  Mary  Magdalene, 
St.  Lucy, 
St.  Scholastica, 
St.  Teresa, 
St.  Catharine, 
St.  Clara, 
St.  Ursula, 
St.  Angela  Merici, 
St.  Jane  Frances  de  Chantal, 
St.  Barbara, 

All  ye  holy  virgins  and  widows, 

All  ye  saints  of  God,  intercede  for  us. 

Be  merciful  unto  us.    Spare  us,  O  Lord. 

Be  merciful  unto  us.    Hear  us,  O  Lord. 

From  Thine  anger,2 

From  an  evil  death, 

From  the  pains  of  hell, 

From  all  evil, 

From  the  power  of  the  devil, 

By  Thy  nativity, 

By  Thy  cross  and  passion, 

By  Thy  death  and  burial, 

By  Thy  glorious  resurrection, 

By  the  grace  of  the  Holy  Ghost  the  Comforter, 

In  the  Day  of  Judgment, 

We  sinners,  beseech  Thee,  hear  us. 

That  Thou  wouldst  spare  us,3 

That  Thou  wouldst  vouchsafe  to  bring  us  unto  true 
repentance, 

That  Thou  wouldst  vouchsafe  to  grant  eternal  rest  to 
all  the  faithful  departed, 

1  Pray  *or  us.  2  O  Lord,  deliver  us.  1  We  beseech  Thee,  hear  us. 


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Lamb  of  God,  Who  takest  away  the  sins  of  the  world, 

spare  us,  O  Lord.  1 
Lamb  of  God,  Who  takest  away  the  sins  of  the  world, 

graciously  hear  us,  0  Lord. 
Lamb  of  God,  Who  takest  away  the  sins  of  the  world, 

have  mercy  on  us. 
Lord,  have  mercy  on  us.    Christ,  have  mercy  on  us. 
Lord,  have  mercy  on  us, 

V.  We  adore  Thee,  O  Christ,  and  we  bless  Thee. 

R.  Because  by  Thy  holy  Cross  Thou  hast  redeemed 
the  world. 

Let  us  pray 

*1"\ivtne  Jesus,  incarnate  Son  of  God,  who  for  our 
JLJ  salvation  didst  vouchsafe  to  be  born  in  a-  Stable,  to 
pass  thy  life  in  poverty,  trials,  and  misery,  and  to  die  amid 
the  sufferings  of  the  Cross,  I  entreat  Thee  in  the  hour  of  my 
death,  say  to  thy  divine  Father:  11  Father,  forgive  him"; 
say  to  thy  beloved  Mother:  "behold  thy  son";  say  to  my 
soul:  "this  day  thou  shall  be  with  Me  in  Paradise."  My 
God,  my  God,  forsake  me  not  in  that  hour.  "/  thirst"  : 
truly,  my  God,  my  soul  thirsts  after  Thee,  who  art  the 
fountain  of  living  waters.  My  life  passes  like  a  shadow; 
yet  a  little  while  and  all  will  be  consummated.  Wherefore, 
O  my  adorable  Saviour,  from  this  moment,  for  all  eternity, 
i(into  Thy  hands  I  commend  my  spirit."  Lord  Jesus, 
receive  my  soul.  Amen. 

O  Jesus,  Who  during  Thy  prayer  to  the  Father  in  the 
garden  of  Gethsemane  wast  so  filled  with  sorrow  and  an- 
guish that  there  came  forth  from  Thee  a  bloody  sweat; 
have  mercy  on  us. 

Have  mercy  on  us,  O  Lord;  have  mercy  on  us. 

O  Jesus,  Who  wast  betrayed  by  the  kiss  of  a  traitor 
into  the  hands  of  the  wicked,  seized  and  bound  like  a  thief, 
and  forsaken  by  Thy  disciples ;  have  mercy  on  us. 

Have  mercy  on  us,  O  Lord;  have  mercy  on  us. 

O  Jesus,  Who,  by  the  unjust  council  of  the  Jews  was 
sentenced  to  death,  led  like  a  malefactor  before  Pilate, 


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scorned  and  derided  by  impious  Herod;  have  mercy  on 
us. 

Have  mercy  on  us,  O  Lord;  have  mercy  on  us. 

O  Jesus,  Who  wast  stripped  of  Thy  garments  and  most 
cruelly  scourged  at  the  pillar,  have  mercy  on  us. 

Have  mercy  on  us,  O  Lord;  have  mercy  on  us. 

O  Jesus,  Who  wast  crowned  with  thorns,  buffeted, 
struck  with  a  reed,  blindfolded,  clothed  with  a  purple 
garment,  in  many  ways  derided,  and  overwhelmed  with 
reproaches ;  have  mercy  on  us. 

Have  mercy  on  usfO  Lord;  have  mercy  on  us, 

O  Jesus,  Who  wast  less  esteemed  than  the  murderer 
Barabbas,  rejected  by  the  Jews,  and  unjustly  condemned 
to  the  death  of  the  cross ;  have  mercy  on  us. 

Have  mercy  on  us,  O  Lord;  have  mercy  on  us. 

O  Jesus,  Who  wast  loaded  with  a  cross,  and  led  to  the 
place  of  execution  as  a  lamb  to  the  slaughter ;  have  mercy 
on  us. 

Have  mercy  on  us>0  Lord;  have  mercy  on  us. 

O  Jesus,  Who  wast  numbered  among  thieves,  blas- 
phemed, and  derided,  made  to  drink  of  gall  and  vinegar, 
and  crucified  in  dreadful  torment  from  the  sixth  xo  the 
ninth  hour ;  have  mercy  on  us. 

Have  mercy  onus,0  Lord;  have  mercy  on  us. 

O  Jesus,  Who  didst  expire  on  the  cross,  Who  wast  pierced 
with  a  lance  in  presence  of  Thy  holy  Mother,  and  from 
Whose  side  poured  forth  blood  and  water;  have  mercy 
on  us. 

Have  mercy  on  us,  0  Lord;  have  mercy  on  us. 

O  Jesus,  Who  wast  taken  down  from  the  cross  and  bathed 
in  the  tears  of  Thy  most  sorrowing  Virgin  Mother ;  have 
mercy  on  us. 

Have  mercy  on  us,  0  Lord;  have  mercy  on  us. 

O  Jesus,  Who  wast  covered  with  bruises,  marked  with 
the  five  wounds,  embalmed  with  spices,  and  laid  in  the 
sepulcher ;  have  mercy  on  us. 

Have  mercy  on  us,  O  Lord;  have  mercy  on  us. 

V.  He  hath  truly  borne  our  infirmities. 

R.  And  He  hath  carried  our  sorrows. 


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Let  us  pray 
(Indulgenced  Prayer) 

OG0Df  Who  to  redeem  the  world  didst  vouchsafe  to  b& 
born  amongst  men,  to  be  circumcised,  rejected  by 
the  Jews,  betrayed  by  the  traitor  Judas  with  a  kiss,  to  be 
bound  with  cords,  and  as  an  innocent  lamb  to  be  led  to 
the  slaughter ;  Who  didst  suffer  Thyseff  to  be  shamelessly 
exposed  to  the  gaze  of  Annas,  Caiphas,  Pilate,  and  Herod ; 
to  be  accused  by  false  witnesses,  tormented  by  scourges  and 
insults,  crowned  with  thorns,  smitten  with  blows,  defiled 
with  spittings,  to  have  Thy  divine  countenance  covered,  to 
be  struck  with  a  reed,  to  be  stripped  of  Thy  clothes,  nailed 
to  and  raised  high  upon  a  Cross  between  two  thieves,  *o  be 
given  gall  and  vinegar  to  drink,  and  then  pierced  with  a. 
lance ;  do  Thou,  O  Lord,  by  these  most  sacred  sufferings,, 
whieh  I,  unworthy  as  I  am,  yet  dare  to  contemplate,  by 
Thy  holy  cross  and  by  Thy  bitter  death  (ree  rae  from  the 
pains  of  hell,  and  vouchsafe  to  bring  -  me  to  Paradise, 
whither  Thou  didst  lead  the  thief  who  was  crucified  with 
Thee,  my  Jesus,  who  with  the  Father  and  the  Holy 
Ghost  livest  and  reignest  God  forever  and  ever.  Amen. 
Pater,  Ave,  and  Gloria  five  times. 

Indulgence  of  300  days,  once  a  day.  —  Pius  VII,  Aug.. 
25,  1820. 

Eraser  for  tfje  Jattfjful  in  tfjetr  Hflong 

Omost  merciful  Jesus,  Lover  of  souls !  I  pray  Thee, 
by  the  agony  of  Thy  most  sacred  Heart,  and  by  the 
sorrows  of  Thy  immaculate  Mother,  cleanse  in  Thine  own* 
blood  the  sinners  of  the  whole  world  who  are  now  in  their 
agony  and  about  to  die  this  day.  Amen. 
Heart  of  Jesus,  once  in  agony,  pity  the  dying. 


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Vragrr  for  a  ftappg  fflearfj 

By  Cardinal  Newman 

Omy  Lord  and  Saviour,  support  me  in  my  last  hour  by 
the  strong  arms  of  Thy  sacraments,  and  the  fra- 
grance of  Thy  consolations.  Let  Thy  absolving  words  be 
said  over  me,  and  the  holy  oil  sign  and  seal  me ;  and  let 
Thine  own  body  be  my  food,  and  Thy  blood  my  sprinkling  ,* 
and  let  Thy  Mother  Mary  come  to  me,  and  my  angel 
whisper  peace  to  me,  and  Thy  glorious  saints  and  my  own 
■dear  patrons  smile  on  me,  that  in  and  through  them  aU 
I  may  die  as  I  desire  to  live,  in  Thy  Church,  in  Thy  faith, 
and  in  Thy  love.  Amen. 

EJACULATION 

My  Jesus,  mercy. 

Indulgence  of  100  days,  each  time.  —  Pius  IX,  Sept. 
24,  1846. 

Co  Jftsus 

O jesus,  while  adoring  thy  last  breath,  I  pray  Thee  to 
receive  mine.  In  the  uncertainty  whether  I  shall 
nave  the  command  of  my  senses,  when  I  shall  depart  out 
of  this  world,  I  offer  Thee  from  this  moment  my  agony 
and  all  the  pains  of  my  passing  away.  Thou  art  my 
Father  and  my  Saviour,  and  I  give  back  my  soul  into  Thy 
hands.  I  desire  that  my  last  moment  may  be  united  to 
the  moment  of  Thy  death,  and  that  the  last  beat  of  my 
heart  may  be  an  act  of  pure  love  of  Thee.  Amen. 

Indulgence  of  100  days,  once  a  day.  —  Leo  XIII,  July 
16,  1902. 

EJACULATION  • 

Jesus,  Mary,  and  good  Joseph,  bless  us,  now  and  in  the 
agony  of  death. 

Indulgence  of  50  days.  —  Pius  X,  June  9,  1006. 


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Eo  ifEarg 

Omary,  conceived  without  stain,  pray  for  us  who  fly 
to  thee.  Refuge  of  sinners,  Mother  of  those  who 
are  in  their  agony,  leave  us  not  in  the  hour  of  our  death, 
but  obtain  for  us  perfect  sorrow,  sincere  contrition,  remis- 
sion of  our  sins,  a  worthy  reception  of  the  most  holy  Viati- 
cum, the  strengthening  of  the  sacrament  of  Extreme  Unc- 
tion, so  that  we  may  be  able  to  stand  with  safety  before  the 
throne  of  the  just  but  merciful  Judge,  our  God  and  our 
Redeemer.  Amen. 

Indulgence  of  100  days,  once  a  day.  —  Pius  IX,  March 
xi,  1856. 

Jesus,  Mary,  and  Joseph,  I  give  you  my  heart  and  my 
fcoul. 

Jesus,  Mary,  and  Joseph,  assist  me  in  my  last  agony. 
Jesus,  Mary,  and  Joseph,  may  I  breathe  forth  my  soul 
in  peace  with  you. 


EJACULATIONS  TO  BE  USED  IN  PREPARATION  FOR 
A  GOOD  DEATH 

*^*HOSE  who  wish  to  make  sure  of  dying  well  should  fre- 
%£}  quentty  pray  for  the  grace  of  perseverance  and  make  use 
of  indulgenced  invocations,  many  of  which  are  contained  in 
this  'Book.  As  for  those  persons  who  are  in  attendance  on 
the  sicky  their  duty  is  from  time  to  time  to  suggest  or  recite  the 
Christian  Acts,  short  prayers,  etc.f  but  always  with  great 
sweetness  and  discretion. 

Confluence  in  6oo 

KE  who  has  placed  his  confidence  in  God  is  never 
abandoned  by  Him. 
Jesus  Christ  died  to  obtain  for  us  the  pardon  of  our  sins. 
God  gave  us  His  only  Son  to  die  for  us;  therefore  how 
can  He  refuse  to  pardon  us  ? 


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The  Lord  is  my  light  and  my  salvation ;  of  whom,  then, 
shall  I  be  afraid  ? 

Into  Thy  hands  I  commend  my  spirit ;  Thou  didst  re- 
deem me,  Lord,  Thou  God  of  mercy. 

We  pray  Thee,  therefore,  help  Thy  servants  whom  Thou 
hast  redeemed  with  Thy  most  precious  blood. 

In  Thee,  O  Lord,  have  I  trusted ;  let  me  never  be  con- 
founded.   Good  Jesus,  hide  me  in  Thy  sacred  wounds. 

Thy  wounds  will  plead  for  me. 

Passion  of  Jesus,  thou  art  my  hope. 

Death  of  Jesus,  thou  art  my  hope. 

Eternally  will  I  sing  the  Lord's  mercy. 

O  Mary,  my  Mother,  thou  canst  save  me;  thou  must 
save  me ;  have  pity  on  me.  Hail,  our  Queen  !  Hail,  our 
hope ! 

Holy  Mary,  pray  for  me. 

My  God,  I  regret  that  I  have  sinned,  because  sin  dis- 
pleases Thee,  O  infinite  Good !  My  God,  I  love  Thee  with 
jny  whole  heart  and  above  all  things.  Oh,  grant  that  I 
may  love  Thee  more  and  more. 

My  God,  would  that  I  could  love  Thee  as  Thou  dost 
deserve  to  be  loved. 

O  Mary,  my  Mother,  I  love  Thee  with  all  the  ardor  o* 
my  soul,  and  I  desire  to  love  Thee  eternally  in  paradise. 


Confcrmttg  to  SotJ's  fKUl1 

*TT-JOM>,  do  with  me  what  Thou  wilt.  May  Thy  Will  be 
1 1  *  ever  done ;  I  only  desire  what  Thou  wilt.  I  desire  to 
suffer  what  Thou  wiliest ;  I  desire  to  die  in  Thy  love  and 
in  perfect  conformity  to  Thy  holy  will. 

Into  Thy  hands  I  commend  my  body,  my  soul,  my  life, 
and  my  death.  I  love  Thee,  O  my  God,  whether  it  pleaseth 
Thee  to  send  me  consolations  or  afflictions,  and  I  desire  to 
love  Thee  always. 

Will  of  my  God,  Thou  art  my  love. 

1  Pius  VII,  May  19, 1818. 


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Ejaculation  of  fcesfflnation  to  tfje  82ltli  of  600 

Indulgences 

I.  One  hundred  days,  once  a  day. 

II.  Plenary,  in  arUctdo  mortis  (at  the  point  of  death),  to 
those  who,  during  life,  shall  have  frequently  recited  this 
ejaculation,  provided  that,  worthily  disposed,  they  accept 
death  with  resignation  from  the  hands  of  God. 

'  LJiat,  laudetur,  atque  in  fT\AY  the  most  just, 
J— J  aeternum  superexalte-  most  high,  and  most 

tur  justissima,  altissima,  et  adorable  will  of  God  be-  in 

amabilissima  voluntas  Dei  all  things  done,  praised,  and 

in  omnibus.  magnified  forever. 


Eraser  for  ©race  to  toe  tfje  WiiW  of  Goto 

rant  me,  most  kind  Jesus,  thy  grace,  that  it  may 
abide  with  me,  labor  with  me,  and  persevere  with  me 
to  the  end. 

Grant  me  ever  to  desire  and  to  will  that  which  is  the 
more  acceptable  to  Thee,  and  pleases  Thee  best. 

May  Thy  will  be  mine,  and  my  will  ever  follow  Thine, 
and  be  in  closest  accord  with  it. 

May  it  be  my  one  care  to  will  and  to  be  unwilling  in 
union  with  Thee,  and  may  I  be  unable  to  will  or  not  will 
anything  but  what  Thou  wiliest  or  wiliest  not. 

Indulgence  of  200  days,  once  a  day ;  From  the  Imitation 
9f  Christ,  iii.  15 ;  v.  3  —  Leo  XIII,  Feb.  27,  1886. 

©wire  of  ^araoise 

Omy  God,  when  shall  I  behold  Thine  infinite  beauty ; 
when  shall  I  behold  Thee  face  to  face  ? 
In  paradise  !  shall  love  Thee,  and  Thou  wilt  love  me 
throughout  eternity,  my  God  and  my  All ! 


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My  Jesus,  when  shall  I  behold  Thee  and  kiss  those 
wounds  which  were  inflicted  on  Thee  for  my  sake  ? 

0  Mary,  when  shall  I  find  myself  at  the  feet  of  the 
Mother  who  has  loved  and  aided  me  so  tenderly  ? 

My  sweet  Protectress,  turn  thou  on  me  thine  eyes  of 
mercy.  Take  me  from  this  land  of  exile,  and  show  me  the 
blessed  fruit  of  thy  womb,  Jesus. 

&n  ituusing  ifje  Crucifix 

Y  Jesus,  look  not  on  my  sins,  but  look  on  what  Thou 
didst  suffer  for  me. 
.Remember,  I  am  a  sheep  of  that  flock  for  which  Thou 
didst  lay  down  Thy  life, 

1  consent  to  being  consumed  for  Thee,  my  Jesus,  Who 
didst  consume  Thyself  entirely  for  me. 

Thou  didst  give  Thyself  entirely  to  me;  I  now  give 
myself  entirely  to  Thee. 

My  innocent  Lord,  Thou  didst  suffer  for  me  far  more 
than  I,  a  sinner,  am  now  suffering. 

My  beloved  Redeemer,  like  Magdalen  I  kiss  Thy  sacred 
feet;  vouchsafe  me  a  pardoning  word. 

My  God  !  My  God  !  Give  me  but  Thy  love  and  Thy 
grace;  I  ask  for  nothing  more. 

My  Jesus,  I  have  repaid  Thee  with  ingratitude ;  forgive 
me ;  I  pray  Thee  to  punish  me  in  this  life  rather  than  in 
the  next. 

Lord  Jesus  Christ,  by  Thy  sufferings  when  Thy  pure  and 
innocent  soul  left  Thy  most  holy  body,  have  pity  on  my 
poor  soul  when  it  shall  leave  my  body. 

My  Jesus,  Thou  didst  die  for  love  of  me;  I  would  die 
for  love  of  Thee. 


EJACULATION  OF  BLESSED  MARGARET  MARY 

O heart  of  love,  I  place  all  my  trust  in  Thee:  for 
though  I  fear  all  things  from  my  weakness,  I  hope 
all  things  from  thy  mercies.  . 

Indulgence  of  300  days,  each  time.  —  Pius  X,  June  3, 
1908. 

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EJACULATION  TO  OUR  LADY  OF  THE  SACRED  HEART 

Our  Lady  of  the  Sacred  Heart,  pray  for  us. 

Indulgence  of  100  days,  each  time.  —  Pius  X,  July 
904. 

Ssmn  far  tfje  Confratrmttg  of  tfje  Bona  Mm 

Jesus/   Ever-loving  Saviour 

Wesus  !  ever-loving  Saviour, 

J  Thou  didst  live  and  die  for  me ; 

Living,  I  will  live  to  love  Thee, 

Dying,  I  will  die  for  Thee. 
Jesus !  Jesus ! 
By  Thy  life  and  death  of  sorrow, 

Help  me  in  my  agony. 

When  the  last  dread  hour  approaching 
Fills  my  guilty  soul  with  fear, 

All  my  sins  rise  up  before  me, 
All  my  virtues  disappear. 
Jesus !  Jesus ! 

Turn  not  Thou  in  anger  from  me ; 
Mary  !  Joseph  !  then  be  near. 

Kindest  Jesus  !  Thou  wert  standing 

By  Thy  foster-father's  bed, 
While  Thy  mother,  softly  praying, 

Held  her  dying  Joseph's  head. 
Jesus !  Jesus ! 
By  that  death  so  calm  and  holy, 

Soothe  me  in  that  hour  of  dread. 

Mary  !  thou  canst  not  forsake  me, 

Virgin  Mother  undefiled ! 
Thou  didst  not  abandon  Jesus, 

Dying,  tortured,  and  reviled. 
Jesus !  Jesus ! 
Send  Thy  Mother  to  console  me ; 

Mary  !  help  thy  guilty  child. 


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Jesus !  when  in  cruel  anguish, 

Dying  on  the  shameful  tree, 
All  abandoned  by  Thy  Father, 

Thou  didst  writhe  in  agony, 
Jesus !  Jesus ! 
By  those  three  long  hours  of  sorrow 

Thou  didst  purchase  hope  for  me. 

When  the  priest,  with  holy  unction, 
Prays  for  mercy  and  for  grace^ 

May  the  tears  of  deep  compunction 
All  my  guilty  stains  efface. 
Jesus !  Jesus ! 

Let  me  find  in  Thee  a  refuge, 
In  Thy  heart  a  resting-place. 

If  my  eyes  have  sinned  by  seeing, 
And  my  hands  are  stained  with  blood, 

If  I  sinned  by  taste  or  hearing, 
If  my  feet  in  vice  have  stood, 
Jesus !  Jesus ! 

Thy  most  pure  and  guiltless  senses 
All  have  suffered  for  my  good. 

Then  by  all  that  Thou  didst  suffer, 

Grant  me  mercy  in  that  day ! 
Help  me,  Mary,  my  sweet  Mother, 

Holy  Joseph,  near  me  stay  ! 
Jesus !  Jesus ! 
Let  me  die,  my  lips  repeating, 

Jesus,  mercy  !  Mary,  pray  I  Amen, 

ftrager  for  a  &ick  tymtm 

Vtvost  merciful  Jesus,  Who  art  the  consolation  and  sal- 
vation  of  all  who  put  their  trust  in  Tbee,  we  humbly 
beseech  Thee,  by  Thy  most  bitter  Passion,  grant  the  re- 
covery of  his  (or  her)  health  to  Thy  servant  N.N.,  provided 
this  be  for  his  soul's  welfare,  that  with  us  he  may  praise 
and  magnify  Thy  holy  name. 


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O  Mary !  Mother  of  our  Saviour, 
Virgin,  most  powerful, 
Virgin,  most  merciful, 
Health  of  the  sick, 
Refuge  of  sinners, 
Comforter  of  the  afflicted, 
Help  of  Christians ;  Pray  for  him  (or  her). 
St.  Joseph,  pray  for  him  (or  her). 
Our  Father,  Hail  Mary,  Glory  be  to  the  Father. 

JPrager  for  a  ©eceasrt.  ^trson 

OGod,  Whose  property  is  ever  to  have  mercy  and  to 
spare,  we  beseech  Thee  on  behalf  of  the  soul  of  Thy 
servant  whom  Thou  hast  called  out  of  this  world;  look 
upon  him  with  pity  and  let  him  be  conducted  by  the  holy 
angels  to  paradise,  his  true  country.  Grant  that  he  who 
believed  in  Thee  and  hoped  in  Thee  may  not  be  left  to 
suffer  the  pains  of  the  purgatorial  fire,  but  may  be  admitted 
to  eternal  joys.  Through  Jesus  Christ,  Thy  Son,  Our  Lord, 
Who  with  Thee  and  the  Holy  Ghost  liveth  and  reigneth 
world  without  end.  Amen." 

Our  Father,  Hail  Mary. 
V.  Eternal  rest  give  unto  him  O  Lord ; 
R.  And  let  perpetual  light  shine  upon  him. 
V.  May  he  rest  in  peace ; 
R.  Amen. 

EJACULATION 

My  Jesus,  mercy  I 

Indulgence  of  100  days.  —  Pius  IX,  Sept.  24,  1846. 

Beali  Mortui,  etc. 

BE ati  mortui,  qui  in  ^IT^lessed  are  the  dead 
Domino  moriuntur.  who  die  in  the  Lord. 

O  mi  Deus,  moriendum       O  my  God,  I  have  cer- 

mihi  est  certo,  sed  nescio  tainly  to  die,  but  I  know 

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moriar ;  hue  unum  scio,  me  I  shall  die ;  this  only  I 

in  aeternum  periturum,  si  in  know :  that   if  I   die  in 

peccato  lethali  expirem.  mortal  sin,  I  shall  be  lost 

Beatissima  Virgo  Maria,  forever.  Amen. 
Mater  Dei  sancta,  ora  pro       Most  blessed  Virgin  Mary, 

me,  peccatore,  nunc  et  in  holy  Mother  of  God,  pray  for 

hora  mortis  meae.    Amen.  me  a  sinner,  now  and  at  the 
hour  of  my  death.  Amen. 

Indulgence  of  300  days,  every  time.  —  Pius  X,  Jan.  12, 
1906. 

SALUTATION  AND  ANSWER 

Praised  be  Jesus  and  Mary,  now  and  forever. 

Indulgence  of  50  days,  every  time.  —  Pius  IX,  Sept  .26, 
1864. 

EJACULATION 

All  for  Thee,  most  sacred  Heart  of  Jesus  ! 

Indulgence  of  300  days,  every  time.  —  Pius  X,  Nov.  26, 
1908.  , 

£n  Excellent  IhtfmljjenceH  $rager  to  tije  &acreo  Jfteart  of 
Jesus 

Qost  sacred  Heart  of  Jesus,  pour  down  Thy  blessings 
abundantly  on  Thy  holy  Church,  on  the  Supreme 
Pontiff,  and  on  all  the  clergy ;  grant  perseverance  to  the 
just,  convert  sinners,  enlighten  infidels,  bless  our  parents, 
friends,  and  benefactors,  assist  the  dying,  free  the  souls 
in  purgatory,  and  extend  over  all  hearts  the  sweet  empire 
of  Thy  love. 

Indulgence  of  300  days,  once  a  day.  —  Pius  X,  June  x6, 
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"  He  that  shall  persevere  to  the  end,  he  shall  be  saved " 

1.  ~T\AILY  Conduct. — Have  a  fixed  hour  for  rising 
^  in  the  morning ;  bless  yourself  with  holy  water, 

and  as  soon  as  possible  recite  devoutly  your  morning 
prayers.  During  the  day  make  at  least  a  short  meditation 
or  a  spiritual  reading.  It  is  commendable  to  read  daily 
from  the  Lives  oj  the  Saints.  Hear  Mass ;  make  a  visit  to 
the  Most  Blessed  Sacrament  and  to  Mary,  the  Mother  of 
Jesus.  If  you  can  not  go  to  church,  make  your  visit  and 
adoration  at  home,  turning  toward  the  nearest  tabernacle 
and  receiving  holy  communion  spiritually.  Recite  the 
Angelus;  say  the  beads.  In  the  evening,  examine  your 
conscience  and  recite  your  evening  prayers. 

2.  Confession  and  Communion.  —  Receive  the  holy 
sacraments  frequently.  Go  as  often  as  you  can  to  holy 
communion!  with  the  advice  of  your  confessor ;  consult  him 
and  submit  to  his  direction  in  all  affairs  of  importance. 
When  you  commit  any  sin,  make  an  act  of  contrition  im- 
mediately and  resolve  to  amend ;  if  it  is  a  mortal  sin,  con- 
fess it  as  soon  as  possible. 

3.  Occasions  of  Sin.  —  Avoid  idleness,  bad  companions, 
low  theaters  and  public  balls,  round  dances,  immoral 
books,  sensational  newspapers,  salacious  literature,  foolish 
novels  and  romances,  games  of  chance,  and  every  occasion 
of  sin.  In  temptations,  bless  yourself,  invoke  the  most 
holy  names  of  Jesus  and  Mary,  and  think  of  death.  "He 
that  loveth  danger  shall  perish  in  it." 

4.  Sundays.  —  "Remember  that  thou  keep  holy  the 
Sabbath  day."  Be  not  satisfied  with  hearing  a  Low  Mass 
on  Sundays.  Hear  sermons  as  often  as  possible,  and  listen 
attentively  to  the  word  of  God.  No  matter  how  poor  an 
orator  a  priest  may  be,  no  matter  how  plain  his  language  or 
how  unattractive  his  delivery,  remember  that  he  is  the 
representative  of  Christ,  and  that  you  can  always  find  in 
every  sermon  sufficient  matter  for  reflection  and  applica- 
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yourself  unnecessarily  from  afternoon  or  evening  services 
and  benediction. 

5.  Pious  Practices.  —  Keep  yourself  in  the  presence  of 
Cod.  Accustom  yourself  to  saying  short  ejaculatory  and 
indulgences!  prayers.  Keep  a  crucifix,  holy  pictures,  and 
holy  water  in  your  room.  Carry  your  beads  with  you. 
Wear  a  scapular,  and  a  medal  of  the  Immaculate  Concep- 
tion. Support  your  parish  priest  and  your  parish  church 
in  all  good  works.  Help  the  poor  and  the  orphans  accord- 
ing to  your  means.    Frequently  think  of  death  and  eternity. 

6.  Blessed  Virgin  Mary.  —  If  you  love  Jesus,  you  will 
love  and  honor  His  blessed  Mother.  Be  most  devout  to 
her  and  daily  perform  some  acts  of  piety  in  her  honor.  A 
pious  servant  of  Mary  will  erect  a  home  altar  in  honor  of 
the  heavenly  Queen  and  Mother  of  God  before  which  he 
will  recite  his  prayers.  On  our  Lady's  feast-days  he  will 
place  an  offering  of  fresh  flowers  on  this  altar.  Hear  Mass 
and  receive  holy  communion  on  the  great  feasts  of  the 
Blessed  Virgin.  Daily  renew  your  act  of  consecration  and 
say  the  Memorare  for  a  happy  death.  Cultivate  her  vir- 
tues, especially  purity,  modesty,  meekness,  humility, 
charity,  patience,  resignation  to  the  will  of  God,  and  de- 
votedness  to  duty. 

7.  Retreat.  —  Make  a  spiritual  retreat  once  a  year. 

8.  Spiritual  Communion. — An  act  of  spiritual  communion 
like  the  following  should  be  made  frequently,  and  especially 
at  Mass  :  "  My  Jesus,  I  believe  that  Thou  art  truly  present 
in  the  Holy  Sacrament  of  the  Altar.  I  adore  Thee.  I  praise 
Thee  and  thank  Thee  for  all  Thy  blessings.  I  am  sorry  that 
I  have  offended  Thee  by  my  sins.  By  this  act  I  wish  to 
make  reparation  to  Thee  for  all  the  insults  and  injuries 
committed  against  Thee  in  the  sacrament  of  Thy  love.  I 
love  Thee  with  my  whole  heart.  Come  to  my  poor  soul ; 
unite  Thyself  to  me  ...  4*  ...  I  thank  Thee,  my  good 
Jesus.  Oh  !  never,  never  leave  me.  Allow  me  not  to  be 
separated  from  Thee  by  sin." 

9.  In  the  Hour  of  Death.  —  When  you  are  dying,  make  acts 
of  contrition  and  of  love.  Pronounce  the  sweet  and  holy 
name  of  "  Jesus." 


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will  of  God. 

Strive  to  become  a  saint.  For  "  this  is  the  will  of  Ofod 
your  sanctification." 

Our  Holy  Father,  Pope  Pius  X,  the  Vicar-  of  Chris4, 
has  told  us  in  the  simplest  and  plainest  words,  that  all 
the  faithful  without  exception,  after  their  first  holy 
communion,  should  be  encouraged  to  approach  the  Holy 
Table  every  day,  and  that  the  only  dispositions  absolutely 
necessary  to  receive  the  Bread  of  Life  frequently,  even 
every  day,  are  the  state  of  grace  and  a  right  intention. 
The  Pontifical  Decree  on  receiving  daily  the  Most  Holy 
Eucharist  (Dec.  20,  1905)  says: 

Frequent  and  daily  Communion,  as  a  thing  most  ear- 
nestly desired  by  Christ  Our  Lord,  and  by  the  Catholic 
Church,  should  be  open  to  all  the  Faithful,  of  whatever 
rank  and  condition  of  life ;  so  that  no  one  who  is  in  the  state 
of  grace,  and  who  approaches  the  Holy  Table  with  a  right 
and  devout  intention,  can  lawfully  be  hindered  therefrom. 

A  right  intention  consists  in  this:  that  he  who  ap- 
proaches the  Holy  Table  should  do  so,  not  out  of  routine, 
or  vain4  glory,  or  human  respect,  but  for  the  purpose  of 
pleasing  God,  or  being  more  closely  united  with  Him  by 
charity,  and  of  seeking  this  divine  remedy  for  his  weak- 
nesses and  defects. 

Although  it  is  more  expedient  that  those  who  communi- 
cate frequently  or  daily  should  be  free  from  venial  sins, 
especially  from  such  as  are  fully  deliberate,  and  from  any 
affection  thereto,  nevertheless  it  is  sufficient  that  they  be 
free  from  mortal  sin,  with  the  purpose  of  never  sinning 
mortally  in  future ;  and,  if  they  have  this  sincere  purpose, 
it  is  impossible  but  that  daily  communicants  should  gradu- 
ally emancipate  themselves  from  even  venial  sins,  and 
from  all  affection  thereto. 

But  whereas  the  sacraments  of  the  New  Law,  though 
they  take  effect  ex  ppere  operate,  nevertheless  produce  a 
greater  effect  in  proportion  as  the  dispositions  of  the  re- 
cipient are  better ;  therefore,  care  is  to  be  taken  that  Holy 
Communion  be  preceded  by  serious  preparation,  and  fol- 


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lowed  by  a  suitable  thanksgiving  according  to  each  one's 
strength,  circumstances,  and  duties. 

That  the  practice  of  frequent  and  daily  communion 
may  be  carried  out  with  greater  prudence  and  more  abun- 
dant merit,  the  confessor's  advice  should  be  asked.  Con- 
fessors, however,  are  to  be  careful  not  to  dissuade  any  one 
(ne  quemquam  avertant)  from  frequent  and  daily  Com- 
munion, provided  that  he  is  in  a  state  of  grace  and  ap- 
proaches with  a  right  intention. 

Let  us  resolve,  then,  to  come  devoutly  to  the  Holy  Table 
and  to  partake  of  the  Heavenly  Banquet  frequently,  as 
frequently,  indeed,  as  our  circumstances  may  permit,  so 
that  in  the  strength,  thereof  we  may  find  a  remedy  for  our 
daily  venial  faults  and  the  means  to  constant  progress  in 
the  way  of  our  sanctification  and  salvation. 


Xtbe  Hrt  of  JBetng  liappj?1 
I 

TJThat  must  we  do  to  be  happy  ?  The  thing 
is  not  hard.  Much  knowledge  is  not 
necessary  for  this,  nor  much  talent,  but  only 
a  real  good  will  to  do  one's  duty.  Happiness, 
as  far  as  it  can  exist  here  below,  consists  in 
peace,  in  the  joy  of  a  good  conscience.  Our 
conscience  will  be  joyous  and  peaceful  if  it 
know  not  remorse ;  it  will  not  know  remorse 
if  we  are  careful  not  to  offend  God.  To  fly 
from  sin  is,  therefore,  the  chief  source  of 
happiness  on  earth.  If  our  conscience  is 
pure,  our  life  will  be  happy.    There  are  none 

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nappier  than  saints,  for  there  are  none  more 
innocent. 

II 

What  is  it  that  secures  happiness  in  a  home  ? 
Before  everything  else,  religion:  let  all  love 
well  our  good  God,  let  all  say  their  prayers 
morning  and  night,  let  all  put  their  trust  in  di- 
vine providence.  In  the  next  place,  union :  let 
the  members  of  the  household  be  affectionate 
toward  one  another,  having  only  one  heart 
and  one  soul,  not  saying  or  doing  anything 
that  may  pain  any  one  of  them.  Then  again 
the  spirit  of  sacrifice :  we  must  be  ready  to  do 
without  something  in  order  to  make  another 
rtiember  of  the  family  enjoy  it;  we  must  give 
up  our  own  personal  tastes  to  conform  to  the 
tastes  of  others.  Finally,  pliancy  of  char- 
acter:  not  to  be  hard  to  deal  with,  touchy, 
sour,  proud ;  not  to  be  obstinately  rooted  in 
one's  ideas,  not  to  grow  impatient  about  mere 
nothings,  but  to  have  a  large  mind  and  a 
generous  heart.  A  family  whose  members 
possess  these  qualities  is  a  paradise  on  earth, 

III 

There  is  a  word  which  can  not  be  said  toe 
often  to  every  Christian  whom  God  has  des- 
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of  his  fellow-creatures:  Be  indulgent.  Yes, 
be  indulgent ;  it  is  necessary  for  others,  and 
it  is  necessary  for  your  own  sake.  Forget 
the  little  troubles  that  others  may  cause  you ; 
keep  up  no  resentment  for  the  inconsiderate 
or  unfavorable  words  that  may  have  been 
said  about  you  ;  excuse  the  mistakes  and 
awkward  blunders  of  which  you  are  the 
victim ;  always  make  out  good  intentions  for 
those  who  have  done  you  any  wrong  by  im- 
prudent acts  or  speeches;  in  a  word,  smile 
at  everything,  show  a  pleasant  face  on  all 
occasions;  maintain  an  inexhaustible  fund 
of  goodness,  patience,  and  gentleness.  Thus 
you  will  be  at  peace  with  all  your  l>rethren ; 
your  love  for  them  will  suffer  no  alteration, 
and  their  love  for  you  will  increase  day  by  day. 
But  above  all,  you  will  practise  in  an  ex- 
cellent manner  Christian  charity,  which  is 
impossible  without  this  toleration  and  in- 
dulgence at  every  instant. 

"I  have  sought  for  happiness  in  the  brilliant  haunts 
of  society,  in  sumptuous  banquets,  in  the  glare  of 
theaters.  I  have  sought  it  again  in  the  possession  of 
igold,  in  the  excitement  of  the  gaming  table,  in  the 
Illusions  of  romance;  but  all  in  vain  —  whilst  an 
hour  passed  in  visiting  a  sick  person,  or  in  consoling 
some  afflicted  one,  has  been  enough  to  give  me 
enjoyment  more  delightful  than  all  delights."  — 
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IV 

Flattery  is  never  worth  anything;  but  to 
give  a  little  praise  at  the  right  moment  to  some 
one  under  us  is  an  excellent  way  of  encouraging 
him  and  giving  him  a  pleasure  as  sweet  as  also 
it  is  salutary.  For  this  a  mere  "thank  you" 
is  enough,  an  approving  smile,  a  kind  look, 
or  even  a  simple  word;  such  as  these :  "I  am 
greatly  pleased"  —  "that  has  succeeded  very 
well"  —  "this  is  precisely  what  I  wanted," 
etc.  Why  should  we  always  keep  up  an  air 
of  indifference  and  coldness  toward  workmen, 
servants,  children,  opening  our  mouths  only 
when  we  have  some  rebuke  to  give  them? 
Is  this  charitable?  Is  this  Christian?  Let 
us  put  ourselves  in  the  place  of  these  inferiors, 
and  let  us  be  happy  in  making  them  happy. 
Let  us  show  ourselves  satisfied  with  their 
good  will  and  make  them  understand  that  we 
love  them.  Not  only  will  they  serve  us  much 
better  and  attach  themselves  to  us  with  true 
devotednessr  but  we  shall  thus  gain  their 
hearts,  and  it  will  then  be  easy  for  us  to  secure 
their  fidelity  to  the  duties  of  religion  and  the 
fulfilment  of  the  practices  of  Christian  piety. 

V 

Economy  is  praiseworthy ;  stinginess  is  not : 
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miserable.  Pious  persons  must  be  on  their 
guard  against  this  snare  of  the  devil,  for  many- 
are  caught  in  it  without  knowing.  Some  per- 
sons will  give  several  dollars  to  a  beggar,  and 
an  hour  after  they  will  haggle  about  three 
pennies  with  an  honest  workman,  or  go  on 
bargaining  about  some  worthless  object. 
Pious  Catholics  ought  not  to  let  it  be  said  that 
they  are  harder  and  fonder  of  money  than  other 
people !  they  ought  not  to  be  afflicted  by  or 
bewail  any  little  losses  that  they  may  suffer. 
Let  us  be  economical  when  there  is  question  of 
our  pleasures,  of  our  table,  or  of  our  dress ;  but 
let  us  be  large-hearted  and  generous  in  all  our 
relations  with  others. 

VI 

A  poet  was  gazing  one  day  at  a  beautiful 
rose  tree.  "  What  a  pity,"  said  he,  "  that  these 
roses  have  thorns  ! "  A  man  who  was  passing 
by  said  to  him:  "Let  us  rather  thank  our 
good  God  for  having  allowed  these  thorns  to 
have  roses."  Ah !  how  ought  we  also  to 
thank  Him  for  so  many  joys  that  He  grants 
to  us  in  spite  of  our  sins,  instead  of  complain- 
ing about  the  slight  troubles  that  He  sends 
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VII 

Let  us  do  good,  let  us  avoid  evil,  and  we 
shall  be  happy.  "  There  is  but  one  way/' 
said  a  man  of  genius,  "of  being  happy  and 
it  is  to  do  well  all  one's  duties." 

VIII 

How  sweet  and  agreeable  an  occupation  it  is 
to  give  pleasure  to  those  around  us !  It  is 
quite  natural  among  Christians,  but  it  be- 
comes almost  a  duty  among  the  members  of 
a  family  or  a  community,  especially  toward 
perspns  whom  age  or  rank  places  above  us. 
And,  to  give  pleasure,  what  is  necessary? 
Things  the  most  insignificant,  provided  they 
be  accompanied  by  amiable  manners;  what 
is  necessary  above  all  is  to  have  habitually 
a  smile  on  our  lips.  Oh  !  who  can  tell  the 
power  of  a  smile?  For  ourselves,  it  is  the 
guardian  of  kindness,  patience,  tolerance,  all 
the  virtues  that  we  have  occasion  to  exerci?e 
in  our  relations  with  our  neighbor.  There 
is,  in  fact,  no  danger  of  our  being  rude  or 
severe  so  long  as  a  smile  rests  on  our  lips. 
For  others,  it  is  a  source  of  contentment,  joy, 
satisfaction,  and  encouragement.  Without 
even  uttering  a  single  word  we  put  those 
around  us  at  their  ease ;  we  inspire  them  witb 


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a  sweet  confidence,  if  we  approach  them  with 
a  smile.  Perhaps  you  will  object  that  you 
can  not  smile,  that  you  are  naturally  serious 
or  even  severe.  Undeceive  yourself:  with 
real  good  will  you  will  acquire  this  empire  over 
yourself,  you  will  soon  do  by  custom  what  you 
at  first  did  by  constraint;  and  the  interior 
joy  that  you  taste  will  recompense  you  super- 
abundantly for  your  trouble  and  your  efforts. 

DC 

A  great  secret  for  preserving  peace  of  heart 
is  to  do  nothing  with  overeagerness,  but  to  act 
always  calmly,  without  trouble  or  disquiet. 
We  are  not  asked  to  do  much,  but  to  do  well. 
At  the  Last  Day  God  will  not  examine  whether 
we  have  performed  a  multitude  of  works,  but 
whether  we  have  sanctified  our  souls  in  doing 
them.  Now  the  means  of  sanctifying  our- 
selves is  to  do  everything  for  God  and  to  do 
perfectly  whatever  we  have  to  do.  The  works 
that  have  as  their  motive  vanity  or  selfishness 
make  us  neither  better  nor  happier,  and  we 
shall  receive  no  reward  for  them. 

X 

"I  feel  happy,"  said  a  holy  person,  "in 
proportion  as  I  do  my  actions  well."    Let  us 


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meditate  an  instant  on  this  luminous  saying. 
To  do  well  what  one  has  to  do  —  here  again 
is  the  secret  of  being  happy.  Every  man, 
then,  can  be  happy ;  and,  if  we  have  not  been 
happy  hitherto,  it  is  because  we  have  not  put 
this  lesson  into  practice.  But  what  is  neces- 
sary for  this  ?  Oh,  very  little.  To  do  every 
action  with  a  view  of  pleasing  God ;  to  do 
every  action  in  the  manner  that  God  com- 
mands, either  through  Himself  or  through 
those  who  hold  His  place  in  our  regard ;  to  do 
every  action  as  if  we  had  nothing  else  to  do 
but  this,  and  as  if  we  were  to  die  after  having 
done  it. 

There  are  some  who  are  affable  and  gracious 
to  every  one  as  long  as  things  go  according  to 
their  wishes;  but  if  they  meet  with  a  con- 
tradiction, if  an  accident,  a  reproach  or  even 
less  should  trouble  the  serenity  of  their  soul, 
all  around  them  must  suffer  the  consequences. 
They  grow  dark  and  cross;  very  far  from 
keeping  up  the  conversation  by  their  good 
humor,  they  answer  only  in  monosyllables  to 
those  who  speak  to  them.  Is  this  conduct 
reasonable  ?  Is  it  Christian  ?  Let  us  always 
be  kind  and  good-humored,  so  as  always  to 
make  our  brethren  happy,  and  we  shall  merit 
to  be  always  made  happy  by  God. 


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How  to  Secure  It 

Bishop  Challoner  writes  in  his  "Rules  of 
Life": 

.  If  you  desire  a  happy  life  here,  as  far  as 
this  our  state  of  banishment  will  allow  of, 
and  to  secure  to  your  soiil  eternal  happiness 
hereafter,  walk  in  the  lovely  paths  recom- 
mended by  Our  Lord  for  this  end  in  the  eight 
beatitudes  (Matt.  v). 

Be  poor  in  spirit  by  taking  off  your  heart 
from  the  love  of  the  world,  and  its  mammon, 
and  from  all  anxious  cares  and  solicitudes 
about  it ;  and  by  keeping  down  your  spirit, 
by  ever  loving  and  seeking  to  be  little  and 
humble. 

Learn  of  the  Lamb  of  God  to  be  meek  in 
heart  by  suppressing  all  the  disorderly  risings 
of  passion ;  endeavor  to  be  mild  in  all  your 
words  and  carriage ;  and  never  seek  to  return 
evil  for  evil,  but  overcome  evil  with  good 
(Rom.  xii.  17,  21). 

Renounce  the  false  joys  of  this  Babylon 
of  the  world,  and  embrace  the  mourning  of 
true  compunction  and  a  penitential  spirit. 

Hunger  and  thirst  after  true  Christian 
Justice,  and  the  fountain  of  it,  which  is  God 
Himself,  by  a  perpetual  and  most  earnest 


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application  of  your  soul  to  the  pursuit  of 
all  virtue  and  perfection. 

Exercise  yourself  diligently  in  the  works 
of  Mercy  both  corporal  and  spiritual,  accord- 
ing to  your  ability ;  for  none  but  the  merciful 
shall  find  mercy  (James  ii.  13). 

Be  clean  of  heart,  by  seeking  God  with  a 
single  eye  and  a  single  heart,  purified  from 
all  sinister  intentions,  and  all  disorderly 
affections,  which  are  apt  to  divide  the  heart, 
and  turn  it  off  from  God  to  the  creature ;  and 
especially  from  an  artful  self-seeking,  which 
is  the  capital  enemy  of  all  Christian  simplicity, 
and  the  bane  of  all  virtue. 

Maintain  an  everlasting  peace  in  your  soul, 
with  your  God,  by  keeping  all  His  command- 
ments ;  with  every  neighbor,  by  refraining  as 
much  as  lies  in  you  from  anything  that  may 
give  him  offense,  and  by  bearing  with  his 
weaknesses  and  unreasonable  passions,  and 
forgiving  his  offenses ;  and  with  yourself,  by 
banishing  far  from  your  soul  all  the  enemies 
of  peace,  such  as  pride  and  all  other  dis- 
orderly passions  and  affections,  anxious  cares, 
worldly  sadness  and  melancholy,  unreason- 
able fears  and  scruples;  and  by  ever  keep- 
ing up  in  your  soul  a  perfect  conformity  with 
the  holy  will  of  God  in  all  events,  and  an  en- 
tire confidence  in  His  divine  Providence.  Be 


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also  ever  ready,  as  much  as  lies  in  you,  to  be 
a  peacemaker. 

Possess  your  soul  in  patience  under  all  the 
crosses  and  sufferings  you  are  liable  to  during 
your  mortal  pilgrimage:  yea,  "be  glad  and 
rejoice  when  you  suffer  for  justice"  and  con- 
science' sake;  assuring  yourself  that  such 
sufferings  as  these  are  the  direct  way  to  in- 
conceivable and  never-ending  joys. 

Follow  these  beautiful  paths  of  true  virtue 
and  wisdom  all  your  life  long ;  and  your  life 
can  not  fail  of  being  happy:  but  above  all 
other  virtues,  next  to  the  love  of  God  Himself, 
ever  keep  up  in  your  soul  a  constant  love  and 
charity  for  your  neighbors,  in  God  and  for 
God,  according  to  those  two  divine  precepts 
of  our  great  Lawgiver:  "Thou  shalt  love  thy 
neighbor  as  thyself"  (Matt.  xxii.  39),  and 
"Love  ye  one  another,  as  I  have  loved  you" 
(John  xiii.  34).  From  this  love  the  Christian 
who  desires  to  be  happy  is  not  allowed  to 
except  any  one  —  no,  not  even  his  greatest 
enemy. 

This  lovely  virtue  of  charity  in  you  must 
be  fruitful  in  its  offspring,  for  it  can  not  lie 
idle  in  the  soul ;  it  is  a  fire  which  dies,  if  you 
do  not  keep  it  in  motion  by  the  daily  exercise 
of  its  proper  acts,  either  external  or  internal. 
"Charity,"  says  the  Apostle  (1  Cor.  xiii),  "is 

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patient,  is  kind,  charity  envieth  not,  dealeth 
not  perversely,  is  not  puffed  up  [or  self-con- 
ceited], is  not  ambitious,  is  not  selfish  [or 
covetous],  is  not  easily  provoked  to  anger; 
thinketh  no  evil  [that  is,  is  not  jealous  or 
prone  to  judge],  rejoiceth  not  at  iniquity  [that 
is,  at  any  evil  or  any  one's  harm],  but  re- 
joiceth with  the  truth,  beareth  all  things, 
hopeth  all  things,  endureth  all  things/'  etc. 
See,  my  soul,  if  charity  produces  these  blessed 
fruits  in  thee;  if  not,  thou  hast  reason  to  fear 
that  charity  is  not  in  thee;  and  where 
charity  is  not,  God  is  not. 

The  life  of  a  good  Christian  must  be  a 
warfare  upon  earth;  his  soul  is  surrounded 
with  mortal  enemies,  against  whom  he  must 
fight  his  way  to  heaven :  —  the  devil,  the 
world,  and  especially  his  own  corrupt  inclina- 
tions, disorderly  passions,  and  lusts.  These  he 
must  continually  oppose  and  suppress. 

Hence  arises  the  necessity  of  that  self- 
denial  and  mortification,  which  is  so  much 
insisted  upon  in  the  word  of  God,  and  which 
Our  Lord  requires  as  the  first  and  most  essen- 
tial condition  of  being  His  true  disciples: 
"If  any  man  will  come  after  Me  let  him  deny 
himself "  (Matt.  xvi.  24),  and  as  He  expresses 
Himself  elsewhere,  he  must  "hate  his  own 
soul  in  this  world  if  he  would  save  it  to  life 


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eternal"  (John  xii.  25) ;  with  this  self-denial 
He  joins  two  other  necessary  articles,  viz.,  of 
taking  up  our  crosses  and  of  following  Him, 
by  an  imitation  of  His  life  and  conversion. 

Hence  the  evil  of  Self-love,  opposite  to  the 
virtue  of  Self-denial,  is  that  which  above  all 
others  the  Christian  must  continually  labor 
to  extirpate,  as  being  not  only  the  worst  of 
them  all  and  the  most  deeply  rooted  in  our 
corrupt  nature,  but  also  the  mother  and  nurse 
of  all  other  vices.  For  by  Self-love  is  meant 
that  inordinate  desire  to  please  ourselves,  to 
gratify  our  own  humors  and  inclinations,  and 
to  follow  our  own  will,  which  is  the  capital 
enemy  of  the  reign  of  the  love  of  God,  inas- 
much as  it  sets  up  the  idol  Self  in  opposition 
to  the  living  God,  and  upon  all  occasions  is 
ever  ready  to  make  a  sacrifice  of  all  other 
things,  and  even  of  the  honor,  the  pleasure, 
and  the  will  of  God,  to  this  darling  idol,  the 
worship  of  which  has  been  the  damnation  of 
more  souls  than  any  other  idolatry  whatso- 
ever. 

From  this  root  of  our  Self-love  or  disorderly 
inclinations  to  gratify  ourselves,  all  the  seven 
capital  vices  branch  out :  extirpate  this  root, 
and  you  will  put  an  end  to  the  reign  of  sin, 
and  stop  up  all  the  avenues  of  hell,  and  estab- 
lish a  heaven  upon  earth  by  the  reign  of  true 


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liberty,  solid  peace,  universal  charity,  un- 
feigned piety,  and  perfect  conformity  with, 
the  will  of  God:  for  none  of  these  virtues 
can  stand  their  ground  where  Self-love  or  any 
of  its  imps  are  allowed  to  reign.  Against  this 
monster,  therefore,  the  good  Christian  must 
fight  till  death,  if  he  hopes  to  receive  the 
crown  of  life. 

The  first  and  worst  of  the  branches  bf  Self- 
love  is  the  vice  of  Pride,  which  is  a  fondness  or 
conceit  of  one's  own  Self -excellence;  and  an 
ascribing  or  appropriating  to  one^s  self  what 
belongs  to  God.  To  this  vice  Vain-glory  is 
near  akin,  which  loves  its  own  glory  better 
than  the  glory  of  God.  Then  follows  the  vice 
of  Covetousness,  which  is  an  inordinate  Self- 
seeking  in  point  of  interest  or  worldly  mam- 
mon, and  the  vice  of  Lust,  which  seeks  to 
gratify  Self  by  unlawful  carnal  pleasures. 
The  other  capital  vices  are,  Anger,  which  also 
includes  malice,  hatred,  etc.,  and  seeks  to 
gratify  Self  in  the  way  of  revenge ;  Gluttony, 
or  intemperance,  which  gratifies  Self  in  eating 
and  drinking  to  excess;  Envy,  Ayhich  out  of 
love  to  Self  repines  at  the  advantages  of  our 
neighbor ;  and  Sloth,  which  indulges  Self  by 
a  loathing  to  take  any  pains  in  the  love  and 
service  of  God,  and  in  securing  the  salvation 
of  the  soul. 


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Against  all  these  vices  the  Christian  must 
watch  and  pray  during  the  whole  time  of  his 
mortal  pilgrimage,  and  oppose  against  them 
the  armor  prescribed  by  the  Apostle  (Eph. 
vi.  13,  etc.),  more  especially  the  shield  of  a 
lively  faith,  frequent  meditations  on  divine 
truths,  a  great  devotion  to  the  Passion  of  Our 
Lord,  an  entire  distrust  in  himself,  and  a 
strong  confidence  in  Jesus  Christ,  joined  with 
a  frequent  and  worthy  approaching  to  the 
sacraments,  and  a  diligence  in  all  other  spiri- 
tual exercises. 

The  remembrance  also  of  the  four  last 
things  —  Death,  Judgment,  Heaven,  and 
Hell  —  must  be  recommended  to  the  Chris- 
tian soldier  in  this  warfare ;  as  also  a  diligent 
calling  on  those  powerful  auxiliaries,  the 
Blessed  Virgin  and  all  the  angelic  spirits  and 
glorified  saints,  as  intercessors  through  Jesus 
Christ,  and  appointed  by  Him  to  assist  us 
against  our  spiritual  enemies. 

"  Blessed  are  the  dead  who  die  in  the 
Lord"  (Apoc.  xiv.  13). 


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But  one  thing  is  necessary  (Luke  x.  42). 
What  shall  it  profit  a  man,  if  he  gain  the  whole 
world  and  suffer  the  loss  of  his  soul  ?   Or  what  shall 
a  man  give  in  exchange  for  his  soul  ?  (Mark  viii). 

Eye  hath  not  seen,  nor  ear  heard,  neither  hath  it 
entered  into  the  heart  of  man  what  things  God  hath 
prepared  for  them  that  love  Him  (Cor.  ii.  9). 


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ufficient  for  the  day  is  the  evil  thereof.  Be  not 
therefore  solicitous  for  to-morrow ;  for  the  mor- 
row will  be  solicitous  for  itself.  If  the  grass  of  the 
field  which  is  to-day  —  and  to-morrow  is  cast  into 
the  oven  —  God  doth  so  clothe :  how  much  more  you 
O  ye  of  little  faith  ?  Seek  ye,  therefore,  first  the  king- 
dom of  God,  and  His  justice,  and  all  these  things  shall 
be  added  unto  you  (Matt.  vii). 

If  God  be  for  us,  who  is  against  us  ?  (Rom.  viii.  31). 
He  that  feareth  man  shall  quickly  fall;  he  that 
trusteth  in  the  Lord,  shall  be  set  on  high  (Prov.  xxix. 

25)- 

Who  is  he  that  can  hurt  you,  if  you  be  zealous  of 
good  ?  (Pet.  iii.  13). 

Take  courage  and  be  strong;  fear  not  and  be  not 
dismayed :  because  the  Lord  thy  God  is  with  thee 
in  all  things  (Jos.  i.  o). 

He  will  overshadow  thee  with  His  shoulders:  and 
under  His  wings  thou  shalt  trust  (Ps.  xl). 


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I  have  put  my  trust  in  Thee,  O  Lord ;  I  said :  Thou 
art  my  God :  my  lots  are  in  Thy  hands  (Ps.  xxx). 

The  Lord  is  my  Shepherd  and  I  shall  want  nothing. 
Though  I  should  walk  in  the  midst  of  the  shadow  of 
death,  I  will  fear  no  evils ;  for  Thou  (O  Lord)  art  with 
me.  And  Thy  mercy  will  follow  me  all  the  days  of 
my  life  (Ps.  xxii). 

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Eord,  who  shall  dwell  in  Thy  tabernacle? 
Or  who  shall  rest  in  Thy  holy  hill  ? 
He  that  walketh  without  blemish,  and  worketh 
justice. 

He  that  speaketh  truth- in  his  heart,  who  hath  not 
used  deceit  in  his  tongue ;  nor  hath  done  evil  to  his 
neighbor.  He  that  sweareth  to  his  neighbor  and 
deceiveth  not;  he  that  hath  not  put  out  his  money 
to  usury,  nor  taken  bribes  against  the  innocent.  He 
that  doth  these  things  shall  not  be  moved  forever 
(Ps.  xiv). 

Blessed  are  the  undented  in  the  way,  who  walk  in 
the  law  of  the  Lord  (Ps.  cxviii.  1). 

Venerable  old  age  is  not  that  of  long  time  —  nor 
counted  by  the  number  of  years  ...  a  spotless  life 
is  old  age  (Wisd.  iv.  8,  9). 

My  son,  give  me  thy  heart ;  and  let  thy  eyes  keep 
my  ways  (Prov.  xxiii.  26). 

Blessed  are  the  clean  of  heart  for  they  shall  see  God 
(Matt.  v.  8). 

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joyful  mind  maketh  age  flourishing ;  a  sorrow- 
ful spirit  drieth  up  the  bones.  Better  is  a  dry 
morsel  with  joy,  than  a  house  full  of  victims  with 
strife  (Prov.  xvii). 


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Rejoice  in  the  Lord  always;  again  I  say,  rejoice 
(Phil.  iv.  4). 

Rejoicing  in  hope ;  patient  in  tribulation ;  instant 
in  prayer  (Rom.  xii.  12). 

Rich  or  poor,  if  his  heart  is  good,  his  countenance 
shall  be  cheerful  at  all  times  (Ecclus.  xxvi.  4). 

The  joyfulness  of  the  heart  is  the  life  of  a  man,  and 
a  never-failing  treasure  of  holiness;  and  the  joy  of 
a  man  is  length  of  life. 

Have  pity  on  thy  own  soul  —  pleasing  God  —  and 
contain  thyself ;  gather  up  thy  heart  in  His  holiness ; 
and  drive  away  sadness  far  from  thee  (Ecclus.  xxx. 
23,  24). 

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he  fruit  of  the  Spirit  is  charity,  joy,  peace,  pa- 
tience, benignity,  goodness,  longanimity  (Gal.  v. 
22). 

You  shall  draw  waters  with  joy  out  of  the  Saviour's 
fountains  (Is.  xii.  3). 

My  son,  keep  thy  soul  in  meekness  (Ecclus.  x.  31). 

In  your  patience,  you  shall  possess  your  souls 
(Luke  xxi.  19). 

Bear  ye  one  another's  burdens,  and  so  you  shall 
fulfil  the  law  of  Christ  (Gal.  vi.  2). 

As  silver  is  tried  by  fire,  and  gold  in  the  furnace, 
so  the  Lord  trieth  the  hearts  (Prov.  xvii). 

And  we  know  that  to  them  that  love  God,  all  things 
work  together  unto  good  (Rom.  viii.  28). 

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ccording  to  Him,  that  hath  called  you,  Who  h 
holy,  be  you  also  in  all.  manner  of  conversation 
holy,  because  it  is  written :  You  shall  be  holy,  for  I  am 
holy;  and  if  you  invoke  as  Father  Him  Who  without 


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respect  of  persons  judgeth  according  to  every  one's 
work,  converse  in  fear  during  the  time  of  your  sojourn- 
ing here.  Purifying  your  souls  in  the  obedience  of 
charity,  with  a  brotherly  love,  from  a  sincere  heart 
love  one  another  earnestly  (i  Pet.  i.  15-22). 

Master,  which  is  the  great  commandment  in  the 
law  ?  Jesus  said  to  him :  Thou  shalt  love  the  Lord 
thy  God  with  thy  whole  heart,  and  with  thy  whole 
soul,  and  with  thy  whole  mind. 

This  is  the  greatest  and  the  first  commandment. 
And  the  second  is  like  to  this :  Thou  shalt  love  thy 
neighbor  as  thyself  (Matt.  xxii.  36-39). 

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aHARiTY  is  patient,  is  kind.  Charity  envieth  not, 
dealeth  not  perversely,  is  not  puffed  up,  is  not 
ambitious,  seeketh  not  her  own,  is  not  provoked  to 
anger,  thinketh  no  evil,  rejoiceth  not  in  iniquity,  but 
rejoiceth  with  the  truth,  beareth  all  things,  believeth 
all  things,  hopeth  all  things,  endureth  all  things. 
Charity  never  falleth  away  (1  Cor.  xiii.  4-8). 

I  say  to  you :  Love  your  enemies ;  do  good  to  them 
that  hate  you ;  and  pray  for  them  that  persecute  and 
calumniate  you,  that  you  may  be  the  children  of  your 
Father  Who  is  in  heaven,  Who  maketh  His  sun  to 
rise  upon  the  good  and  bad,  and  raineth  upon  the  just 
and  unjust  (Matt.  v.  44,  45). 

If  you  will  forgive  men  their  offences,  your  heav- 
enly Father  will  forgive  you  also  your  offences.  But 
if  you  will  not  forgive  men,  neither  will  your  Father 
forgive  you  your  offences  (Matt.  vi.  14,  15). 

If  you  love  them  that  love  you,  what  reward  shall 
you  have?  Do  not  even  the  publicans  this?  And 
if  you  salute  your  brethren  only,  what  do  you  more  ? 


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Do  not  also  the  heathens  this?  Be  you,  therefore, 
perfect,  as  also  your  heavenly  Father  is  perfect  (Matt, 
v.  46-48). 

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IT  is  appointed  unto  men  once  to  die  —  and  after 
this  the  judgment !  (Heb.  ix.  27). 
Now  the  sting  of  death  is  sin  (1  Cor.  xv.  56). 
In  all  thy  works,  remember  thy  last  end,  and  thou 
^shalt  never  sin  (Ecclus.  vii.  40). 

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I heard  a  voice  from  heaven,  saying  to  me :  Write : 
Blessed  are  the  dead  who  die  in  the  Lord ;  for  their 
works  follow  them  (Apoc.  xiv.  13). 

Remember  thy  last  things,  and  let  enmity  cease 
(Ecclus.  xxviii.  6). 

Remember  my  judgment;  for  thine  also  shall  be 
so:  yesterday  for  me,  and  to-day  for  thee  (Ecclus. 
xxxviii.  23). 

What  things  a  man  shall  sow,  those  also  shall  he 
reap.  In  doing  good  let  us  not  fail ;  for  in  due  time 
we  shall  reap,  not  failing  (Gal.  vi.  8,  9). 

The  King  answering,  shall  say  to  them:  Amen, 
I  say  to  you,  as  long  as  you  did  it  to  one  of  these,  My 
least  brethren,  you  did  it  to  Me  (Matt.  xxv.  40). 

And  they  that  have  done  good  things,  shall  come 
forth  unto  the  resurrection  of  Hfe ;  but  they  that  have 
done  evil,  unto  the  resurrection  of  judgment  (John  v. 
29). 

GTentfj  UBag 

Blessed  be  the  God  and  Father  of  Our  Lord  Jesas 
Christ,  Who  according  to  His  great  mercy,  hath 
regenerated  us  into  a  lively  hope,  by  the  resurrection 
of  Jesus  Christ  from  the  dead. 


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Unto  an  inheritance  incorruptible  and  undented, 
and  that  cannot  fade  —  reserved  in  heaven  for  you 
(i  Pet.  i.  3,  4). 

Glorious  things  are  said  of  thee,  O  city  of  God  .  .  . 
The  dwelling  in  thee  is,  as  it  were,  of  all  rejoicing  (Ps. 
Ixxxvi.  3,  7). 

He  shall  cast  death  down  headlong  forever:  and 
the  Lord  God  shall  wipe  away  tears  from  every  face 
(Is.  xxv.  8). 

They  shall  be  inebriated  with  the  plenty  of  Thy 
house ;  Thou  (O  Lord  God)  shalt  make  them  drink 
of  the  torrent  of  Thy  pleasure  (Ps.  xxxv.  9). 

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IF  thy  foot  scandalize  thee,  cut  it  off.  It  is  better 
for  thee  to  enter  lame  into  life  everlasting,  than 
having  two  feet,  to  be  cast  into  the  hell  of  unquench- 
able fire :  where  their  worm  dieth  not  (Mark  ix.  44). 

Labor  not  for  the  meat  which  perisheth  but  for  that 
which  endureth  unto  life  everlasting,  which  the  Son 
of  man  will  give  you  (John  vi.  27). 

Everyone  that  striveth  for  the  mastery,  refraineth 
himself  from  all  things;  and  they  indeed  that  they 
may  receive  a  corruptible  crown;  but  we  an  incor- 
ruptible one  (1  Cor.  ix.  25). 

Humble  thy  spirit  very  much ;  for  the  vengeance 
on  the  flesh  of  the  ungodly  is  fire  and  worms  (Ecclus. 
vii.  19). 

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y  son,  prove  thy  soul  in  thy  life ;  and  if  it  be 
wicked,  give  it  no  power  (Ecclus.  xxxvii.  30). 
The  patient  man  is  better  than  the  valiant:  and 
he  that  ruleth  his  spirit  (better)  than  he  that  taketh 
cities  (Prov.  xvi.  32). 


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They  that  are  Christ's  have  cnicified  their  flesh 
with  the  vices  and  concupiscences  (Gal.  v.  24). 

Jesus  said  to  His  disciples :  If  any  man  will  come 
after  Me  let  him  deny  himself,  and  take  up  his  cross 
and  follow  Me  (Matt.  xxiv). 

Etjtrteentfj  Uag 

*T"!earn  of  Me,  for  I  am  meek  and  humble  of  Heart; 
J— *  and  you  shall  find  rest  for  .your  souls  (Matt. 
3d.  29). 

My  son,  do  thy  works  in  meekness,  and  thou  shalt 
be  beloved  above  the  glory  of  men.  The  greater  thou 
art,  the  more  humble  thyself  in  all  things,  and  thou 
shalt  find  grace  before  God :  for  great  is  the  power  of 
God  alone,  and  He  is  honored  by  the  humble  (Ecclus. 
iii.  19-21). 

Jesus  said :  You  know  that  the  princes  of  the  Gen- 
tiles lord  it  over  them  ;  and  they  that  are  the  greater 
exercise  power  upon  them.  It  shall  not  be  so  among 
you ;  but  whosoever  will  be  the  greater  among  you, 
let  him  be  your  minister:  And  he  that  will  be  first 
among  you  shall  be  your  servant.  Even  as  the  Son 
of  man  is  not  come  to  be  ministered  unto,  but  to  min- 
ister, and  to  give  His  life  a  redemption  for  many 
(Matt.  xx.  25-28), 

You  call  me  Master  and  Lord ;  and  you  say  well, 
for  so  I  am.  If,  then,  I  being  your  Lord  and  Master 
have  washed  your  feet,  you  also  ought  to  wash  one 
another's  feet.  For  I  have  given  you  an  example, 
that  as  I  have  done,  so  you  do  also  (John  xiii.  I3~r5). 

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'^/he  Lord  will  reward  me  according  to  my  justice, 
and  will  repay  me  according  to  the  cleanness  of 
my  hands  (Ps.  xvii.  2r). 


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Let  the  charity  of  the  brotherhood  abide  in  you 
(Heb.  xiii.  i). 

And  let  us  consider  one  another,  to  provoke  unto 
charity,  and  to  good  works  (Heb.  x.  24). 

But  thou,  why  judgest  thou  thy  brother  ?  or  thou, 
why  dost  thou  despise  thy  brother  ?  For  we  shall  all 
stand  before  the  judgment  seat  of  Christ  (Rom.  xiv. 
10). 

Everyone  shall  help  his  neighbor,  and  shall  say  to 
his  brother :  Be  of  good  courage  (Is.  xli.  6). 

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/J^he  beginning  of  a  good  way  is  to  do  justice  (Prov. 
V>  xvi.  5). 

The  Lord  is  only  for  them  that  wait  upon  Him  in 
the  way  of  truth  and  justice  (Ecclus.  xl.  12). 

Pursue  justice,  godliness,  faith,  charity,  patience, 
mildness  (1  Tim.  vi.  9). 

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rief  in  the  heart  of  a  man  shall  bring  him  low, 
but  with  a  good  word  he  shall  be  made  glad 
(Prov.  xii.  25). 

Blessed  are  the  merciful;  for  they  shall  obtain 
mercy  (Matt.  v.  7). 

Be  ye  kind  one  to  another :  merciful,  forgiving  one 
another,  even  as  God  hath  forgiven  you  in  Christ 
(Eph.  iv.  32). 

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y  son,  in  thy  good  deeds,  make  no  complaint, 
and  when  thou  givest  anything,  add  not  grief 
by  an  evil  word.    Shall  not  the  dew  assuage  the  heat  ? 


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So  also  the  good  word  is  better  than  the  gift.  Lo, 
is  not  a  good  word  better  than  a  gift  ?  but  both  are 
with  a  justified  man  (Ecclus.  xviii.  15-17). 

All  things,  therefore,  whatsoever  you  would  that 
men  should  do  to  you  —  do  you  also  to  them  (Matt, 
vii.  12). 

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udgment  without  mercy  to  him  that  hath  not  done 
mercy.    And  mercy  exalteth  itself  above  judg- 
ment (James  ii.  13). 

Whosoever  shall  give  to  drink  to  one  of  these  little 
ones  a  cup  of  cold  water  only,  in  the  name  of  a  dis- 
ciple, Amen,  I  say  to  you,  he  shall  not  lose  his 
reward  (Matt.  x.  42). 

God  is  compassionate  and  merciful,  and  will  forgive 
sins  in  the  day  of  tribulation.  And  He  is  a  protector 
of  all  that  seek  Him  in  truth  (Ecclus.  ii.  13). 


Braise  ye  the  Lord,  for  the  Lord  is  good :  Sing  ye 
to  His  name,  for  it  is  sweet  (Ps.  cxxxiv.  3). 
Glory  ye  in  His  holy  name  (Ps.  civ.  3). 
Thou  shalt  not  take  the  name  of  the  Lord  thy  God 
in  vain  (Ex.  xx.  7). 

Our  help  is  in  the  name  of  the  Lord,  who  made 
heaven  and  earth  (Ps.  cxxiii.  8). 

The  name  of  the  Lord  is  a  strong  tower ;  the  just 
runneth  to  it  and  shall  be  exalted  (Prov.  xviii.  10). 

And  it  shall  come  to  pass  that  everyone  that  shall 
call  upon  the  name  of  the  Lord  shall  be  saved  (Joel 
ii-  33). 


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Hight  the  good  fight  of  faith  (i  Tim.  vi.  i). 
But  he  that  shall  deny  Me  before  men,  I  will 
also  deny  him  before  My  Father  Who  is  in  heaven 
(Matt.  x.  33). 

Who  art  thou  that  thou  shouldst  be  afraid  of  mortal 
man,  who  shall  wither  away  like  grass?  (Is.  li.  12). 

Behold,  I  command  thee,  take  courage  and  be 
strong ;  fear  not,  and  be  not  dismayed ;  because  the 
Lord  thy  God  is  with  thee  in  all  things  (Jos.  i.  9). 

The  Lord  is  my  firmament,  my  refuge,  and  my  de- 
liverer. My  God  is  my  helper,  and  in  Him  will  I  put 
my  trust  (Ps.  xvii.  2,  3). 

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If  a  man  love  justice,  his  labors  have  great  virtues  ; 
for  she  teacheth  temperance,  and  prudence,  and 
justice,  and  fortitude,  which  are  such  things  as  men  can 
have  nothing  more  profitable  in  life  (Wisd.  viii.  7). 

Get  wisdom  because  it  is  better  than  gold;  and 
purchase  prudence,  for  it  is  more  precious  than  silver 
(Prov.  xvi.  16). 

In  the  multitude  of  words,  there  shall  not  want  sin ; 
but  he  that  refraineth  his  lips  is  most  wise  (Prov.  xi.  9). 

A  mild  answer  breaketh  wrath ;  but  a  harsh  word 
stirreth  up  fury  (Prov.  xv.  1). 


<&toentg*0ec0itfc  ©ag 

Be  sober  (1  Pet.  v.  8). 
Take  heed  to  yourselves,  lest  perhaps  your 
hearts  be  overcharged  with  surfeiting  and  drunken- 
ness (Luke  xxi.  34). 


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Drunkards  shall  not  possess  the  Kingdom  of  God 
(Cor.  vi.  10).  ' 

Exceed  not,  and  if  thou  sittest  among  many,  reach 
not  thy  hand  out  first  How  sufficient  is  a  little  wine 
for  a  man  well  taught  (Ecclus.  xxvi.  20,  22). 

Refrain  yourselves  from  carnal  desires,  which  war 
against  the  soul  (1  Pet.  ii.  11). 

Keep  thyself  chaste  (1  Tim.  v.  22). 

For  this  is  the  will  of  God  —  your  sanctification 
(1  Thess.  iv.  3). 


VJJhe  greater  thou  art,  the  more  humble  thyself  in 
all  things,  and  thou  shalt  find  grace  before  God ; 
for  great  is  the  power  of  God  alone,  and  He  is  honored 
by  the  humble  (Ecclus.  ill.  20,  21). 

Take  all  that  shall  be  brought  upon  thee ;  and  in 
thy  sorrow  endure:  and  in  thy  humiliation  keep 
patience.  For  gold  and  silver  are  tried  in  the  fire, 
but  acceptable  men  in  the  furnace  of  humiliation 
(Ecclus.  ii.  4,  5). 


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ateence  hath  a  perfect  work;  that  you  may 
be  perfect  and  entire  —  failing  in  nothing 
(James  i.  4). 

Brethren,  if  a  man  be  overtaken  in  any  fault,  you 
who  are  spiritual,  instruct  such  a  one  in  the  spirit  of 
meekness,  considering  thyself,  lest  thou  also  be 
tempted  (Gal.  vi.  1). 

Do  thy  works  in  meekness,  and  thou  shalt  be  be 
loved  above  the  glory  of  men  (Eccius.  iii.  19). 


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Q[o  let  your  light  shine  before  men,  that  they  may 
see  your  good  works,  and  glorify  your  Father 
Who  is  in  heaven  (Matt.  v.  16). 

Therefore,  let  us  follow  after  the  things  that  are  of 
peace,  and  keep  the  things  that  are  of  edification  — 
one  toward  another  (Rom.  xiv.  19). 

Let  your  modesty  be  known  to  all  men  (Phil.  iv.  5). 


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ever  suffer  pride  to  reign  in  thy  mind  or  in  thy 
words ;  for  from  it  all  perdition  took  its  begin- 
ning (Tob.  iv.  14). 

The  foolish  things  of  the  world  hath  God  chosen 
that  He  may  confound  the  wise  (1  Cor.  i.  27). 
Pride  is  hateful  before  God  and  men  (Ecclus.  x.  7). 


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Be  angry  and  sin  not :  let  not  the  sun  go  down 
upon  your  anger  (Eph.  iv.  26,  31). 
Envy  and  anger  shorten  a  man's  days  (Ecclus.  iv. 
35)- 

Be  not  as  a  lion  in  thy  house,  terrifying  them  of  thy 
household,  and  oppressing  them  that  are  under  thee 
(Ecclus.  iv.  35). 

Be  not  quickly  angry;  for  anger  resteth  in  the 
bosom  of  t  fool  (Eccles.  vii.  10). 


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TqJ  eiigiousness  shall  keep  and  justify  the  heart ; 
r-*Aa  it  shall  give  joy  and  gladness  (Ecclus.  i.  18). 

The  heart  of  fools  is  in  their  mouth ;  and  the  mouth 
oi  wise,  men  is  in  their  heart  (Ecclus.  xxiii.  17). 

Godliness  with  contentment  is  great  gain.  Having 
food,  and  wherewith  to  be  covered  —  with  these  we 
are  content  (1  Tim.  vi.  6,  8). 

Better  is  a  little  with  the  fear  of  the  Lord,  than 
great  treasures  without  content  (Prov.  xv.  16). 

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*TjT*MEN,  amen,  I  say  to  you,  if  you  ask  the  Father 
e*^J-»  anything  in  My  name,  He  will  give  it  you  (John 
xvi.  23).  I  can  do  all  things  in  Him  Who  strengthen- 
ed me  (Phil.  iv.  13).  The  Lord  is  nigh  unto  all  them 
that  call  upon  Him;  to  all  that  call  upon  Him  in 
truth.  He  will  do  the  will  of  them  that  fear  Him,  and 
He  will  hear  their  prayer  and  save  them  (Ps.  cxliv. 
18,  19).  "By  prayer,"  says  St.  Bona  venture,  "is 
obtained  the  possession  of  every  good,  and  deliverance 
from  every  evil." 

He  hath  regard  to  the  prayer  of  the  humble  (Ps. 
ci.  18).  God  resisteth  the  proud,  and  giveth  grace  to 
the  humble  (James  iv.  6).  The  prayer  of  him  that 
humbleth  himself  shall  pierce  the  clouds,  .  .  and 
he  will  not  depart  till  the  Most  High  behold  (Ecclus. 
xxx v.  21).  A  contrite  and  humble  heart ,  O  God,  Thou 
wilt  not  despise  (Ps.  1.  19).  Thou  Who  savest  them 
that  trust  in  Thee  (Ibid.  xvi.  7).  Because  he  hath 
hoped  in  Me,  ...  I  will  deliver  him  and  I  will  glorify 
him  (Ibid.  xc.  14,  15).  But  they  that  hope  in  the 
Lord,  shall  renew  their  strength  (Is.  xl.  31).    No  one 


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hath  hoped  in  the  Lord,  and  hath  been  confounded 
(Ecclus.  ii.  n).  They  that  trust  in  the  l^ord  shall  be 
as  Mount  Sion  (P*.  cxxrv.  i).  Let  Thy  mercy,  O 
Lord,  be  upon  us,  as  we  have  hoped  in  Thee  (Ps. 
xxxii.  22). 


et  love  be  without  dissimulation,  hating  that 


-J—*  which  is  evil,  cleaving  to  that  which  is  good 
(Rom.  xii.  9).  Be  not  wise  in  your  own  conceit.  If 
it  be  possible,  as  much  as  in  you,  have  peace  with  all 
men  (Rom.  xii.  16,  18). 

With  all  thy  soul  fear  the  Lord,  and  reverence  His 
priests.  Before  thou  inquire,  blame  no  man;  and 
when  thou  hast  inquired,  reprove  justly.  Stretch 
out  thy  hand  to  the  poor,  that  thy  expiation  and  thy 
blessing  may  be  perfected.  Strive  not  with  a  man  that 
is  full  of  tongue,  and  heap  not  wood  upon  his  fire. 
Despise  not  a  just  man  that  is  poor,  and  do  not  mag- 
nify a  sinful  man  that  is  rich.  Believe  not  every 
word.  There  is  one  that  slippeth  with  the  tongue, 
but  not  from  his  heart.  For  who  is  there  that  hath 
not  offended  with  his  tongue  ? 

Gold  is  a  stumbling  block  to  them  that  sacrifice  to 
it ;  woe  to  them  that  eagerly  follow  after  it,  and  evjry 
fool  shall  perish  by  it.  Many  have  been  brought  to 
fall  for  gold,  and  the  beauty  thereof  hath  been  their 
ruin  (Ecclus.). 

Love  not  the  world,  nor  the  things  which  are  in  the 
world.  If  any  man  love  the  world,  the  charity  of  the 
Father  is  not  in  him.  For  all  that  is  in  the  world, 
is  the  concupiscence  of  the  flesh,  .and  the  concupiscence 
of  the  eyes,  and  the  pride  of  life,  which  is  not  of  the 
Father,  but  is  of  the  world.  And  the  world  passeth 
away,  and  the  concupiscence  thereof:  but  he  that  doth 
the  will  of  God,  abide th  forever  (Johnii.  15,  17). 


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hatsoever  thy  hand  is  able  to  do,  do  it  earnestly 
(Eccles.  ix.  10).  * 
He  hath  done  all  things  well  (Mark  vii.  37). 
Not  serving  to  the  eye  as  it  were  pleasing  to  men, 
but  as  the  servants  of  Christ,  doing  the  will  of  God 
(Eph.  vi.  7). 

Whether  you  eat  or  drink,  or  whatsoever  else  you 
do:  do  all  things  for  the  glory  of  God  (1  Cor.  x.  31). 

Whatsoever  you  do  in  word  or  in  work,  do  all  in 
the  name  of  the  Lord  Jesus  Christ  (Col.  iii.  17). 

Now  to  the  King  of  ages,  immortal,  invisible,  the 
only  God,  be  honor  and  glory  forever  and  ever. 
Amen  (1  Tim.  i.  1;). 

fflSfjen  tfjr  Sottrnea  of  i* 

^T~tow>,  when  the  journey  of  life  is  o'er, 
1 1  *  And  I  lie  on  my  bed  of  pain, 
Oh  grant  that  my  spirit  a  solace  may  find 
In  the  sound  of  Thy  blessed  name. 

And  when  the  vision  of  earth  grows  dim. 

And  the  darkness  of  death  is  nigh, 
O  Lord,  wilt  Thou  send  an  angel  to  me 

With  licht  from  Thy  home  on  high  ? 

When  closed  are  my  ears  to  all  earthly  sounds, 
And  they  hear  not  word  nor  prayer, 

O  Lord,  wilt  Thou  open  Thy  Heart  to  me, 
And  give  nae  a  shelter  there  ? 

When  wrenched  at  length  are  all  earthly  ties, 

And  I  part  from  this  body  of  sin, 
Dear  Lord,  when  1  knock  at  the  heavenly  gate, 

Wilt  Thou  bid  me  enter  in  ? 


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And  when  my  trembling  spirit  shall  stand 
At  the  dreaded  judgment  seat, 

O  Lord,  wilt  Thou  let  me  bend  to  kiss 
The  wounds  of  Thy  sacred  feet  ? 


Just  for  {&o=f©as 
ord,  for  to-morrow  and  its  needs 


Keep  me,  my  God,  from  stain  of  sin 
Just  for  to-day. 

Let  me  both  diligently  work 

And  duly  pray ; 
Let  me  Le  kind  in  word  and  deed 

Just  for  to-day. 

Let  me  be  slow  to  do  my  will, 

Prompt  to  obey ; 
Help  me  to  mortify  my  flesh 

Just  for  to-day. 

Let  me  no  wrong  or  idle  word, 

Unthinking,  say ; 
Set  Thou  a  seal  upon  my  lips 

Just  for  to-day. 

Let  me  in  season,  Lord,  be  grave, 

In  season  gay ; 
Let  me  be  faithful  to  Thy  grace 

Just  for  to-day. 

And  if  to-day  my  tide  of  life 

Should  ebb  away, 
Give  me  Thy  sacraments  divine, 

Dear  Lord,  to<lay. 

In  Purgatory's  cleansing  fires 

Brief  be  my  stay ; 
Oh,  bid  me,  if  to-day  I  die, 

Go  home  to-day. 


—  Leaflets 


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So,  for  to-morrow  and  its  needs 

I  do  not  pray ; 
But  keep  me,  guide  me,  love  me,  Lord, 

Just  for  to-day. 

—  Sister  M.  Xavier. 

-$ne  Eittle  Secret  of  a  fttfe 

One  secret  of  a  sweet  and  happy  Christian  life  is  learn- 
ing to  live  by  the  day.  It  is  the  long  stretches  that 
tire  us.  We  think  of  life  as  a  whole,  running  on  for  us.  We 
can  not  carry  this  load  until  we  are  threescore  and  ten. 
We  can*  not  fight  this  battle  continually  for  half  a  century. 
But  really  there  are  no  long  stretches.  Life  does  not  come 
to  us  all  at  one  time ;  it  comes  only  a  day  at  a  time.  Even 
to-morrow  is  never  ours  until  it  becomes  to-day,  and  we 
have  nothing  whatever  to  do  with  it  but  to  pass  down  to  it 
a  fair  and  good  inheritance  in  to-day's  work  well  done,  and 
to-day's  life  well  lived. 

It  is  a  blessed  secret  this,  of  living  by  the  day.  Any  one 
can  carry  his  burden,  however  heavy,  till  nightfall.  Any 
one  can  do  his  work,  however  hard,  for  one  day.  Any 
one  can  live  sweetly,  patiently,  lovingly,  purely,  until  the 
sun  goes  down.  And  this  is  all  life  ever  means  to  us  — 
just  one  little  day.  "Do  to-day's  duty;  fight  to-day's 
temptations,  and  do  not  weaken  or  distract  yourself  by 
looking  forward  to  things  you  can  not  see,  and  could  not 
understand  if  you  saw  them."  God  gives  us  nights  to 
shut  down  upon  our  little  days.  We  can  not  see  beyond. 
Short  horizons  make  life  easier  and  give  us  one  of  the 
blessed  secrets  of  brave,  true,  holy  living. 


3esu  ©ecus  Ingeltcum 

O jesus  !   Thou  the  beauty  art 
Of  angel  worlds  above ; 
Thy  name  is  music  to  the  heart, 
Enchanting  it  with  love. 


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Celestial  sweetness  unalloy'd ! 

Who  eat  Thee  hunger  still ; 
Who  drink  of  Thee  still  feel  a  void, 

Which  naught  but  Thou  can  fill. 


O  my  sweet  Jesus !  hear  the  sighs 


Which  unto  Thee  I  send ; 
To  Thee  mine  inmost  spirit  cries, 
My  being's  hope  and  end ! 

Stay  with  us,  Lord,  and  with  Thy  light 

Illumine  the  soul's  abyss ; 
Scatter  the  darkness  of  our  night, 

And  fill  the  world  with  bliss. 


O  Jesus  !  spotless  Virgin  flower 1 

Our  life  and  joy !  to  Thee 
Be  praise,  beatitude,  and  power, 

Through  all  eternity. 

—  Father  Caswall  in  Lyra  Catholic* 


ead,  kindly  Light,  amid  the  encircling  gloom, 


The  night  is  dark,  and  I  am  far  from  home. 


Keep  Thou  my  feet ;  I  do  not  ask  to  see 
The  distant  scene,  —  one  step  enough  for  me. 


I  was  not  ever  thus,  nor  pray'd  that  Thou 
Shouldst  lead  me  on. 

I  loved  to  choose  and  see  my  path,  but  now 
Lead  Thou  me  on  ! 

I  loved  the  garish  day,  and,  spite  of  fears, 

Pride  ruled  my  will :  remember  not  past  years. 


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Lead  Thou  me  on  ! 


Lead  Thou  me  on  ! 


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So  long  Thy  power  hath  blest  me,  sure  it  still 

Will  lead  me  on. 
O'er  moor  and  fen,  o'er  crag  and  torrent,  till 

The  night  is  gone ; 
And  with  the  morn  those  angel  faces  smile. 
Which  I  have  loved  long  since,  and  lost  awhile. 

—  Cardinal  Newman. 

Ingels 

Kind  Angei  Guardian,  thanks  to  thee 
For  thy  so  watchful  care  of  me ; 
Oh,  lead  me  still  in  ways  of  truth, 
Dear  guide  of  childhood  and  of  youth. 

Kind  Angel  Guardian,  let  my  tears 
Implore  thee  too  for  riper  years ; 
Oh,  keep  me  safe  in  wisdom's  way, 
And  bring  me  back  if  I  should  stray. 

When  angry  passions  fill  my  soul, 
Subdue  them  to  thy  meek  control ; 
Through  good  and  ill,  oh,  ever  be 
A  guide,  a  guard,  a  friend  to  me. 

And  when  death's  hand  shall  seal  mine  eyes,  . 

Oh,  bear  my  spirit  to  the  skies, 

And  teach  me  there  my  voice  to  raise 

In  hymns  of  never-ending  praise. 

—  Sister  M.  J. 
©uarUtan  ftngel  l^smn 

"T"Xear  Angel !  ever  at  my  side, 
«JLr  How  loving  must  thou  be, 
To  leave  thy  home  in  Heaven  to  guard 
A  sinful  child  like  me. 

Thy  beautiful  and  shining  face 

I  see  not,  though  so  near ; 
The  sweetness  of  thy  soft  low  "oiofc 

I  am  too  deaf  to  hear. 


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But  I  have  felt  thee  in  my  thoughts 

Fighting  with  sin  for  me ; 
And  when  my  heart  loves  God,  I  know 

The  sweetness  is  from  thee. 

And  when,  dear  Spirit !  I  kneel  down 

Morning  and  night  to  prayer, 
Something  there  is  within  my  heart 

Which  tells  me  thou  art  there. 

Yes  f  when  I  pray  thou  prayest  too, 

Thy  prayer  is  all  for  me ; 
But  when  I  sleep,  thou  sleepest  not, 

But  watchest  patiently. 

Then,  for  thy  sake,  dear  Angel !  now 

More  humble  will  I  be#: 
But  I  am  weak,  and  when  I  fall, 

Oh,  weary  not  of  me ! 

Oh,  weary  not,  but  love  me  still, 

For  Mary's  sake,  thy  Queen ; 
She  never  tired  of  me,  though  I 

Her  worst  of  sons  have  been. 

.Then  love  me,  love  me,  Angel  dear ! 

And  I  will  love  thee  more ; 
And  help  me  when  my  soul  is  cast 

Upon  the  eternal  shore. 

—  Father  Faber 


®  Jftora&tee!  ®  ^araUtee! 

O paradise  !  O  Paradise  ! 
Who  doth  not  crave  for  rest  ? 
Who  would  not  seek  the  happy  land, 
Where  they  that  loved  are  blest ; 
Where  loyal  hearts,  and  true, 

Stand  ever  in  the  light, 
All  rapture  through  and  through, 
In  God's  most  holy  sight  ? 


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O  Paradise  !  O  Paradise ! 

The  world  is  growing  old ; 
Who  would  not  be  at  rest  and  free 

Where  love  is  never  cold  ? 

O  Paradise  !  O  Paradise  ! 

Wherefore  doth  death  delay, 
Bright  death,  that  is  the  welcome  dawn 

Of  our  eternal  day. 

0  Paradise  !  O  Paradise  ! 
'Tis  weary  waiting  here ; 

1  long  to  be  where  Jesus  is, 
To  feel,  to  see  Him  near. 

0  Paradise  !  O  Paradise  ! 
I  want  to  sin  no  more ; 

1  want  to  be  as  pure  on  earth 
As  on  thy  spotless  shore. 

O  Paradise  !  O  Paradise  ! 

I  greatly  long  to  see 
The  special  place  my  dearest  Lord 

Is  destining  for  me. 

O  Paradise  !  O  Paradise  ! 

I  feel  'twill  not  be  long ; 
Patience  !   I  almost  think  I  hear 
Faint  fragments  of  thy  song ; 
Where  loyal  hearts,  and  true, 

Stand  ever  in  the  light, 
All  rapture  through  and  through, 
In  God's  most  holy  sight. 

—  Father  Faber 

$olg  ©oU,  Wit  ©raise  GHjg  Name 

*T^oly  God,  we  praise  Thy  name  ! 
r*-G  Lord  of  all,  we  bow  before  Thee ! 
All  on  earth  Thy  scepter  claim, 
All  in  heav'n  above  adore  Thee : 


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Infinite  Thy  vast  domain, 
Everlasting  is  Thy  reign. 

Hark  !  the  loud  celestial  hymn 
Angel  choirs  above  are  raising  I 

Cherubim  and  seraphim 
In  unceasing  chorus  praising, 

Fill  the  heavens  with  sweet  accord : 
Holy  !  holy !  holy  Lord  ! 

Lo  !  the  apostolic  train 

Join  Thy  sacred  name  to  hallow ! 
Prophets  swell  the  loud  refrain, 

Arid  the  white-robed  martyrs  follow; 
And  from  morn  till  set  of  sun, 

Through  the  Church,  the  song  goes  on. 

Holy  Father,  holy  Son, 

Holy  Spirit,  Three  we  name  Thee, 
While  in  essence  only  One, 

Undivided  God,  we  claim  Thee 
And  adoring  bend  the  knee, 

While  we  own  the  mystery. 

Thou  art  King  of  Glory,  Christ ! 

Son  of  God,  yet  born  of  Mary, 
For  us  sinners  sacrificed, 

And  to  death  a  tributary : 
First  to  break  the  bars  of  death, 

Thou  hast  opened  heaven  to  faith. 


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^^*his  is  the  will  of  God  —  your  sanctification  (i  Thess. 
\£>  iv.  3). 

What  things  a  man  shall  sow,  those  also  shall  he  reap 
(Gal.  vi.  8). 

The  fashion  of  this  world  passeth  away  (i  Cor.  vii.  31). 
What  shall  it  profit  a  man,  if  he  gain  the  whole  work,, 

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,ad  suffer  the  loss  of  his  soul  ?  Or  what  shall  a  man  give 
*n  exchange  for  his  soul?  (Mark  vii.  36). 

In  all  thy  works  remember  thy  last  end,  and  thou  shalt 
never  sin  (Eccles.  vii.  40). 

My  son,  forget  not  My  law,  and  let  thy  heart  keep  My 
commandments ;  for  they  shall  add  to  thee  length  of  days, 
and  years  of  life  and  peace  (Pro v.  iii.  1). 

The  path  of  the  just,  as  a  shining  light,  goeth  forward 
and  increaseth  even  to  perfect  day  (Pro v.  iv.  18). 

Therefore,  my  beloved  brethren,  be  ye  steadfast  and 
unmovable:  always  abounding  in  the  work  of  the  Lord, 
knowing  that  your  labor  is  not  in  vain  in  the  Lord  (1  Cor. 
xv.  58). 

He  that  shall  persevere  to  the  end,  he  shall  be  saved 
(Matt.  xxiv.  13). 

Blessed  is  the  man  to  whom  the  Lord  hath  not  imputed 
sin,  and  in  whose  spirit  there  is  no  guile  (Ps.  xxxi.  2). 

Blessed  are  the  undefiled  in  the  way,  who  walk  in  the 
law  of  the  Lord  (Ps.  cxviii.  1). 

For  venerable  old  age  is  not  that  of  long  time,  nor  counted 
by  the  number  of  years :  but  the  understanding  of  a  man 
is  gray  hairs.    And  a  spotless  life  is  old  age  (Wis.  iv.  8,  9) . 

With  the  holy  thou  wilt  be  holy ;  and  with  the  innocent 
man,  thou  wilt  be  innocent  (Ps.  xvii.  26). 

Lord,  who  shall  dwell  in  Thy  tabernacle  ?  Or  who  shall 
rest  in  Thy  holy  hill  ?  He  that  walketh  without  blemish, 
and  worketh  justice ;  He  that  speaketh  truth  in  his  heart ; 
who  hath  not  used  deceit  in  his  tongue:  Nor  hath  done 
evil  to  his  neighbor  (Ps.  xiv.  1-4). 

We  nave  not  here  a  lasting  city,  but  we  seek  one  that  is 
to  come  (Heb.  xiii.  14). 

Lay  up  to  yourselves  treasures  in  heaven  !  (Matt.  vi.  20). 

Fight  the  good  fight  of  faith ;  lay  hold  on  eternal  life, 
whereunto  Thou  art  called  (1  Tim.  vi.  12). 

Eye  hath  not  seen,  nor  ear  heard,  neither  hath  it  entered 
into  the  heart  of  man  what  things  God  hath  prepared  for 
them  that  love  Him  (1  Cor.  ii.  9). 

Unto  the  King,  eternal,  immortal  and  invisible,  the  only 
God,  be  honor  and  glory  forever  and  ever.  Amtn  (1  Tim. 
I.  17)- 


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1 

IF  you  wish  to  raise  a  lofty  edifice  of  perfection, 
take  humility  for  your  foundation.  —  St.  Thomas 
Aquinas:  Sermon  X. 

2 

a AST  thy  heart  firmly  on  the  Lord,  and  fear  not 
the  judgment  of  man,  when  thy  conscience 
gives  testimony  of  thy  piety  and  innocence. 

Though  St.  Paul  endeavored  to  please  all  in  the 
Lord  and  made  himself  all  unto  all ;  though  he  labored 
for  the  edification  and  salvation  of  others  as  much  as 
he  could  —  nevertheless,  he  could  not  prevent  his 
being  sometimes  judged  or  despised  by  others;  yet 
ne  made  little  account  of  his  being  judged  by  the 
judgment  of  men  (i  Cor.  iv.  3).  He  committed  all 
to  God,  Who  knows  all,  and  defended  himself  by 
patience  and  humility  against  the  tongues  of  those 
who  spoke  evil,  or  that  thought  and  gave  out  at  pleas- 
ure vain  and  faulty  things  of  him ;  however,  he  an- 
swered them  sometimes,  lest  his  silence  might  give 
occasion  of  scandal  to  the  weak. 

"Who  art  thou,  that  thou  shouldst  be  afraid  of  a 
mortal  man?"  (Is.  li.  12).  To-day  he  is  and  to- 
morrow he  appears  no  more  (1  Mach.  ii.  63). '  Fear 
God,  and  thou  shalt  have  no  need  of  being  afraid  of 
man.  Look  up  to  Me  (to  the  Lord  thy  God)  in 
heaven,  Who  am  able  to  deliver  thee  from  all  confu- 
sion and  wrongs,  and  to  repay  every  one  according 
to  his  works  (Matt.  xvi.  27).  —  Thomas  a  Kempis: 
Book  III,  Ch.  XXXVI. 

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3 

beautiful  flower  is  humility ;  beautiful  is  pa- 
tience, obedience,  meekness,  modesty,  and 
every  other  virtue ;  but  the  most  beautiful  is  charity. 
—  Blessed  Jourdain  de  Saxe:  Letter  XXXIII. 

4 

KE  is  most  powerful  who   loves   most.  —  St. 
Gregory  the  Great:  "Life  of  St.  Benedict,"  Ch. 
XXXIII. 

The  best  of  all  prayers  is  that  in  which  we  ask 
that  God's  holy  will  may  be  accomplished,  both  in 
ourselves  and  in  others.  —  Venerable  Louis  de  Blots , 
O.S.B. 

5 

y^foD  regards  the  motive  and  not  the  action.  It  is 
\S)  not  the  importance  of  the  action  that  He  con- 
siders, but  the  excellence  of  the  intention,  the  lovs 
which  prompted  it.  —  St.  Gregory  the  Great,  O.S.B. 

6 

o  great  is  the  goodness  of  God  in  your  regard, 
that,  when  you  ask  through  ignorance  for  that 
which  is  not  beneficial,  He  does  not  grant  your 
prayer  in  this  matter,  but  gives  you  something  better 
instead.  —  St.  Bernard,  0.  Cist. 

7 

o  love  God  truly  one  must  have  three  hearts  in 
one :  a  heart  all  on  fire  for  God ;  a  heart  full  of 
charity  for  his  neighbor ;  and  a  heart  of  flint  for  him- 
self. —  Bl.  Benedict  Joseph  Labre. 


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8 

Rappy  is  he  who,  when  praised  and  glorified  by 
others,  does  not  regard  himself  as  better  than 
when  humbled  and  despised ;  because  a  man  is  only 
what  he  is  in  the  eyes  of  God  and  nothing  more.  —  St. 
Francis  of  Assisi:  Minor  Works,  P.  IV. 


9 

/5^he  conquest  of  a  city  is  of  less  importance  to  us 
v-J  than  a  victory  gained  over  ourselves.  —  5/. 
Gregory  the  Great,  O.S.B. 


10 

he  most  efficacious  sermon  is  a  good  example. 
Nothing  better  convinces  those  spoken  to  than 
a  practical  illustration  of  the  counsel  given.  —  St. 
Bernard,  O.  Cist.:  Sermons. 


It 

*t~!et  us  never  voluntarily  dwell  upon  the  faults  of 
others  when  they  present  themselves  to  our 
minds;  instead  of  dwelling  on  them  let  us  at  once- 
consider  what  there  is  of  good  in  these  persons.  .  .  . 
No  one  should  think  or  say  anything  of  another 
which  he  would  not  wish  thought  or  said  of  him- 
self. —  St.  Teresa. 

True  perfection  consists  in  a  perfect  love  of  God 
and  our  neighbor ;  the  more  perfectly  a  soul  observes 
these  two  commandments,  the  more  perfect  does 
she  also  become. — St.  Teresa:  "Interior  Castle," 
Ch.  II. 


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12 

Eet  all  thy  care  be  to  possess  thy  soul  in  peace 
and  tranquillity.  Let  no  accident  be  to  thee  a 
cause  of  ill  humor.  —  St.  Vincent  Ferrer:  "  Spiritual 
Treatise." 

13 

IT  is  only  the  devil  and  his  followers  who  ought 
to  be  sad;  we,  on  the  contrary,  should  always 
rejoice  in  the  Lord. — St.  Francis  Assisi:  "Monastic 
Conference/ '  II. 

14 

IF  thou  art  wise,  expect  to  die  every  day:  thus 
thou  shalt  keep  thyself  always  ready  and  happy 
to  depart  on  the  great  journey  to  thy  eternal  home. 
—  Bl.  Henry  Suso. 

Let  us  always  remember  the  Last  Judgment,  after 
the  example  of  St.  Jerome,  who,  though  a  saint,  never 
lost  sight  of  it.— St.  Teresa:  "Mansion  6th,"  Ch.  IX. 

15 

v|^Veath  is  welcome  to  one  who  has  always  feared 
XJ  God  and  faithfully  served  Him.  —  "  Life  of  St. 
Teresa,"  Ch.  XXVII. 

16 

IT  is  certain  that  no  flower  can  bear  fruit  unless 
it  dies ;  so  a  person  will  commence  to  bear  fruit 
in  Jesus  Christ  in  proportion  as  he  renounces  himself, 
abandons  himself,  and  dies  to  himself  and  to  all 
things.  —  Ven.  John  Tauler:  Instit.,  Ch.  XXII. 

St.  Francis  of  Assisi  dwelt  for  entire  hours  upon 
these  words:  "My  God  and  my  All." 


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17 

he  four  extremities  of  the  cross  are  ornamented 
with  four  precious  pearls.  Humility  is  placed 
at  the  foot,  obedience  occupies  the  right,  patience  the 
left ;  charity,  the  first  and  queen  of  virtues,  burns  in 
letters  of  gold  at  the  head.  These  four  virtues  shine 
in  a  most  striking  manner  in  the  Passion  of  Jesus 
Christ.  They  are  the  four  principal  fruits  which  we 
must  gather*  from  meditating  on  Jesus  crucified.  — 
St.  Bernard. 

18 

Eet  us  have  a  great  devotion  to  the  crucifix ;  let 
us  often  fix  our  eyes  upon  the  image  of  Christ 
crucified,  anpl  meditate  on  the  excess  of  His  love. 
Let  us  frequently  kiss  the  crucifix  with  ardent  love 
and  with  a  firm  resolve  to  please  Him  in  all  things. 

10 

he  name  of  Jesus  is  an  impregnable  rampart. 
There  is  no  pearl,  no  ornament,  that  can  be  com- 
pared to  the  name  of  Jesus.  We  sound  the  harp's 
sweet  harmonies  when  we  pronounce  the  name  of 
Jesus.  —  Bl.  Henry  Suso:  Spiritual  Letters. 

20 

he  book  of  Psalms  is  a  poem  written  in  heaven. 
Those  who  are  able  to  appreciate  its  value  be- 
come angels.  Had  we  only  the  Psalter,  that  would 
suffice  during  the  entire  course  of  our  life  for  our  spirit- 
ual exercises,  our  readings,  our  prayers,  and  all  other 
acts  of  adoration  and  praise  which  we  should  render 
to  God.  —  Yen.  Louis  de  Blois,  O.S.B, 


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21 

Our  Saviour  has  said  that  it  is  necessary  for  him 
who  would  become  greater  than  others  to  make 
himself  the  least.  This  is  a  truth  all  Christians  be- 
lieve. How  is  it  so  few  conform  their  lives  to  it  ?  — 
St.  Vincent  de  Paid. 

22 

Vain  complacency,  coupled  with  the  desire  that 
others  would  speak  of  us  and  praise  us,  is  an 
evil  which  makes  us  forget  God  and  spoils  our  holiest 
actions.  There  is  no  vice  more  pernicious  to  those 
who  would  make  any  progress  in  the  spiritual  life.  — 
St.  Vincent  de  Paul. 

23 

hat  does  it  signify  if  we  are  calumniated,  de- 
spised, outraged  by  men,  if  we  are  innocent 
before  God  and  agreeable  in  His  eyes?  The  saints 
made  it  their  pleasure  to  be  little  and  abject  in  the 
hearts  of  all.  — St.  Teresa. 

24 

he  most  profound  degree  of  humility  is  to  re- 
ceive humiliations  and  abjections  with  the  same 
complacency  that  vain  persons  do  the  greatest  honors. 
—  St.  Francis  de  Sales. 

25 

/~\ne  of  the  best  means  to  acquire  humility  is  pro- 
foundry  to  engrave  in  our  minds  this  maxim: 
Each  one  is  really  only  what  he  is  in  the  eyes  o' 
God,  nothing  more.  —  Thomas  a  Kempis 


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Our  principal  business  should  be  to  conquer  our- 
selves, and  to  become  more  perfect  every  day  in 
this  practice.  It  is  particularly  necessary  that  we 
should  apply  ourselves  to  be  victorious  in  little  temp- 
tations, regarding,  e.g.,  vivacity,  suspicions,  jealousy, 
indolence,  vanity.  By  so  doing  we  shall  obtain  the 
strength  to  resist  greater  ones.  —  St.  Francis  de  Sales. 

27 

ortification  of  the  appetite  is  the  A  B  C  of 
the  spiritual  life.  He  who  does  not  know 
how  to  suppress  the  vice  of  gluttony  in  himself  will 
only  with  great  difficulty  triumph  over  his  other 
vices.  He  will  be  compelled  to  wage  a  continual  war 
with  them,  if  he  would  not  have  them  govern  him 
entirely.  —  St.  Vincent  de  Paul. 

28 

One  of  the  things  which  keeps  us  far  from  per- 
fection is,  without  doubt,  our  tongue.  When 
one  has  arrived  at  that  point  that  he  does  not  sin 
with  ihe  tongue,  he  is  perfect,  according  to  the  Holy 
Ghost.  This  is  why  We  must  speak  little  and  well  — 
little  and  with  simplicity,  with  charity,  and  in  a 
manner  that  will  make  virtue  appear  amiable.  —  St. 
Francis  de  Sales. 

29 

*7T*ccording  to  the  doctrine  of  the  saints,  one  of 
fj^*  the  principal  means  to  lead  a  Christian  and 
exemplary  life  is  to  observe  modesty  of  the  eyes.  If 
there  is  nothing  more  necessary  than  this  virtue  to 


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preserve  piety  in  the  soul  and  to  edify  our  neighbor, 
there  is  nothing  which  tends  more  to  sensuality  and 
gives  more  scandal  than  the  opposite  fault.  —  Rod- 
riguez. 

30 

Believe  me,  the  mortification  of  the  senses  —  of 
the  sight,  the  hearing,  the  tongue  —  is  more 
beneficial  than  to  wear  a  chain  of  iron  or  a  hairshirt. 
—  St.  Francis  de  Sales. 

31 

e  must  above  all  labor  to  mortify,  to  root  out 
our  predominant  passion;  I  mean  by  this, 
that  inclination,  that  vice,  that  bad  habit  which 
governs  us  and  leads  us  into  sin.  This  is  the  king. 
When  he  is  captured,  the  battle  is  won. — Rodriguez, 

32 

BT.  Ignatius  frequently  said  to  a  novice  who  was 
of  an  extremely  vivacious  and  fiery  tempera- 
ment: "My  son,  conquer  yourself,  and  you  will 
have  in  heaven  a  crown  more  splendiH  than  many 
others  who  are  more  meek  of  character."  One  day 
the  master  of  novices  complained  of  him  as  being 
unmanageable.  The  saint  replied:  "I  think  he  of 
whom  you  complain  has  made  more  progress  in  vir- 
tue in  a  few  months  than  another  whom  you  praise 
so  much  has  made  in  a  yeat 

33 

IT  might  be  supposed  of  St.  Francis  de  Sales  that 
he  was  of  a  character  naturally  sweet.  It  was  by 
virtue  alone  that  he  acquired  this  admirable  sweet- 
ness with  which  he  ravished  all  hearts.    Anger,  he 


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culty in  conquering. 

34 

iii  I  *HENEVER  one  *eek  excited  with  too  much  ardor, 
VJlA*  or  is  over-anxious  to  perform  some  action,  no 
matter  how  holy  it  may  be,  if  it  be  possible,  it  is 
better  to  defer  it  till  another  time,  when  the  heart  is 
tranquil,  lest  self-love  insensibly  steal  in  and  soil  the 
purity  of  our  intention.  —  St.  Vincent  de  Paid. 


35 

*-r^o  not  think  too  highly  of  your  own  ideas.  If 
«JLr  your  advice  is  asked,  give  it  frankly,  but  with 
perfect  indifference  as  to  whether  it  be  followed  or 
rejected.  Follow  rather  the  advice  of  others  than 
your  own  in  all  things  permissible.  —  St.  Francis  de 
Sales. 

36 

/~\ne  Blessed  be  God  in  the  time  of  adversity  is 
worth  more  than  /  thank  you  said  a  thousand 
times  in  prosperity.  —  St.  John  of  Avila. 

37 

here  is  no  sign  more  certain  that  one  is  of  the 
number  of  the  elect  than,  while  leading  a  Chris- 
tian life,  to  be  the  subject  of  sufferings,  desolations, 
and  trials.  —  St.  Louis  Gonzaga. 

38 

Be  assured  that  we  shall  obtain  more  grace  and 
merit  in  one  day  by  suffering  patiently  the  afflic- 
tions which  come  to  us  from  God  or  from  our  neighbor 
than  we  could  acquire  in  ten  years  by  mortifications 


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and  other  exercises  which  are  of  our  own  choice.  — 
St.  Francis  de  Sales, 

Learn  to  suffer  something  for  Jesus  Christ  without 
letting  others  perceive  it. —  St.  Teresa. 

39 

't'f  you  look  upon  the  ground  at  the  rod  which 
A  Moses  used  before  Pharo,  it  appears  a  frightful 
serpent ;  but  if  you  regard  it  in  the  hand  of  Moses, 
it  is  a  wand  with  which  he  performed  the  greatest 
prodigies.  So  it  is  with  tribulations.  Considered  in 
themselves,  they  are  horrible;  but  when  one  views 
them  in  the  hand  of  God,  they  become  sweet  and 
delicious.  —  St.  Francis  de  Sales. 

40 

eekness  is  a  virtue  which  supposes  a  noble 
soul;  that  is,  those  who  possess  this  virtue 
are  superior  to  all  one  may,  say  of  them  or  do  to 
them.  Though  they  may  receive  indignities  from 
others  in  word  or  action,  they  preserve  their  tran- 
quillity and  lose  not  their  peace  of  soul.  —  St.  Thomas 
Aquinas. 

41 

he  highest  degree  of  meekness  consists  in  serv- 
ing, honoring,  and  treating  kindly  those  who  are 
our  inferiors  and  who  treat  us  with  ingratitude  and 
insolence.  —  St.  Francis  de  Sales. 

42 

a AN  there  be  anything  really  worthy  of  disturbing 
our  peace  ?  Should  the  universe  be  overthrown, 
I  would  not  trouble  myself.   There  is  nothing  in  the 


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world  that  can  be  compared  to  peace  of  heart.  Pre- 
serve it  at  any  cost.  —  St.  Francis  de  Sales. 


43 

he  remedies  against  anger  are,  first,  to  prevent 
it,  if  possible,  or  to  occupy  the  mind  with 
thoughts  which  tend  to  allay  the  movements  of  the 
heart  when  excited;  second,  to  imitate  the  Apostle, 
who,  in  the  time  of  tempest,  had  recourse  to  God,  to 
Whom  it  belongs  to  give  peace  to  the  heart ;  third,  to 
do  nothing,  to  say  nothing,  during  the  time  the  heart 
is  agitated,  relating  to  that  which  gave  rise  to  anger ; 
fourth,  to  oblige  ourselves  to  make  acts  of  sweetness 
and  humility  toward  those  with  whom  we  are  in- 
clined to  be  angry.  —  St.  Francis  de  Sales. 


44 

great  means  to  preserve  one's  peace  and  tran- 
quillity of  heart  continually  is  to  receive  as 
coming  from  the  hands  of  God  afi  things,  whatever 
they  may  be  and  in  whatever  manner  they  may  come. 
—  St.  Dorothy. 


45 

hose  who  make  profession  of  following  the  max- 
ims  of  Jesus  Christ  should  greatly  esteem  sim- 
plicity. Although,  in  the  judgment  of  the  wise  ones 
of  the  world,  there  is  nothing  more  contemptible  than 
simplicity,  it  is,  nevertheless,  a  very  amiable  virtue, 
because  it  directly  conducts  to  the  kingdom  of  Godf 
and  likewise  gains  for  us  the  affections  of  men.  —  St 
Francis  de  Sales. 


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46 

hose  who  possess  the  virtue  of  simplicity  make 
themselves  loved  even  by  those  who  are  deceit- 
ful. —  St.  Vincent  de  Paul. 

47 

Bimplicity  is  nothing  else  but  a  pure  and  simple 
act  of  charity ;  its  only  end  is  the  love  of  God. 
Our  soul  is  truly  simple  when  we  have  only  this 
end  in  view  in  all  we  do.  —  St.  Francis  de  Sales. 

48 

he  office  of  simplicity  is  to  make  us  go  straight 
to  God,  without  listening  to  human  respect, 
without  consulting  our  own  interest;  to  make  us 
speak  frankly  and  from  our  heart ;  to  make  us  act 
simply,  without  any  mingling  of  hypocrisy  or  artifice ; 
finally,  to  keep  us  far  from  duplicity  or  deceit.  —  St. 
Vincent  de  Paid. 

49 

Our  Lord  does  not  measure  our  perfection  by  the 
number  and  greatness  of  the  works  we  do,  but 
by  the  manner  in  which  we  do  them ;  and  this  man- 
ner is  the  love  with  which  and  by  which  we  perform 
them.  Actions  are  more  perfect  according  as  the 
love  with  which  they  are  performed  is  more  pure 
and  more  perfect.  —  St.  John  of  the  Cross. 

50 

he  examination  of  conscience  which  all  pious 
persons  are  in  the  habit  of  making  every  night 
before  taking  their  rest  is  a  great  help,  not  only  to 


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conquer  our  evil  inclinations,  but  to  acquire  virtue 
and  to  perform  our  ordinary  actions  well.  It  is  not 
so  much  to  discover  the  faults  of  which  we  have 
been  guilty  during  the  day  that  we  make  this  ex- 
amen,  as  to  conceive  a  lively  sorrow  for  them,  to 
form  the  resolution  not  to  fall  again  into  them,  to  do 
penance  for  them  and,  especially,  to  advance  in  vir- 
tue. —  Blessed  John  of  Avila. 

51 

IT  does  not  suffice  to  do  good  things.  We  must 
do  more;  we  must  do  them  well,  after  the  ex- 
ample of  Jesus  Christ,  of  Whom  it  is  written:  "He 
hath  done  all  things  well."  Let  us,  then,  study  to 
perform  all  our  actions  in  the  spirit  of  Jesus  Christ ; 
that  is,  in  the  manner  He  performed  His  actions, 
proposing  to  ourselves  the  same  end.  —  St.  Vincent  de 
Paid, 

52 

any  persuade  themselves  that  they  have  no 
true  sorrow  for  their  sins  if  they  do  not  prac- 
tise many  and  great  corporal  austerities.  Let  us 
learn,  nevertheless,  that  he  does  a  good  penance  who 
studies  to  please  God  alone,  at  all  times  and  in  all 
things.  This  is  a  very  perfect  thing  and  of  great 
merit.  —  St.  Francis  de  Sales. 

53  ' 

he  saints  arrived  at  sanctity  by  devoting  them- 
selves to  the  sanctification  of  all  their  actions ; 
they  did  all  they  believed  Our  Lord  asked  of  them  in 
the  most  perfect  manner  possible. 


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54 

ST.  John  Berchmans,  that  servant  of  God  who 
labored  continually  to  become  a  saint  by  per- 
forming in  the  most  perfect  manner  possible  his  ordi- 
nary actions,  had  taken  for  his  motto  this  sentence, 
which  he  studied  frequently:  " Pcenitentia  maxima 
vita  communis"  "My  greatest  penance  is  the  ordinary 
life."  Perfection  in  the  common  life ;  let  that  be  our 
aim. 

55, 

xterior  occupations  were  not  for  St.  Magdalene 
of  Pazzi  an  obstacle  to  recollection ;  they  were 
not  even  a  cause  of  distraction.  "It  is  the  same  to- 
me," she  said  one  day,  "whether  I  am  ordered  to  go 
to  pray  with  my  Sisters  in  the  choir  or  to  do  some 
manual  labor.  Oftentimes  I  have  found  more  of 
God  in  work  than  in  prayer." 


56 

One  of  the  great  obstacles  to  the  well-doing  of 
our  actions  is  that  while  we  do  one  thing  we 
think  of  another  that  we  have  done  or  that  we  are 
yet  to  do.  The  manner  of  doing  each  action  well  is- 
to  give  attention  only  to  the  one  we  are  actually  per- 
forming, doing  it  as  perfectly  as  we  can,  and  when  it 
is  done,  think  no  more  of  it,  lest  it  prevent  us  from 
occupying  ourselves  well  with  what  we  have  on  hand. 
—  Blessed  John  of  Avila. 

57 

"         <P*od  agis"    "Do  what  you  are  doing  wiff, 
all  your  heart." 


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^"\ne  obstacle  to  the  goodness  of  our  actions  is  pre- 
v-^  cipitation.  Look  well  to  this  fault,  which  is  a 
capital  enemy  of  true  devotion.  No  action  done 
with  precipitation  is  well  done.  Those  who  are 
traveling  find  it  best  to  go  always  with  an  equal  step. 
—  St.  Francis  de  Sales. 

59 

BE  self-possessed,  said  another  wise  director  of 
consciences,  in  all  that  you  do.  Thus  you  will 
avoid  many  faults.  "  One  does  that  fast  enough  which 
is  well  done,  "Sat  cito  si  sat  bent" 


60 

Q[t.  vinceni  de  paul  was  very  slow  to  decide  upon 
^3  any  matter.  Nevertheless,  his  slowness,  which 
to  some  appeared  excessive,  never  had  any  bad  re- 
sults, never  injured  any  affair  of  which  he  had  charge. 
Every  one  was  surprised  to  see  that  he  succeeded  in 
all  he  undertook.  Still  more,  at  the  same  time  that 
everything  prospered  with  him  he  acquired  treasures 
of  merit  in  heaven,  because  charity  animated  all  that 
he  did  for  his  neighbor. 

61 

*TT*mong  many  excellent  means  that  are  given  to 
c*^-»  perform  our  actions  well,  I  recommend  this  to 
you :  To  perform  each  of  your  actions  as  if  it  were  to 
be  the  last  one  of  your  life.  Ask  yourself  while  you 
do  it  this  question :  If  I  knew  that  this  was  the  last 
hour  of  my  lif e,  would  I  do  it  in  this  manner  ?  — 
Vincent  de  Paul. 

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62 

*y*|*LL  that  we  do  receives  its  value  from  our  con- 
<JPL%  formity  to  the  will  of  God;  for  instance,  if  I 
take  recreation  because  it  is  the  will  of  God,  I  merit 
more  than  if  I  suffered  death  without  having  that 
intention.  Keep  well  in  your  mind  this  thought, 
and  remember  it  in  all  your  actions,  in  imitation  of 
the  carpenter,  who  passes  all  the  boards  he  uses  under 
the  plane.  It  is  thus  you  will  do  all  with  perfection. 
—  St.  Francis  de  Sales. 

63 

IT  was  this  truth  of  which  a  Jesuit  Brother  was 
well  convinced  when  he  said  that  when  at  table, 
taking  his  repast,  he  did  as  much  as  the  apostle  of 
the  Indies,  because  St.  Francis  Xavier  in  preaching 
the  Gospel  simply  did  the  will  of  God,  and  he  him- 
self accomplished  that  will  when  he  was  in  the  re- 
fectory during  the  time  the  Rule  required  it 

64 

IF  it  happens  that  you  say  or  do  something  which 
is  not  well  received  by  all,  you  should  not  for  this 
reason  reflect  much  upon  it,  because  it  is  beyond  a 
doubt  that  it  is  self-love  which  makes  us  seek  to  be 
approved  in  what  we  say  or  do.  Simplicity  aban- 
dons to  Providence  the  success  of  actions  done  for 
Him.  —  St.  Francis  de  Sales. 

65 

friend  will  visit  his  friend  in  the  morning  to 
wish  him  a  good  day ;  in  the  evening,  a  good 
night;  taking  also  an  opportunity  to  converse  with 
him  during  the  day.  In  like  manner  make  visits  to 
Jesus  Christ  in  the  Blessed  Sacrament,  if  your  duties 


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permit  it.  It  is  especially  at  the  foot  of  the  altar  that 
one  prays  well.  In  all  your  visits  to  Our  Saviour, 
frequently  offer  His  precious  blood  to  the  Eternal 
Father.  You  will  find  these  visits  very  conducive  to 
your  growth  in  the  knowledge  and  love  of  Our  Lord. 
—  St.  Magdalene  of  PazzL 

66 

ake  frequent  use  of  short,  indulgenced  prayers 
and  aspirations.  St.  Francis  de  Sales  and  St. 
Thomas  Aquinas  often  made  ejaculatory  prayers. 
Offer  such  indulgenced  ejaculations  frequently  for  the 
relief  of  the  holy  souls  in  purgatory. 

67 

Eet  us  bless  God  that  we  are  children  of  His 
Mother;  let  us  imitate  her  and  consider  our 
great  happiness  in  having  her  as  our  patroness  and 
advocate.  The  devotions  we  practise  in  honor  of  the 
glorious  Virgin  Mary,  however  trifling  they  may  be, 
are  very  pleasing  to  her  divine  Son,  and  He  rewards 
them  with  eternal  glory. — St.  Teresa:  "  Book  of  the 
Foundations,"  Ch.  I. 

68 

Eet  the  name  of  Mary  be  ever  on  your  lips ;  let 
it  be  indelibly  engraven  on  your  heart.  If  you 
are  under  her  protection,  you  have  nothing  to  fear ;  if 
she  is  propitious,  you  will  arrive  at  the  port  of  sal- 
vation. —  St.  Bernard,  0.  Cist. 

60 

I have  noticed  that  all  those  who  have  true  devo- 
tion to  St.  Joseph  and  render  him  special  honor 
are  very  much  advanced  in  virtue,  for  he  takes  great 


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care  of  souls  who  recommend  themselves  to  him; 
and  I  have  never  asked  him  anything  which  he  did 
not  obtain  for  me.  —  "  Life  of  St.  Teresa:  "  Ch.  VI. 


70 

here  is  a  certain  manner  of  prayer  most  simple 
and  very  useful;  it  is,  to  be  habitually  in  the 
presence  of  God.  And  this  sight  of  God  will  produce 
in  us  an  intimate  union  with  Him,  a  simple  and  per- 
fect intention.  Oh,  how  precious  is  this  manner  of 
prayer !  —  St.  Francis  de  Sales. 


71 

It  is  certain  that  God  desires  that  which  is  most 
advantageous  to  us  much  more  than  we  desire  it 
ourselves.  He  knows  better  than  we  by  what  means 
that  which  is  best  for  us  must  arrive.  The  choice  of 
means  is  entirely  in  His  hands,  since  it  is  He  who 
disposes  and  regulates  all  things  in  the  world.  With 
perfect  trust  in  God,  let  us  say:  "  Thy  will  be  done  I" 
—  St.  Augustine. 

72 

ViJ  I  'hen  we  propose  to  undertake  something  belong- 
vl£A,  ing  to  the  service  of  God,  having  invoked  His 
light,  and  feeling  assured  that  it  is  His  will,  we  must 
make  use  of  the  human  means  which  are  necessary 
and  proper  to  execute  the  orders  of  divine  Providence ; 
nevertheless,  it  is  not  upon  these  means  we  must  rely, 
but  solely  upon  the  divine  assistance;  from  this  we 
must  expect  success,  being  well  persuaded  that  what- 
ever may  happen  will  be  for  our  advantage.  —  St. 
Vincent  de  Paul. 


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IN  our  various  employments  and  in  the  cares 
which  attend  them,  we  must  not  be  disquieted 
nor  act  with  haste.  Devote  a  reasonable  and  moder- 
ate attention  to  them,  and  then  leave  them  to  divine 
Providence.  Be  certain  that  when  God  wills  that  an 
undertaking  succeed,  delay  never  harms:  it ;  there  is 
always  more  of  Him  in  proportion  as  there  is  less 
of  ourselves  in  it.  —  St.  Vincent  de  Paul.  • 

74 

he  Church,  in  the  prayers  in  which  she  invokes 
St.  Ignatius  Loyola,  makes  us  understand  that 
the  true  and  distinctive  character  of  this  saint  was  to 
do  all  for  the  greater  glory  of  God,  and  indeed  he  con- 
stantly inculcated  upon  others  the  importance  of  doing 
all  things  Ad  Major  em  Dei  Gloriam. 

"  Not  with  the  hope  of  gaining  aught, 
Not  seeking  a  reward, 
But  as  Thyself  hast  loved  me, 
O  ever  loving  Lord! 

"  E'en  so  I  love  Thee,  and  will  love, 
And  in  Thy  praise  will  sing, 
Solely  because  Thou  art  my  God 
And  my  eternal  King." 

—  Hymn  of  St.  Francis  Xavier. 

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ever  accept  as  undoubtedly  true  what  an  accuser 
says,  until  after  you  have  heard  the  accused  and 
found  him  guilty.  Do  not  lightly  condemn  the 
ictions  of  others ;  we  must  consider  the  intention  of 
our  neighbor,  which  is  often  good  and  pure,  al- 


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though  the  act  itself  seems  blameworthy.  Treat 
sinners  as  a  good  mother  treats  her  sick  child;  she 
lavishes  more  caresses  on  her  child  when  he  is  sick 
than  when  he  is  well.  —  Bartoli. 

76 

/5^Hi£  holiest  man  is  not  he  who  holds  the  holiest 
station,  but  he  who  best  fulfils  the  duties  of  the 
state  in  which  divine  Providence  has  placed  him.  — 
St.  Lidwine. 

77 

he  best  perfection  is  to  do  ordinary  things  in  a 
perfect   manner.    Constant   fidelity  in  little 
things  is  a  great  and  heroic  virtue.  —  St.  Bonaventure. 

Striving  after  perfection  is  only  another  way  of 
saying  "self -conquest."  —  Ft.  Dignam,  S.J. 

78 

Blessed  are  the  actions  enclosed  between  two 
Hail  Mary's  !  —  St.  Alphonsus  Liguori. 
"  May  Thy  will  be  done  ! "    That  is  what  the  saints 
had  continually  on  their  lips  and  in  their  hearts.  — 
St.  Alphonsus:  "Advice  to  Religious." 

79 

*TT*  perfection  consists  in  the  love  of  God ;  ana 
*J^~*  the  perfection  of  divine  love  consists  in  the 
union  of  our  will  with  that  of  God.  —  St.  Alphonsus: 
"  Conformity  to  the  Will  of  God,"  §1. 

80 

he  ejaculatory  prayers  most  pleasing  to  God  are 
acts  of  love,  resignation,  and  offering  of  one's  self. 
—  "  True  Spouse  "  :  Ch.  XX. 


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May  the  two  names,  so 'sweet  and  so  powerful,  of 
Jesus  and  Mary,  be  always  in  our  hearts  and  on  our 
lips.  —  " Glories  of  Mary":  Pt.  I,  Ch.  X. 

81 

I have  before  me,  while  writing,  the  picture  of  a 
young  man  clad  in  cassock  and  surplice ;  a  man 
of  lean,  ascetic  face ;  who  holds  in  his  hand  a  crucihx, 
and  stands  by  a  table  on  which  rest  a  discarded 
coronet  and  a  penitential  scourge.  Beneath  the  pic- 
ture are  the  words,  " Quid  hoc  ad  (Bternitatem?*' 
The  picture  is  familiar  to  all  of  us,  and  represents 
that  great  saint  and  universal  patron  of  Catholi: 
youth,  Aloysius  Gonzaga.  The  legend  under  it  is  a 
pet  saying  of  Aloysius,  a  pertinent  question  applied 
by  him  to  the  thousand  and  one  minutiae  of  daily 
life  —  "How  does  this  iook  in  the  light  of  eternity  ?" 
We  can  imagine  this  boy  saint,  as  he  passed  through 
the  streets  of  Rome  on  his  way  to  or  from  school,  or 
to  some  hospital  or  church.  An  unbeliever  would 
be  chilled  at  his  constraint  and  austerity.  "Another 
example  of  monkish,  Catholic  gloom  —  a  zealot,  a 
fanatic;  a  man  bereft  of  all  sanity  or  humaneness, 
looking  at  life  in  warped,  crabbed  manner!"  Yet 
the  unbeliever  would  be  the  fanatic,  the  narrow- 
minded  man ;  and  Aloysius  the  humorist.  For  if  the 
gorge  of  our  spectator-friend  rose;  if  he  gave  ex- 
pression to  his  scorn  in  words ;  if  even  he  spat  upon 
this  Jesuit  bigot,  Aloysius  would  have  said  to  him- 
self, "Quid  hoc  ad  ceternitatem?"  and  would  have 
gone  on  his  way  with  a  smile,  making  merry  in  his 
heart.  —  William  T.  Kane.  S.J.,  in  American  Eccle- 
siastical Review. 


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82 

T.  paul  admonishes  us:  "Rejoice  in  the  Lord 
always;  again,  I  say,  rejoice !"  (Phil.  iv.  4). 
And  the  Prophet  Habacuc  sings:  "I  will  rejoice  in 
the  Lord,  and  I  will  joy  in  God  my  Jesus.  The 
Lord  God  is  my  strength  and  He  will  make  my  feet 
like  the  feet  of  harts ;  and  He,  the  Conqueror,  will 
lead  me  upon  my  high  places  singing  psalms"  (Ha- 
bac.  iii  18,  19).  There  is  an  apostolate  of  cheerful- 
ness as  well  as  of  prayer  and  of  preaching  by  word 
and  example.  Like  a  sweet,  fragrant  flower  by  the 
roadside,  whose  bright  loyeliness  is  a  joy  to  every 
one  who  passes  by,  our  cheerfulness  is  a  blessing  to 
all  with  whom  we  come  in  contact. 


83 

*TT*  gentle  writer  urging  us  to  encourage  others 
tJP^  with  cheerful  kindness  says:  "You  would  not 
leave  those  plants  in  your  window  without  water,  or  re- 
fuse to  open  the  shutters  that  the  sunlight  might  fall 
upon  them,  but  you  leave  some  human  flower  to  suf- 
fer for  want  of  appreciation  or  the  sunlight  of  en- 
couragement. Utter  the  kind  word  when  you  can. 
Give  the  helping  praise  when  you  see  that  it  is  de- 
served. The  thought  that  'no  one  knows  and  no 
one  cares'  blights  many  a  bud  of  promise." 


84 

"  K7^  glad  heart  make th  a  cheerful  countenance,  but 
sJ^*  by  grief  of  mind  the  spirit  is  cast  down  "  (Pro v. 
xv.  13).  "A  joyful  mind  maketh  age  flourishing;  a 
sorrowful  spirit  drieth  up  the  bones"  (Prov.  xvii.  22). 

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We  can  all  acquire  greater  cheerfulness  by  assum- 
ing the  right  mental  attitude  toward  our  environ- 
ment and  circumstances,  by  looking  Habitually  at  the 
bright  side  of  things,  by  training  ourselves  persist- 
ently to  see  the  good  and  pleasant  things  in  our  com- 
mon daily  life. 

85 

C[ome  persons  seem  to  have  eyes  only  for  the  dis- 
agreeable  things  that  happen  to  come  into  their 
life;  they  forget  or  overlook  their  blessings,  and 
brood  over  their  trials  and  misfortunes. 

The  soothing  line  in  "  The  Rainy  Day  "Behind 
the  clouds  is  the  sun  still  shining/'  does  not  comfort 
them.    Stevenson  says : 

"  Two  men  looked  out  through  their  prison  bars; 
The  one  saw  mud  and  the  other  stars.' ' 

Let  us  learn  to  look  at  life  not  to  find  misery  and 
discomfort  in  it,  but  to  find  goodness,  gladness,  and 
beauty.  Let  us  resolve  to  be  cheerful  and  amiable  at 
all  times  and  under  all  circumstances.  By  keeping 
this  resolution  we  shall  glorify  God,  gain  much  merit 
ourselves,  and  be  a  blessing  to  others. 

"  Stone  walls  do  not  a  prison  make 
Nor  iron  bars  a  cage ; 
Minds  innocent  and  quiet  take 
That  for  an  hermitage." 

—  Lovelace. 

86 

*T^othing  is  so  apt  to  give  us  uneasiness  and  trouble 
as  the  judgments  and  observations  of  others 
concerning  us.    We  consider  it  a  happiness  to  please 


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men,  and  a  misfortune  to  meet  with  their  contempt  : 
and  yet  what  is  the  esteem  or  the  frown  of  the  world 
but  a  shadow,  a  smoke,  a  vapor  which  passes  away, 
and  adds  nothing  to  what  we  really  are  or  ought  to 
be?  Whatever  we  are  in  the  eyes  of  God,  so  much 
are  we  and  no  more,  and  therefore  we  should  make 
no  account  of  the  favorable  or  mean  opinions  of 
others. 

O  human  respect !  when  wilt  thouy  give  place  to 
the  reverence  which  we  owe  to  God  ?  Alas  !  how  do 
human  considerations  destroy  in  us  all  that  is  pleas- 
ing to  Him  !  Instead  of  inquiring  what  will  be  most 
pleasing  to  Jesus  Christ,  we  think  only  of  what  others 
will  say  of  us.  But  is  it  not  better  to  obey  God 
rather  than  men,  to  please  Him  rather  than  to  please 
the  world?  Why,  then,  do  we  not  endeavor  to 
do  so? 

87 

o  fear  death,  and  not  to  avoid  sin,  which  alone 
can  make  it  really  terrible,  is  to  fear  it  unavail- 
ably  for  salvation;  for,  as  Christians,  we  ought  to 
dread  it  so  as  to  make  the  fear  of  it  the  motive  and 
rule  of  a  good  life.  The  great  secret  of  dying  happily 
is  to  live  always  in  the  same  state  in  which  we  hope 
to  die,  and  in  which  we  desire  that  God  may  find  us 
when  our  last  hour  shall  have  arrived.  We  should 
therefore  do  all  the  good  and  practise  all  the  virtues 
now  which  we  shall  then  wish  to  have  done  and  prac- 
tised. Endeavor  to  die  daily  to  some  one  of  all 
those  things  which,  when  thou  departest  hence,  thou 
must  leave  forever.  Happy  the  Christian  who  dies 
often  in  spirit  ere  he  quits  the  flesh.  His  death  shall 
be  holy  and  precious  in  the  sight  of  God. 


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88 

od  is  the  center  of  our  hearts,  says  St.  Augustine, 
and  we  can  not  rest  till  we  rest  in  God ;  that 
is,  so  long  as  we  are  attached  to  ourselves  and  to 
creatures,  we  seek  happiness  where  it  is  not  to  be 
found,  out  of  God.  We  should  therefore  withdraw 
our  hearts  from  all  that  is  not  God,  and  die  to  all 
things  else,  if  we  would  enjoy  true  happiness,  which 
can  only  result  from  an  entire  dedication  of  our  souls 
to  God.  Wherefore  let  us  not  say,  with  those  of  the 
world,  Happy  they  who  possess  abundance  of  all 
things  they  desire,  and  want  none  of  the  goods  and 
pleasures  of  the  earth !  Rather  let  us  say,  Blessed 
is  the  heart  for  which  God  sufficeth !  happy  the 
Christian  who  loves  that  only  now  which  he  shall  love 
forever.  —  C hall  oner. 

89 

I always  find  almost  all  the  wisdom  I  need  in  "St. 
Teresa's  Book-Mark. "  It  is  a  volume  in  itself. 
My  great  comfort  in  distressing  circumstances  is  that 
"all  things  are  passing."  —  Father  Joseph  FarreU, 
"Lectures  of  a  Certain  Professor." 

Eet  nothing  disturb  thee, 
Let  nothing  affright  thee. 
All  things  are  passing ; 
God  only  is  changeless. 
Patience  gains  all  things. ' 
Who  hath  God  wanteth  nothing  — 
Alone  God  sufficeth. 

—St.  Teresa. 


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90 

very  human  being  is  continually  panting  for  hap- 
piness; the  good  and  the  wicked  are  alike  desir- 
ous of  gaining  it,  but  they  seek  for  it  by  different 
means.  Christ,  therefore,  commences  His  Sermon 
on  the  Mount  with  the  Beatitudes,  as  if  He  were  to 
say,  you  all  desire  to  be  happy;  listen  then,  and  I 
will  point  out  the  ways  that  lead  to  felicity.  Do  you, 
therefore,  take  care  to  set  your  affections  on  this  true 
happiness,  and  seek  for  it  by  the  means  which  Christ 
points  out.  Christ  honored  eight  virtues,  which  are 
contemptible  in  the  eyes  of  the  world,  with  the  titles 
of  beatitudes.  He  has  made  these  so  many  steps 
by  which  we  may  ascend  to  heaven  in  order  to  enjoy 
our  ultimate  and  everlasting  happiness.  These  are 
poverty  of  spirit,  meekness,  sorrow  for  sins,  hunger 
and  thirst  after  justice,  mercy,  purity  of  heart,  the 
making  of  peace  both  with  God  and  men,  and  the 
suffering  of  persecutions  for  Christ's  sake.  You  must 
ascend  these  steps,  if  you  wish  to  enter  into  the  joys 
-of  your  Lord.  "Blessed  is  the  man  whose  help  is 
from  Thee ;  in  his  heart  he  hath  disposed  to  ascend 
by  steps"  (Ps.  lxxxiii.  6).  —  Baxter:  "Meditations." 

91 

editate  often  and  seriously  on  the  happiness  of 
heaven.  Such  meditations,  besides  deepening 
our  knowledge  of  God,  and  of  the  things  He  has  pre- 
pared for  those  who  love  Him,  have  a  wonderful 
power  of  detaching  our  hearts  from  the  transitory 
pleasures  and  honors  of  this  world.  They,  more- 
over, create  in  our  soul  an  unquenchable  thirst  for 
the  vision  and  possession  of  God,  while  they  infuse 
into  us  a  new  courage  to  battle  manfully  against  all 


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the  obstacles  which  beset  our  path  in  the  practice  oi 
virtue. 

02 

Such  meditations  fill  us,  moreover,  with  a  laud- 
able and  noble  ambition  of  reaching  a  high  degree 
of  union  with  God.  This  was  the  ambition  of  the 
saints,  and  it  should  be  ours  also.  It  was  this  desire 
of  a  most  intimate  union  with  God  that  caused  them 
to  deny  themselves  even  the  most  innocent  pleasures 
of  this  world,  and  to  undergo  sufferings,  the  bare 
recital  of  which  makes  our  poor  nature  shudder. 
They  knew  that  "our  present  tribulation,  which  is 
momentary  and  light,  worketh  for  us  above  measure 
exceedingly  an  eternal  weight  of  glory "  (2  Cor.  iv. 
17).  —  Boudreaux :  1 4  The  Happiness  of  Heaven. ' 9 

03 

Jabor  incessantly  for  that  "inheritance  incor- 
J— *  ruptible,  undefiled,  that  can  not  fade,  reserved 
in  heaven  for  you"  (1  Pet.  i.  4).  "Be  faithful  unto 
death,"  says  Our  Lord  Jesus  Christ,  "and  I  will  give 
thee  the  crown  of  life"  (Apoc.  ii.  10). 

04 

"  Tntra  tua  vulnera  absconde  me"  Within  Thy 
wounds  hide  me.  As  of  old  Moses  hid  in  the 
cleft  of  the  rock  and  was  there  protected  by  God's 
right  hand,  so  may  I  be  hidden  in  Thy  sacred  wounds, 
the  clefts  in  the  Rock  of  ages.  Within  Thy  wounds, 
hide  me,  Saviour,  that  henceforth  my  life  maybe 
hidden  with  Thee  in  God.  — Madame  Cecilia:  Retreat 
Manual. 


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"  *  f^E  that  followeth  Me,  walk  m  not  in  darkness," 
«-*—  G  saith  Our  Lord  (John  viii.  12).  These  are 
the  words  of  Christ,  by  which  we  are  admonished 
that  we  must  imitate  His  life  and  manners,  if  we 
would  be  truly  enlightened,  and  delivered  from  all 
blindness  of  heart. 

Let  it,  then,  be  our  chief  study  to  meditate  on  the 
life  of  Jesus  Christ.  —  Thomas  a  Kempis. 

96 

a  %\f  'anity  of  vanities,  and  all  is  vanity"  (Eccles.  i. 
V  2) ;  besides  loving  God  and  serving  Him  alone. 
This  is  the  highest  wisdom,  by  despising  the  world 
to  tend  to  heavenly  kingdoms.  It  is  vanity,  there- 
fore, to  seek  after  riches  which  must  perish,  and  to 
trust  in  them.  It  is  vanity  also  to  be  ambitious  of 
honors,  and  to  raise  one's  self  to  a  high  station.  It 
is  vanity  to  follow  the  lusts  of  the  flesh,  and  to  desire 
that  for  which  thou  must  afterwards  be  grievously 
punished.  It  is  vanity  to  wish  for  a  long  life,  and 
to  take  little  care  of  leading  a  good  life.  It  is  vanity 
also  to  mind  this  present  life,  and  not  to  look  for- 
ward unto  those  things  which  are  to  come.  It  is 
vanity  to  love  that  which  passeth  with  all  speed, 
and  not  to  hasten  thither  where  everlasting  joys  re- 
maineth.  —  Ibid. 

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;  %*ruly  vain-glory  is  an  evil  plague,  a  very  great 

,  ^S/  vanity,  because  it  draws  us  away  from  true 

,  glory,  and  robs  us  of  heavenly  grace. 

t  All  human  glory,  all  temporal  honor,  all  worldly 

i  grandeur,  compared  to  God's  eternal  glory,  is  but 
vanity  and  foolishness.  —  Ibid. 


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96 

IF  we  would  really  honor  Jesus  Christ,  we  must 
apply  ourselves  to  know  Him,  to  love  Him,  and 
to  follow  Him  in  the  practice  of  every  Christian  virtue. 

What  will  it  avail  me,  0  Jesus,  to  study  and  to 
know  in  part  Thy  supreme  greatness,  and  the  most 
sublime  of  Thy  mysteries,  if  I  endeavor  not  to  derive 
advantage  and  merit  from  them,  by  cherishing  Thy 
disposition  and  copying  Thy  virtues,  since,  to  save 
my  soul,  I  must  not  only  know,  but  practise  what 
Thou  hast  taught  me  by  Thy  word,  and  manifested 
in  Thy  life  for  my  imitation  —  I  must  know  and 
practise  my  religion  ?  This,  my  Saviour,  is  the  grace 
which  I  now  ask  of  Thee,  with  a  firm  hope  that  Thou 
wilt  grant  my  petition.    Amen.  —  Challoner.  , 

99 

rust  the  past  to  the  mercy  of  God,  the  present 
to  His  love,  and  the  future  to  His  providence. 
—  St.  Augustine. 

"  *T*  will  give  glory  to  Thee,  O  Lord,  O  King ;  and 
I  will  praise  Thee,  O  God,  my  Saviour." 
"I  will  give  glory  to  Thy  name:  for  Thou  hast 
been  a  helper  and  protector  to  me"  (Ecclus.  li.  i,  2). 
"  AfON  nobis,  Domine,  non  nobis;  sed  Nomini  Tuo 
*  da  gloriam." 
"Not  to  us,  0  Lord,  not  to  us;  but  to  Thy  Name 
give  glory." 

100 

"  Degi  sceculorum  immortali  et  invisibili,  soli  Deo 
honor  et  gloria  in  scecula  sceculorum.  Amen." 
"Now  to  the  King  of  ages,  immortal,  invisible,  the 
only  God,  be  honor  and  glory  forever  and  ever.    Amen 99 
(1  Tim.  i.  17). 


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INDEX 


Act,  the  Heroic,  262;  of  spirit- 
ual communion,  by  St.  Al- 
phonsus  Liguori,  206;  of 
reparation  for  profane  lan- 
guage, 457,  575,  596;  of  de- 
votion in  honor  of  the 
Eucharistic  Heart  of  Jesus, 
543;  of  reparation  to  the 
Holy  Name  of  Jesus,  597. 
daily,  to  the  Sacred  Heart  01 
Jesus,  634;  of  adoration  and 
thanksgiving,  638;  in  honor 
of  the  Blessed  Sacrament,  642, 
807,  808;  of  reparation  tor 
the  First  Friday,  658;  of  con- 
secration and  reparation  to 
the  Sacred  Heart  of  Jesus, 
632,  660:  of  consecration  to 
Jesus  and  Mary,  663 ;  of  con- 
secration to  St;  Joseph,  749; 
of  resignation  to  the  will  01 
God,  794;  of  consecration  to 
the  Holy  Spirit,  797- 

Acts,  of  faith,  hope,  love,  etc., 
137,  138,  141,  142,  148;  of  the 
three  theological  virtues,  157. 
797;  of  adoration,  thanks-, 
giving,  reparation  and  love, 
in  honor  of  the  Most  Blessed 
Sacrament,  317,  522,  540,  647. 
657;  of  contrition,  391;  be- 
fore holy  communion,  419. 
434;  after  holy  communion, 
422,  438;  of  homage  to  the 
Eucharistic  Heart  of  Jesus, 
621;  in  honor  of  the  Sacred 
Heart  of  Jesus,  626;  for  a 
spiritual  communion,  645;  in- 
dulgenced,  of  consecration  to 
the  Blessed  Virgin  Mary,  699. 

Agnes,  St.,  Prayer  to,  770. 

Agony,  Prayer  for  the  faithful 
in  their,  819. 

All  Souls'  Day,  Mass  for,  216;  in- 
dulgence to  be  gained  on,  261. 


Aloysius,  St.,  prayer  of,  to  1<he 
Blessed  Virgin,  328;  dedica- 
tion of,  to  Our  Lady,  729;  de- 
vout exercise  in  honor  of ,  772; 
prayer  to,  772. 

Alphonsus,  St.,  on  prayer,  86, 
91,  93.  102;  on  our  creation, 
109;  on  meditation,  11 8,  120; 
on  the  love  of  God,  122;  act 
of  spiritual  communion  of, 
206;  prayer  of,  for  a  visit  to 
the  Blessed  Sacrament,  327; 
prayer  of,  for  purity,  735  i 
prayer  of,  to  St.  Teresa,  769. 

Ambrose,  St.,  on  prayer,  104, 

America,  Society  of  the  Holy 
Name  in,  558. 

Angel  Guardian,  Prayer  to  the. 
761;  novena  to  the,  761. 

Angelus,  The,  148. 

Anne,  St.,  Prayer  to,  763. 

Anniversary  Mass,  230. 

Anselm,  St.,  on  prayer,  95. 

Anthem,  Versicle,  and  Prayer  in 
honor  of  the  Immaculato 
Mary,  698. 

Anthems,  the  four  great,  of  the 
Blessed  Virign  Mary,  700. 

Anthony,  St.,  Aspirations  to, 
774;  prayer  to,  777;  indul- 
genced  responsory  in  honor 
of,  775;  the  thirteen  Paters, 
Aves,  and  Glorias  in  honor  of, 
777;  pious  practice  of  the 
thirteen  Tuesdays  in  honor  of, 
777- 

Antiphon,  Versicle  and  Prayer 
in  honor  of  the  Immaculate 
Conception,  733:  in  honor  of 
the  Archangel  Michael,  762. 

Apostle  of  the  Holy  Eucharist, 
Ven.  Peter  Julian  Eymard, 
S23. 

Apostles'  Creed,  153. 
Apostleship    of    Prayer,  125; 
morning  offering  of,  128,  141. 


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Aquinas,  St.  Thomas,  70;  in- 
vocation of,  to  the  cross,  619; 
invocation  to,  780;  prayer  of, 
781. 

Art  of  Being  Happy,  831. 

Aspirations,  I37t  609;  to  Our 
Lady  to  implore  victory  over 
temptations,  355 j  to  the  Holy 
Name  in  reparation  for  blas- 
phemies, 598 ;  to  St.  Anthony 
of  Padua,  774* 

Augustine,  St.,  Thought  from, 
56,  112;  on  prayer,  82,  90,  92, 
104;  petitions  of,  447.  53 1. 
532. 

B 

Barat,  Prayers  to  Blessed  Made- 
leine Sophie,  531. 

Basil,  St.,  on  the  presence  of 
God,  no. 

Beads,  The,  70. 

Beatitudes,  the  Eight,  172. 

Benediction  of  the  Blessed  Sac- 
rament, 454. 

Benedict  XIV.,  Pope,  Indul- 
gences granted  by,  for  mental 
prayer,  121. 

Berchmans,  St.  John,  act  of 
consecration  by,  699;  pious 
practice  in  honor  of,  771. 

Bernardine,  St.,  Preaching  of, 
on  the  holy  name,  570. 

Billiart,  Blessed  Julia,  Litany  of, 
529;  prayers  to,  530. 

Blasphemies,  aspirations  to  the 
holy  name  in  reparation  for, 
598;  ejaculation  to  be  said  in 
reparation  for,  620. 

Blessed  Sacrament,  The  Passion 
of  Our  Lord  and  the,  65 ;  acts 
in  honor  of,  317.  540,  642,  647, 
657;  Benediction  of,  454; 
litany  of  the,  496;  devotions 
and  prayers  to  Our  Lady  of 
the,  500,  739.  740,  74L  804; 
prayers  to  our  divine  Lord  in 
the,  522;  prayers  for  visits  to 
the,  526,  527;  crown  or  chap- 
let  of  the,  534;  recitation  of 
the  Rosary  in  the  presence  of 
the,  547 ;  prayers  to  the  Holy 
Ghost  in  connection  with 
visits  to  the,  648;  prayer 


Blessed  Sacrament  (continued) 
during  a  procession  of  the, 
804. 

Blessed  Virgin  Mary,  Feast  of 
the  Seven  Sorrows  of,  32; 
feast  of  the  patronage  of,  33; 
devotion  to  the,  69,  682: 
month  of  October  dedicated 
to  the,  70;  memorare  to  the, 
143,  433;  Mass  in  honor  of, 
331;  invocations  to,  39 i; 
litany  of,  484;  dedication  to, 
682,  684;  three  offerings  in 
honor  ot  the,  683;  prayer  of 
St.  Alphonsus  Liguori  to  the, 
683;  no  vena  in  honor  of  the 
dolors  of,  696;  indulgenced 
acts  of  consecration  to  the, 
for  the  Blessed  Virgin  Mary 
Sodality,  699;  four  great 
anthems  of  the,  700;  thirty 
days'  prayer  to  the,  720. 

Blood,  Seven  offerings  of  the 
Precious,  618,  620. 

Book-mark,  St.  Teresa's,  156, 
615. 

Books  on  Meditation,  118. 

Bonaventure,'  St.,  on  the  Pas- 
sion, 66;  on  the  presence  of 
God,  in. 

Bridegroom  and  Bride,  Mass 
for,  377. 

Brown  Scapular,  The,  70. 

Burial,  Mass  on  the  Day  of,  225, 

C 

Calendar,  The,  34. 

Canticle  of  the  Seraphim,  513. 

Cecilia,  Madame,  on  medita- 
tion, 117. 

Chaplet  of  the  Blessed  Sacra- 
ment, 534;  Indulgenced,  of  the 
Sacred  Heart,  682;  in  honor 
of  the  Immaculate  Heart  of 
Mary.  Our  Lady  of  Sorrows, 
689. 

Choice  of  a  State  of  Life,  Prayer 
for  divine  direction  in  the, 
753. 

Christian  Family,  Indulgenced 

prayer  for  a,  812. 
Christmas  Day,  670-,    no  vena 

for,  671;    prayer  for.  671; 

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Christmas  {continued) 
ers  for,  673;  hymns  for,  674, 
675,  676. 

Christ,  Following  of,  117;  re- 
flections of  Bishop  Challoner 
on,  117. 

Chrysostom,  St.,  on  the  Passion, 
66;  on  prayer,  82,  86.  88,  96, 
US. 

Chrysologus,  St.  Peter,  on  pray- 
er, 95- 

Church,  Prayers  in  the  liturgy 
of  the,  8;  devotions  approved 
by  the,  65,  75;  the  Command- 
ments of  the,  385;  prayer  to 
the  Holy  Spirit  for  the,  521: 
prayers  for  the,  and  civil 
authorities,  756,  795 • 

Climacus,  St.  John,  on  prayer, 
88. 

Commandments,  the  ten,  384; 
examination  on  the  ten,  384; 
the  six  of  the  Church,  358; 
examination  on  the  six,  389. 

Common  or  Daily  Mass  for  the 
Dead,  232. 

Communion,  Mass  for,  356;  de- 
votions for  holy,  415.  434J 
devotions  after,  422,  438, 
448;  prayer  to  Our  Lady  after, 
432;  litany  for,  450;  prayer 
for  the  increase  of  daily,  499; 
spiritual,  644,  645;  prayers  to 
the  Holy  Ghost  in  connection 
with,  648;  hymn  of  thanks- 
giving after,  743. 

Conception,  the  Immaculate, 
No  vena  in  honor  of,  691; 
seven  Sundays  in  honor  of, 
733;  antiphon,  versicle,  and 
prayer,  in  honor  of  the, 
733- 

Confession,  Devotions  for,  382. 
Confidence,  135;  prayer  to  Our 

Lady,  Mother  of,  697. 
Confiteor,  The,  393- 
Conscience,    Examination  of, 

384. 

Consecration,  Act  of,  to  the 
Sacred  Heart,  632;  to  Jesus 
and  Mary.  665;  form  of,  to 
the  Sacred  Heart,  666;  to 
Our  Lady  of  Perpetual  Help, 
694. 


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Contimia  Prayer,  131. 

Contritio  1,  Acts  of,  391;  con- 
siderations to  excite  true,  389. 

Conversation  with  God,  6. 

Corporal  works  of  mercy,  386. 

Corpus  Christi,  feast  of,  32,  68; 
novena  for,  802;  prayers  for, 
808. 

Council  of  Trent,  90. 

Crib,  Prayer  before  the,  672. 

Cross,  Stations  of  the,  68,  462; 
how  to  carry  one's,  13s;  invo- 
cation of  St.  Thomas  Aquinas 
to  the,  619;  indulgence  for 
making  the  sign  of  the,  791. 

Crown  of  Thorns,  Feast  of,  32. 

Crucifix,  Indulgenced  prayer 
before  a,  371. 

D 

Daily  Communion,  Prayer  for 
the  increase  of,  499;  helps  for 
daily  needs — flashlights  from 
Holy  Writ,  847. 

Daniel  and  prayer,  81. 

Day,  Sanctify  the,  48. 

Dead,  Common,  or  daily  Mass 
for  the,  232;  various  prayers 
for  the,  240,  261;  versicle  and 
responses  for  the,  261;  aspi- 
rations for  the,  263. 

Death,  Mass  on  the  day  of,  225; 
Mass  for  the  anniversary  of,. 
230;  prayer  for  a  happy,  616^ 
726;  plenary  indulgence  at  # 
the  hour  of,  758;  ejaculations 
for  a  happy,  758;  litany  and 
other  prayers  for,  814. 

Dedication  to  Mary,  68;  of  St. 
Aloysius,  684,  729. 

De  Profundis,  The,  145. 

Devotion,  and  devotions,  7,  63, 
75;  to  St.  Joseph,  8;  each 
day  of  the  week  consecrated 
to  a  special,  57;  particular, 
for  each  month,  59;  to  the 
first  Friday,  69;  to  the 
Blessed  Virgin  Mary,  69; 
Italian,  to  the  Madonna,  74; 
to  the  Sacred  Heart,  77;  to 
St.  Expeditus,  77;  to  the 
Holy  Name  of  Jesus,  558.  574. 
612,  798;  to  the  Blessed 
Virgin  Mary.  682;  Acts  of,  in 


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honor  of  the  Sacred  Heart  of 
Jesus,  626:  to  Our  Lady  of 
the  Most  Blessed  Sacrament, 
740. 

Devotions,  Forms  of,  8,  71;  ac- 
cording to  one's  spiritual 
taste,  72;  to  the  holy  souls  in 
purgatory,  8:  and  devotion, 
63;  approved  by  the  Church, 
6s;  particular,  72;  multiply- 
ing of,  72;  not  bound  to  prac- 
tise all,  76;  resistance  to  new, 

?7;  and  temporal  favors,  78; 
or  confession,  382;  in  honor 
of  the  Holy  Trinity,  512;  to 
the  Holy  Ghost,  648;  for  the 
month  of  May,  723;  in  honor 
of  St.  Joseph,  744.  746;  for 
the  month  of  March,  748;  in 
honor  of  St.  Francis  of  Assisi, 
778. 

Pevout  Exercise  of  the  six  Sun- 
days in  honor  of  St.  Aloysius 
Gonzaga,  772. 

Direction,  Prayer'for  divine,  753* 

Divine  Praises,  The,  457.  596. 

Divine  Providence,  Prayer  to 
Our  Lady,  Mother  of,  687. 

Dolors,  Pious  Exercise  in  Honor 
of  Our  Lady  of,  693.  73i*» 
novena  in  honor  of  Our  Lady 
of,  696. 

Dominicans,  The,  and  the  Holy 
Name  Society,  57 1. 
•  Dominic,  St.,  Prayers  to,  614. 


Easter,  Novena  for,  677;  hymns 
for,.  679. 

Efficacv  of  prayer,  83;  proofs  of 
from  Holy  Writ,  83. 

Ejaculations,  139.  140,  142,  I44» 
206,  281,  289.  314.  329.  332, 
395.  546,  688,  728,  800;  in- 
dulgenced,  98,  790,  795;  in 
times  of  temptation,  99;  in- 
dulgenced  for  the  Holy  Souls, 
140;  to  the  Sacred  Heart  of 
Jesus,  634;  to  Our  Lady,  637; 
in  honor  of  the  Immaculate 
Conception,  735;  for  a  happy 
death,  758;  of  St.  Jerome 
Emiliani,  709. 


Ejaculation  to  the  Mother  of 
Mercy,  726;  of  resignation  to 
the  will  of  God,  823. 

Ejaculatory  prayers,  124;  to 
St.  Joseph  to  obtain  a  good 
death,  330:  in  honor  of  our 
crucified  Saviour,  619;  in 
reparation  for  blasphemies, 
620;  of  Blessed  Margaret 
Mary  to  the  Sacred  Heart, 
637. 

Eleven  Novenas  in  honor  of  Our 
Lady,  726. 

Eternity,  St.  Eucherius  on,  109. 

Euchanstic  Heart  of  Jesus,  In- 
dulgenced  acts  of  devotion  in 
honor  of,  543;  acts  of  homage 
to  the,  621. 

Euchanstic  Hymn  of  St.  Thom- 
as Aquinas,  533. 

Euchanstic  Rosary,  Tho,  547. 

Eucherius,  St.  on  Eternity,  9. 

Evening  Prayers, 

Examination  of  Conscience,  384; 
on  the  Ten  Commandments, 
387;  on  the  Precepts  of  the 
Church,  389- 

Exercise,  Pious,  in  honor  of  Our 
Lady  of  Dolors,  693;  on 
Fridays,  740. 

Eymard,  Pere,  on  Holy  Com- 
munion, 415;  the  apostle  of 
the  Holy  Eucharist,  523. 


Faithful  Departed,  Indulgenced 
prayers  for  the,  256. 

Faith,  Prayer  for  the  Propaga- 
tion of,  352,  662. 

Fasting-days,  32. 

Fathers,  The,  on  prayer,  92. 

Feast  of  Pentecost,  Novena  in 
preparation  for  the,  5 19;  pray- 
er for  ,5  20. 

Feasts,  Table  of  Movable,  30; 
of  special  devotion  and  their 
days  of  observance,  32. 

Five  Sundays  in  honor  of  the 
sacred  Stigmata,  778. 

Five  Wounds,  Feast  of,  32. 

Flashlights  from  Holy  Writ — 
daily  helps  for  daily  needs, 
847. 

Following  of  Christ,  117;  re- 


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Following  of  Christ  (continued) 
flections  of  Bishop  Challoner 
on,  117. 

Form  of  Consecration  to  the 
Sacred  Heart  of  Jesus,  666. 

Forms  of  Devotion,  8,  71. 

Forty  Hours,  Visit  during,  the 
805. 

Four  Great  Anthems  of  the 
Blessed  Virgin  Mary,  700. 

Four  Great  Ends  of  Mass,  160. 

Francis  of  Assisi,  St.,  Devotion 
of  the  Five  Sundays  in  honor 
of  the  Sacred  Stigmata  of, 
778;  prayer  in  honor  of,  779*, 
prayer  for  the  feast  of,  779*» 
no  vena  to,  779. 

Francis  of  Sales,  St.,  on  medita- 
tation,  117;  on  the  love  of 
God,  122;  act  of  consecration 
of,  699. 

Francis  Xavier,  St.,  No  vena  of 
grace  in  honor  of,  764;  prayer 
to,  76s,  766;  prayer  of,  for 
the  conversion  of  infidels, 
766;  Hymn  of  love  of,  767. 

Frequent  use  of  indulgenced 
ejaculations,  10. 

Friday,  Devotion  to  the  first, 
69;  act  of  reparation  for  the 
first,  658. 

Fridays,  Pious  exercise  on,  740. 

Fruit  of  the  Mysteries  of  the 
Holy  Rosary,  708. 


Gabriel,  St.,  Prayer  to  the  Arch- 
angel, 763. 

Garden  of  Olives,  89. 

Gems  of  the  months  with  their 
significance,  61. 

Girardey,  Father,  on  medita- 
tion, 120. 

Gloria  Patri,  Indulgences  for 
saying  the,  790. 

God,  Prayer  a  conversation 
with,  6;  the  Ten  Command- 
ments of,  384;  litany  of  the 
love  of,  509;  the  love  of,  for 
us,  524* 

Rood  Counsel,  Prayer,  to  Our 

Ladyof,  685. 
£ood  Work,  Prayer  before  any, 

156. 


Gospel,  Indulgences  for  reading-, 
156. 

Grace,  before  and  after  meals. 

147:  No  vena  of,  in  honor  of 

St.  Francis  Xavier,  764. 
Graces  we  should  pray  for,  102. 
Gregory  of  Nazianzen,  St.,  on 

prayer,  104. 
Gregory   the    Great,   St.,  on 

prayer,  95  • 
Grou,  S J.,  Father,  on  How  to 

Pray,  131. 

H 

Hail  Mary,  The,  153. 
Happiness,  How  to  secure  It, 
840. 

Help  of  Christians,  Prayer  to 
Our  Lady,  737- 

History  of  the  Holy  Name 
Society  in  America,  561. 

Holy  Communion,  Devotions 
for,  415;  short  acts  and  pray- 
ers for,  419,  434;  acts  and 
prayers  after,  422,  438,  448; 
prayer  to  Our  Lady  after. 


432:  litany  for,  450. 

Holy  Eucharist,  Prayer  to  Jesus 
in  the,  656. 

Holy  Family,  Prayer  in  honor  of, 
288,  799,  813. 

Holy  Ghost,  Prayer  to  the,  154, 
303,  521;  litany  of,  507;  in- 
dulgenced prayer  to  the,  509; 
hymn  and  sequence  to  the, 
515;  versicle,  response,  and 
prayer  to  the,  518;  no  vena  to 
the,  for  the  Feast  of  Pente- 
cost, 519;  prayer  to,  for  the 
Church,  521;  prayer  to,  in 
connection  with  visits  to  the 
Blessed  Sacrament,  648 . 

Holy  Hour,  devotions  tor,  422; 
offering  of  the,  524;  prayer 
for  the,  529. 

Holy  Name  of  Jesus,  Feast  of 
the,  32;  litany  of  the,  479; 
devotion  to  the,  558,  574.  612, 
798;  Society  of,  in  America, 
558,  561,  566;  worship  of  the, 
569;  St.  Bernardine  on  the, 
570;  Society  of  the,  and  the 
Dominicans,  571;  novena  in 
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granted  invoking  the,  574; 
acts  of  reparation  for  blas- 
phemies uttered  against,  575 1 
597;  prayer  in  honor  of  the 
most  adorable,  577;  little 
office  of  the,  579;  hymns  and 
psalms  in  honor  of  the,  586, 
610;  aspirations  to  the,  598; 
invocation  of  the,  798. 

Holy  Name  of  Mary,  Feast  of, 
33. 

Holy  Rosary,  Feast  of  the,  33; 
for  October,  707;  mysteries 
of  the,  708;  prayer  to  Our 
Lady  of  the.  709. 

Holy  Souls  in  Purgatory,  devo- 
tions to  the,  8,  10,  789;  indul- 
genced  versicles  for  the,  140; 
Mass  for  the,  216;  indul- 
genced  prayers  for,  256;  nine 
or  seven  days'  prayer  for,  258; 
month  of  November  and  the, 
259;  prayers  in  commemora- 
tion of  the  Passion  of  Our 
Lord  for  the,  259;  indulgences 
to  be  gained  on  All  Souls'  Day 
for,  201 ;  petition  for  the,  656. 

Holy  Thursday  and  Corpus 
Christi,  Indulgences  for  pray- 
ers on,  808. 

Holy  Trinity,  Three  offerings  of 
thanksgiving  to  the,  308; 
litany  of  the,  504;  devotions 
to,  512;  canticle  of  the  sera- 
phim to,  513;  prayer  for  Sun- 
day to  the,  513;  aspirations 
to  the,  5 14;  invocations  in 
honor  of  the,  791;  prayer  of 
the,  792. 

Holy  Writ,  Flashlights  from, 
847. 

Hymns  and  Psalms  in  honor  of 
the   Most    Holy   Name  of 
Jesus,  586. 
Hymns: 

"O   Jesus,    Jesus,  dearest 

Lord,"  62. 
All  for  Thee,  O  Heart  of  Jesus, 
136. 

Dies  irae,  dies  ilia,  218. 
Tantum  Ergo,  319,  455,  640. 
"Hail  to  Thee,  True  Body, 
Sprung,"  335. 


Hymns  (continued) 

"O    See    Upon  the  Altar 
Placed,"  345. 

{esus.  Gentlest  Saviour,  372. 
esus,  Master,  Teach  Me,  428. 
esus,  Hidden  God,  I  Cry  to 
Thee,  437. 
Peace  with  Jesus,  453. 
O  Salutaris  Hostia,  455. 
Te  Deum  Laudamus,  458. 
Stabat  Mater,  475. 
Come,  Holy  Ghost,  Creator, 

Come,  515. 
Holy  Spirit,  Lord   of  Light, 

Forget-me-not. 
"O  Hidden  God,  devoutly  I 

adore  Thee!  " 
Tesu,  dulcis  memorial  587. 
Jesu,  Rex  Admirabilis,  594. 
To  the  Holy  Name  of  Jesus, 

610. 

All  for  Jesus,  611. 
To  the  Sacred  Heart,  668. 
Alone  with  God,  669. 
Adeste  Fideles,  674,  675. 
Christmas  Carol:  Angels  we 

have  heard  on  high,  676. 
Victimae  Paschali  Laudes,678 
"Ye  Sons  and  Daughters  of 

the  Lord,"  679. 
"The  Dawn  was  Purpling," 

681. 

"Now  at  the  Lamb's  High 

Royal  Feast,"  681. 
'Ave,  Maris  Stella,  695. 
Alma  Redemptoris,  701. 
Ave  Regina  Coelorum,  703. 
Regina  Coeli,  704. 
Salve  Regina,  705. 
Of  thanksgiving  after  Holy 

Com rr union,  743 
"My  Elect  shall  not  labor  in 

vain,"  759. 
St.  Francis  Xavier's  Hymn  of 

Love,  767. 
The    Need    of   the  Sacred 

Heart,  768. 
Da  Mihi  Animas,  769. 
Hymn  for  the  Confraternity 

of  the  Bona  Mors,  825. 
"When  the  Journey  of  Life  is 

O'er,"  861. 
Just  for  To-day,  862. 


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Jesu,  Decus  Angelicum.  863. 
Lead,  Kindly  Light,  864. 
Angels,  865. 

To  the  Guardian  Angel,  865. 
"O  Paradise!    O  Paradise!" 
866. 

Holy  God,  we  Praise  Thy 
Name,  867. 

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Ignatius,  St.,  on  meditation,  116; 
offering  and  prayer  of,  305. 

Immaculate  Conception,  Nove- 
na  in  honor  of  the,  691;  little 
office  of  the,  710;  seven  Sun- 
days in  honor  of  the,  733; 
antiphon,  versicle  and  prayer 
in  honor  of  the,  733 ;  ejacula- 
tions and  invocations  in 
honor  of,  735. 

Immaculate  Heart  of  Mary, 
chaplet  in  honor  of,  689; 
prayer  in  honor  of  the,  698. 

Indulgenced  acts  and  prayers, 
use  of,  788;  offering  to  be 
made  during  Mass,  183;  for 
the  faithful  departed,  256; 
mode  of  assisting  at  Mass  by 
means  of,  289;  before  a  cru- 
cifix, 371;  to  Our  Lady,  739; 
of  devotion  in  honor  of  the 
Eucharistic  Heart  of  Jesus. 
543;  in  honor  of  the  Blessed 
Sacrament,  647,  657;  of 
adoration  and  thanksgiving, 
638 ;  of  consecration  for  mem- 
bers of  the  Blessed  Virgin 
Sodality,  699;  to  St.  Joseph, 
752;  responsory  in  honor  of 
St.  Anthony,  775;  prayer  to 
the  Holy  Trinity :  792;  for 
peace,  792;  offering  to  the 
Eternal  Father,  793  *»  for 
fidelity  and  conformity  to  the 
divine  will,  793.  823;  for  the 
Supreme  Pontiff,  793;  of 
resignation,  794;  for  the 
Church,  795 ;  for  the  Propa- 
gation of  the  Faith.  796;  of 
consecration  to  tne  Holy 
Spirit,  797 ;  of  the  three  theo- 
logical virtues,  797;  "O  Most 
Compassionate  Jesus,"  798; 


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Indulgenced  Prayers  (continued) 
of  the  love  of  God,  799;  in 
honor  of  the  Holy  Family, 
709;  for  the  conversion  of 
sinners,  800;  to  Jesus  in  the 
tabernacle,  801;  novena  for 
Corpus  Christi,  802 ;  O  dulcis- 
sime  Jesu,  803;  to  Our  Ladv 
of  the  Blessed  Sacrament,  804; 
during  a  procession  of  the 
Blessed  Sacrament,  804;  •  of 
reparation.  807,  808;  for  a 
Christian  family,  812;  to  the 
Holy  Family,  813;  litany  for 
a  happy  death,  814;  for  the 
faithful  in  their  agony,  819; 
for  a  happy  death,  820;  for 
one  deceased,  827;  to  the 
Sacred  Heart,  828. 

Indulgenced  ejaculations,  98, 
139,  140,  434,  800,  801,  802, 
80s,  807,  808,  821;  frequent 
use  of,  10;  in  tim^s  of  tempta- 
tion, 99;  for  the  holy  souls, 
140. 

Indulgences,  787;  attached  to 
the  Stations  of  the  Cross,  68; 
granted  by  Pope  Benedict 
XIV  for  mental  prayer,  121; 
for  reading  the  holy  Gospel, 
156;  granted  for  invoking  the 
holy  name  of  Jesus,  574;  for 
a  novena  for  Christmas,  671; 
for  March  devotions,  748; 
for  saying  the  Glory  be  to  the 
Father,  790;  for  making  the 
sign  of  the  cross,  791;  for 
thanksgiving  on  New  Year's 
eve,  791;  for  invocation  in 
honor  of  the  Holy  Trinity^ 
791;  for  the  Vent,  Sancte 
Spiritus,  796;  for  devotion  to 
the  Holy  Name,  798;  for  a 
visit  to  the  Blessed  Sacra- 
ment, 801,  805;  for  seven 
offerings  in  honor  of  the 
Precious  Blood,  809,  811;  for 
one  hour's  prayer  on  Holy 
Thursday,  Corpus  Christi, 
and  other  Thursdays,  808. 

Invocations,  391,  619,  730,  780, 
79i. 

Ireland,  traditional  devotion  of, 
69. 


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Isidore,  St.,  and  prayer,  81. 
[talian  devotion  to  the  Madonna, 
74- 

J 

Jesus,  prayer  to  the  Most 
Sacred  Heart  of,  311;  litany 
of  the  Most  Holy  Name  of, 
479;  litany  of  the  Sacred 
Heart  of,  482;  indulgenced 
acts  of  devotion  in  honor  of, 
543.  660;  devotion  to  the 
Holy  Name  of,  558,  569.  574. 
577,  587,  £97.  598.  612,  613; 
novena  in  honor  of  the  Holy 
Name  of,  S73;  act  of  repara- 
tion for  blasphemies  against, 
575.  597;  little  office  of  the 
Holy  Name  of,  579;  prayer  to 
the  wounds  of,  677;  Psalter 
of,  599;  daily  oblation  to, 
611;  prayer  for  greater  love 
of,  616;  prayer  to,  for  a  holy 
life  and  happy  death,  616; 
seven  offerings  of  the  precious 
blood  of,  618;  acts  of  devo- 
tion in  honor  of  the  Sacred 
Heart  of,  626,  634;  novena  to 
the  Sacred  Heart  of,  631; 
petitions  to,  in  the  tabernacle, 
654.  656. 

Joachim.  St.,  prayers  to,  638, 
764. 

Joseph,  St.,  devotion  to,  7,  7445 
feast  of  patronage  of,  32;  and 
prayer,  81;  prayer  to,  for  all 
those  devoted  to  labor,  299; 
invocations  to,  330;  prayer 
to,  to  obtain  a  good  death, 
330;  litany  of,  487;  novena 
in  honor  of,  744;  prayer  to, 
for  the  October  devotions, 
745.  746;  prayers  to,  for  those 
in  their  agony,  748. 

Joys  of  Mary,  prayer  in  honor 
of  the,  732. 

June,  Month  of,  620. 


Labor,  Prayer  to  St.  Joseph  for 
all  those  devoted  to,  750. 

Last  Supper,  Our  Lord  at,  89. 

League  of  the  Sacred  Heart, 
126;  morning  offering,  of,  128. 


Life,  A  Rule  of,  829. 
Light,  Prayer  to  Our  Lady  of, 
695. 

Litanies  for  holy  communion, 
450:  of  the  most  Holy  Name 
of  Jesus  479;  of  the  Sacred 
Heart  of  Jesus,  482;  of  the 
Blessed  Virgin,  484;  of  St. 
Joseph,  487;  of  the  Saints, 
489;  of  the  Blessed  Sacra- 
ment, 496;  of  the  Passion, 
500;  of  the  Most  Holy 
Trinity,  504;  oi  the  Holy 
Ghost,  507;  of  the  love  of 
God,  509;  of  Blessed  Julia 
Billiart,  529;  and  other  pray- 
ers for  a  happy  death.  814. 

Little  Office  of  the  Most  Holy 
Name  of  Jesus,  579 \  of  the 
Immaculate  Conception,  710. 

Liturgy  of  the  Church,  Prayers 
contained  in  the,  8. 

"Lives  of  the  Saints,"  48,  49- 

Lord's  Prayer,  The,  153. 

Lourdes,  Prayer  to  Our  Lady  of, 
729. 

Low  Mass,  Prayers  to  be  said 
after  every,  213. 

M 

Madonna,  Italian  devotion  to 
the,  74* 

Magnificat,  The,  736. 

March,  Devotions  for,  748. 

Margaret  Mary,  Blessed,  Act  of 
consecration  of,  632. 

Mary  (see  under  Blessed  Virgin 
Mary.) 

Masses  for  the  Dead,  214. 

Mass,  Prayers  in  verse  for,  54; 
holy  sacrifice  of  the,  160;  ordi- 
nary of,  161;  indulgenced 
offering  to  be  made  during, 
183;  of  All  Souls'  Day,  216: 
on  the  day  of  death  or  day  of 
burial,  225;  on  the  anniver- 
sary of  death,  230;  common 
or  daily,  for  the  dead,  232: 
in  union  with  the  Sacred 
Heart  of  Jesus,  266;  mode  of 
assisting  at  by  means  of  in- 
dulgenced prayers,  289;  in 
honor  of  the  Blessed  Virgin 
Mary,  331;   for  communion 


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Mass  {continued) 
days,  356;    Marriage  service 
and,  374.  377- 

Maxims  and  Counsels  of  Saints 
and  Spiritual  Writers,  870. 

May,  devotions  for  the  month 
of,  723,  724. 

Meditation,  107,  112;  on  the 
Rosary,  100;  and  the  soul, 
1 1  a;  the  road  to  perfection, 
no;  Father  Wilberforce  on, 
116;  Madame  Cecilia  on,  117; 
St.  Francis  of  Sales  on,  117; 
St.  Alphonsus  on,  118;  books 
on,  118;  St.  Teresa  on,  119; 
Father  Girardey  on,  120; 
preparation  for,  122;  prayers 
for,  123. 

Memorare,  The,  143,  433. 

Mental  Prayer,  107;  easy,  5; 
vocal  prayer,  distinct  from, 
98;  how  to  practise,  116; 
indulgence  granted  by  Pope 
Benedict  XIV.  for,  121. 

Mercy,  the  Seven  Corporal 
Works  of,  386. 

Michael,  St.,  Antiphon  to,  762. 

Month,  Sanctifying  the,  59; 
particular  devotion  for  each, 
59;  particular  virtue  for  each, 
60;  of  October  devoted  .to 
the  Blessed  Virgin  Mary,  70; 
of  November  devoted  to  the 
holy  souls,  259;  of  June,  620; 
of  May,  723,  724;  of  Septem- 
ber, 731;  of  March,  748. 

Months,  Gems  of  the,  with 
their  significance,  61. 

Morning  Prayers,  137. 

Moses  and  Prayer,  81. 

Movable  Feasts,  Table  of,  30. 

Mysteries  of  the  Holy  Rosary, 
708. 

N 

November,  Devotions  for  the 
month  of,  259. 

Novena  in  preparation  for  the 
Feast  of  Pentecost,  519;  in 
honor  of  the  Holy  Name  of 
Jesus,  573;  to  the  Sacred 
Heart,  631;  for  Christmas, 
671;  for  Easter,  677;  to  Our 
Lady  of  Perpetual  Help,  685; 


Novenas  (continued) 

to  Our  Lady  of  Sorrows,  689; 
in  honor  of  the  Immaculate 
Conception,  691;  in  honor  of 
the  Dolors  of  the  Blessed 
Virgin  Mary,  696;  in  honor 
of  the  Blessed  Virgin  for 
any  festival  and  for  any 
special  occasion,  727;  in 
honor  of  St.  Joseph,  744; 
prayer  for,  to  St.  Joseph,  748; 
in  honor  of  the  guardian 
angel,  761;  of  grace  in  honor 
of  St.  Francis  Xavier,  764; 
to  St.  Francis  of  Assisi,  779", 
to  St.  Philomena,  781;  prayer 
for,  785;  for  Corpus  Christi, 
802. 

Novenas,  Eleven,  in  honor  of 
Our  Lady,  726. 


October  Rosary,  The,  707;  de- 
votions and  prayers  to  St. 
Joseph  for  the  month  of,  744. 

Offering  and  Prayer  of  St. 
Ignatius  Loyola,  305;  of  the 
Holy  Hour,  524. 

Offerings,  Seven,  of  the  Precious 
Blood,  618;  Three,  of  thanks- 
giving to  the  Most  Holy 
Trinity,  308. 

Office,  Little,  of  the  Holy  Name 
of  Jesus,  579;  of  the  Immacu- 
late Conception,  710. 

Olives,  Garden  of,  89. 

One  Little  Secret  of  a  Happy 
Life,  863. 

Ordinary  of  the  Mass,  161. 

Our  Lady  of  Perpetual  Help, 
Novena  to,  685;  prayer  and 
consecration  to,  694;  eleven 
novenas  in  honor  of,  726;  of 
Lourdes,  prayer  to,  729;  of 
dolors,  pious  exercise  in  honor 
of,  731;  indulgenced  prayers 
to,  739;  of  the  Blessed  Sac- 
rament, 740. 


Paschal,  Baylon  St.,  the  patron 
saint  of  Eucharistic  works, 
523. 


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Passion  of  Our  Lord,  Feast  of 
the,  32;  and  the  Blessed  Sac- 
rament, 65;  St.  Chrysostom 
and  St.  Bonaventure  on  the, 
66;  prayers  in  commemora- 
tion of,  for  the  holy  souls,  259; 
litany  of  the,  500;  prayer  in 
honor  of,  617. 

Patronage  of  St.  Joseph,  Feast 
of  the,  32;  of  the  Blessed 
Virgin  Mary,  33. 

Peace,  Prayer  for,  792. 

Pentecost,  Novena  in  prepara- 
tion for,  s  19;  prayer  for,  520. 

Pere  Eymard  on  holy  commu- 
nion, 415. 

Perpetual  Help,  Novena  to  Our 
Lady  of,  68s;  prayer  and 
consecration  to,  694. 

Perseverance,  Prayer  necessary 
to  obtain  final,  90. 

Petitions  of  St.  Augustine,  447, 
S3 1,  S32;  thirty-three,  in 
honor  of  the  Sacred  Human- 
ity of  Our  Lord,  576;  to  Jesus 
in  the  tabernacle,  654. 

Philomena,  St.,  novena  to,  781', 
78s. 

Pious  exercise  in  honor  of  Our 
Lady  of  Dolors,  693,  73 x;  on 
Fridays,  740. 

Pious  practice  in  honor  of  St. 

iohn  Berchmans,  771;  in 
onor  of  St.  Aloysius,  772. 
Pledge,  Temperance,  757- 
Pray,  Every  one  can,  81;  Fa- 
ther Grou,  S.J.,  on  how  to, 
131;  in  secret,  134. 
Prayer,  Mental,  5:  mental  dis- 
tinct from  vocal,  98;  a  con- 
versation with  God,  6;  vocal, 
10,  80;  grace  of,  80;  Holy 
Scriptures  prove  efficacy  of, 
83:  almighty,  85;  St.  Augus- 
tine on,  82,  86;  St.  Alphonsus 
on,  86,  102;  necessary  to  sal- 
vation, 87,  90;  three  reasons 
why  not  granted,  92;  neces- 
sary qualities  of  a  good,  94; 
continual,  131;  for  Sunday  to 
the  Blessed  Trinity,  513;  of 
the  Holy  Trinity,  792;  the 
Lord's,  153;  to  the  Holy 
Ghost,  154.  303.  509,  S2i ;  for 


Prayers  (continued) 

the  feast  of  Pentecost,  520; 
indulgenced,  to  be  said  at  the 
beginning  of  Mass,  215:  by 
which  all  Masses  are  offered 
to  God,  268;  after  holy  com- 
munion, 432;  for  the  increase 
of  daily  communion,  499;  for 
a  visit  to  the  Blessed  Sacra- 
ment, 526,  527,  666;  for  the 
holy  hour,  529;  to  Jesus  in  the 
Holy  Eucharist,  656;  to 
Jesus  in  the  tabernacle,  801; 
Apostleship  of,  125;  morning 
offering  of  Apostleship  of,  128, 
141;  to  the  Sacred  Heart, 
311,  828;  in  honor  of  the 
adorable  name  of  Jesus,  577, 
613;  for  the  love  of  Jesus,  616: 
to  the  glorious  wounds  ot 
Jesus  risen,  677;  "O  Jesus, 
Living  in  Mary,  432;  "Soul 
of  Christ,"  208,  323,  369.  43i; 
in  commemoration  of  the 
sufferings  and  death  of  Our 
Lord,  312,  617;  before  a  cru- 
cifix, 37X;  "0  Most  Compas- 
sionate Jesus,"  798;  for 
fidelity  and  conformity  to  tht 
will  of  God,  793;  for  the 
\>f  God,  799;  The  Memora' 
143,  433;  of  St.  AlphonL_ 
Liguori,  145,  683,  735;  the 
Angel  us,  148;  Regina  Coeli, 
149;  Salve  Regina,  151;  Sub 
Tuum  Praesidium,  152;  to 
the  Blessed  Virgin,  by  St. 
Aloysius  Gonzaga,  328;  to 
Mary,  Help  of  Christians,  373. 
737;  to  Our  Lady  of  the 
Blessed  Sacrament,  500,  741; 
to  Our  Lady  of  Good  Counsel, 
686;  to  Our  Lady  of  Divine 
Providence,  687:  and  conse- 
cration to  Our  Lady  of  Per- 
petual Help,  694;  to  Our  Lady, 
Mother  of  Confidence,  694; 
to  Our  Lady  of  Light,  695; 
to  Our  Lady  of  Sorrows,  606; 
in  honor  of  the  Immaculate 
Mary,  698;  to  Our  Lady  of 
the  Rosary,  709;  thirty  days* 
prayer  to  the  Blessed  Virgin 
Mary,  720;  for  the  month  of 


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May,  724;  to  the  Mother  of 
the  Incarnate  Word,  725;  to 
Mary,  for  a  good  death,  726; 
to  Our  Lady  of  Lourdes,  729; 
to  St.  Joseph  for  all  those  de- 
voted to  labor,  299,  750;  to 
St.  Joseph  for  the  October 
devotions,  745.  740;  prayer 
for  a  novena  to  St.  Joseph, 
748 ;  indulgenced,  in  honor  of 
St.  Joseph,  749;  to  St.  Joseph 
in  any  great  necessity,  75 1; 
indulgenced,  to  St.  Joseph, 
752;  to  St.  Joseph,  Patron  of 
the  universal  Church,  752;  in 
honor  of  the  Holy  Family, 
288,  799,  813;  the  De  Pro- 
fundus, 14s;  for  the  Dead, 
261;  for  one  deceased,  827; 
for  the  Sovereign  Pontiff,  758, 
793;  to  the  Angel  Guardian, 
761;  to  St.  Raphael,  762;  to 
St.  Gabriel,  763;  to  St.  Anne, 
763;  to  St.  Joachim,  764;  to 
St.  Francis  Xavier,  76s.  766: 
for  the  Feast  of  St.  Francis  of 
Assisi,  779;  of  St.  Alphonsus 
to  St.  Teresa,  769;  to  St. 
Agnes,  770:  to  St.  Aloysius, 
772;  to  St.  Stanislaus  Kostka, 
773;  to  St.  Anthony,  777;  of 
St.  Thomas  Aquinas,  155,  781 ; 
of  St.  Ignatius  Loyola,  305, 
369;  for  the  Church,  521,  795; 
for  the  propagation  of  the 
faith,  794;  for  a  happy  death, 
616;  for  Christmas,  671;  be- 
fore the  crib,  672;  before  any 
good  work,  156;  for  divine 
direction  in  the  choice  of  a 
state  of  life,  7535  for  certain 
afflicted  persons,  759;  for  one 
sick,  826;  for  peace,  792;  for 
fervor,  616;  for  the  conversion 
of  sinners,  800;  for  a  Chris- 
tian family,  812;  the  uni- 
versal, 761. 

Prayers,  contained  in  the  liturgy 
of  the  Church,  8;  in  verse,  53; 
indulgenced,  98;  or  medita- 
tion, 123;  ejaculatory  (see 
under  Ejaculatory  Prayers): 
morning,  137;   evening,  141; 


I  Prayers  (continued) 

during  the  day,  147;  after 
every  low  Mass,  213;  assisting 
at  Mass  by  means  of  indul- 
genced, 289;  to  the  Holy 
Ghost,  in  connection  with 
visits  to  the  Blessed  Sacra- 
ment, 648;  in  commemoration 
of  the  Passion  of  Our  Lord  for 
the  poor  souls,  259;  before 
holy  communion,  419;  after 
holy  communion,  422;  va- 
rious, for  the  dead,  240;  in- 
dulgenced, for  the  faithful  de- 
parted, 256;  for  nine  or  seven 
days,  258;  in  honor  of  St. 
Joseph  for  those  in  their 
agony,  748;  for  the  Propaga- 
tion of  the  Faith,  315,  662; 
to  St.  Dominic,  615;  to 
Blessed  Julia  Billiart,  530;  to 
Blessed  Madeleine  Sophie 
Barat,  531;  for  the  Church 
and  civil  authorities,  756;  for 
travelers,  754. 

Precepts  of  the  Cburch,  Exami- 
nation of  Conscience  on,  389. 

Precious  Blood,  Seven  offerings 
of  the,  619,  809;  oblation  and 
thanksgiving  in  honor  of  the, 
811. 

Priests,  A  prayer  for,  613. 
Psaln^s,   The,   their  threefold 

claim  to  our  veneration,  so; 

the  Seven  Penitential,  398; 

excellent    spiritual  reading, 

414;    in  honor  of  the  most 

Holy  Name  of  Jesus,  586. 
Psalter  of  Jesus,  The,  599. 
Purgatory,    Devotions   to  the 

Holy  Souls  in,  8,  106,  789; 

petitions  to  the  Holy  Souls  in, 

656. 


Raphael,   St.,   Prayer  to  the 

Archangel,  762. 
Reading,  Spiritual,  so,  52. 
Reflections,    818;     of  Bishop 
Challoner  on  the  Following  of 
Christ,  117;  after  holy  com- 
munion, 448. 


Regina  Coeli,  The,  149. 


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Reparation  for  Profane  Lan- 
guage, act  of,  457,  596;  to  the 
Holy  Name,  597;  ejaculation 
to  be  said  in,  620;  acts  of,  in 
honor  of  the  Blessed  Sacra- 
ment, ,642;  for  blasphemy 
against  Our  Lady,  729. 

Rickaby,  S.J.,  Father,  on  the 
morning  offering  of  the  Apos- 
tleship  of  Prayer,  128. 

Ritual  for  the  Celebration  of 
Matrimony,  374. 

Rosary,  100:  Feast  of  the  Holy, 
33;  meditation  on,  100;  the 
Eucharistic,  547;  the  Octo- 
ber, 707;  mysteries  of  the, 
708;  prayer  to  Our  Lady  of 
the,  709. 

Rule  of  Life,  A.  829. 

S 

Sacred  Heart  of  Jesus,  Feast  of, 
33,  68;  devotion  to,  77; 
league  of  the,  126;  Mass  in 
union  with  the  266;  prayer 
to  the  most,  3x1,  828;  litany 
of,  482;  act  of  reparation  id 
honor  of  the,  658,  660;  con- 
secration to,  632,  660,  666; 
indulgenced  chaplet  of  the, 
663;  acts  of  devotion  in 
honor  of  the,  626;  nov«na  to 
the,  631 ;  daily  act  of  oblation 
to  the,  634;  ejaculations  to 
the,  634- 

Sacrifice  of  the  Mass,  Holy,  160. 

Saints,  Lives  of  the,  48,  49; 
litany  of  the,  489. 

Salvation,  Prayer  necessary  to, 
87. 

Salve  Regina,  The,  151. 

Sanctification  of  the  day,  the 
week,  the  month,  48. 

Secret,  Prayer  in,  134. 

Secret  of  a  happy  life,  863. 

September,  Month  of,  731. 

Seraphim,  Canticle  of  the,  513. 

Seven  Penitential  Psalms,  398; 
deadly  sins  and  opposite  vir- 
tues, 385 ;  spiritual  and  corpo- 
ral works  of  mercy,  386;  Sun- 
days in  honor  of  the  Immacu- 
late Conception,  733;  offer- 


Seven  (continued) 

ings  in  honor  of  the  Precious 

Blood,  618,  809. 
Seven  Sorrows  of  the  Blessed 

Virgin   Mary,  feast  of,  32; 

chaplet  in  honor  of  the,  689; 

novena  to,  689;  Visit  to  Our 

Lady  of,  732;  prayer  in  honor 

of,  696,  732. 
Sign  of  the  Cross,  indulgences 

for  making  the,  791. 
Sin,  nine  ways  of  being  accessor;." 

to  another's,  386. 
Six    Commandments    of  tne 

Church,  The,  385;  Sundays 

in  honor  of  St.  Aloysius,  772. 
Sodality  of  the  Blessed  Virgin 

Mary,   Indulgenced  acts  of 

consecration  for,  699. 
Soul,  The,  and  Meditation,  114. 
Sovereign   Pontiff,   Prayer  for 

the,  758,  793. 
Spear  and  Nails,  Feast  of  the, 

32. 

Spirit,  Prayer  to  the  Holy,  303. 

Spiritual  Communion,  644,  645. 

Spiritual  Reading,  50,  52;  the 
Psalms  excellent,  414. 

Stabat  Mater,  The,  475- 

Stanislaus  Kostka,  St.,  Death  of, 
773;  prayer  to,  773- 

Stations  of  the  Cross,  The,  In- 
dulgences attached  to,  68, 
462. 

Sub  Tuum  Praesidium,  152. 
T 

Tabernacle,  Petitions  to  Jesus 

in  the,  654. 
Table  of  Movable  Feasts,  30. 
Te  Deum  Laudamus,  458. 
Temperance  Pledge,  The,  757. 
Temporal  favors,  and  devdtions, 

78;  and  prayer,  92. 
Temptation,  Prayer  in  time  of, 

88. 

Ten  Commandments  of  God, 
385.  „ 

Teresa,  St.,  on  prayer,  80;  oti 
sin,  110;  on  meditation,  119 
book-mark  of,  156,  615! 
prayer  of  St.  Alphonsu:  to 
769. 

Tertullian,  Testimony  of,  81. 


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Thanksgiving,  on  New  Year's 
eve,  791;  to  the  most  Holy 
Trinity,  308;  of  St.  Thomas 
Aquinas,  372. 

Theological  virtues,  acts  of  the 
three,  157. 

Thirteen  Paters,  Aves,  and 
Glorias  in  honor  of  St.  An- 
thony of  Padua,  777;  Tues- 
days jn  honor  of  St.  Anthony 
of  Padua,  777. 

Thirty  Days'  Prayer  to  the 
Blessed  Virgin  Mary,  720. 

Thirty-three  Petitions  in  honor 
of  the  Sacred  Humanity  of 
Our  Lord,  576. 

Thomas,  St.,  on  prayer,  88; 
prayer  of,  155;  thanksgiving 
of,  372;  Eucharistic  hymn  of, 
533;  invocation  of,  to  the 
Cross,  619. 

Thoughts  from  St.  Augustine, 
56. 

Three  offerings  in  honor  of  the 

Blessed   Virgin    Mary,  683; 

invocations,  730, 
Three  reasons  why  prayers  are 

not  granted,  92. 
Thursday,  Indulgences  for  one 

hour's  prayer  on,  808. 
Traditional  devotion  of  Ireland, 

69. 

Travelers,  Prayers  for,  754- 

Trent,  Council  of,  90. 

Trinity,   Litany  of  the  most 

Holy,    504;     devotions  in 

honor  of,  512. 


Universal  Church,  Prayer  to  St. 
Joseph,  Patron  of  the,  752. 


Universal  Prayer  for  all  things 

necessary  for  salvation,  760. 
Use  of  Indulgenced  Prayers,  788. 


Various  Prayers  for  the  Dead, 
240,  256. 

Veni,  Sancte  Spiritus,  796 

Verse,  Prayers  in,  53.  54.  55.  56. 

Versicle,  Indulgenced,  for  the 
holy  souls,  140,  261;  re- 
sponse, and  prayer  to  the 
Holy  Ghost,  518;  for  Christ- 
mas, 673;  to  the  Immaculate 
Mary,  698. 

Virtue,  Particular  for  each 
month,  60. 

Virtues,  Acts  of  the  three  theo- 
logical, 157. 

Visit  to  the  Blessed  Sacrament, 
Prayer  for,  526,  666;  prayer 
to  the  Holy  Ghost  in  connec- 
tion with,  648;  to  Our  Lady 
of  Sorrows  during,  732,  801; 
during  the  forty  hours,  805; 
to  the  Holy  Sepulcher  on 
Holy  Thursday  and  Good 
Friday,  809. 

W 

Way  of  the  Cross,  The,  462. 

Week,  Sanctifying  the,  57;  each 
day  of  the,  consecrated  to  a 
special  devotion,  57. 

Wifberforce,  Father,  on  medita- 
tion, 116. 

With  God,  Maxims  and  Coun- 
sels of  Saints  and  Spiritual 
Writers,  870. 

Words  and  Deeds,  53. 

Wounds  of  Jesus,  Prayer  to  the. 
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